GOGEC, a virtual conference, allows students to present their work and meet other synthetic biology students around the world without having to worry about registration fees. Projects can include any sort of synthetic biology work including engineering organisms, purely computational or software work, or building non-biological devices with biological applications. You can find more information and register here.
Join local, state, and national leaders in education, government, and industry on October 27th, 2022 as we build a better and more sustainable future in the Appalachian Highlands. Stakeholders will gather at East Tennessee State University to pair local expertise in manufacturing, fermentation, and agriculture with global innovations in life science. This event will establish collaborations and partnerships to shape a world-class bioeconomy in the region. Featured speakers include EBRC members Natalie Kuldell (BioBuilder) and Tom Tubon (BioMADE). The symposium is free and open to the public, but you must register to attend. You can learn more and register here.
Reminder to EBRC Council members in industry, government, and academia, to register and book your travel for the EBRC 2022 Council Meeting at J. Craig Venter Institute, in La Jolla, CA on November 7-8, 2022.
Travel Support and Meeting Hotel:
We anticipate covering airfare and hotel expenses for EBRC Academic Council Members. Please see EBRC’s full travel policy here.
EBRC has reserved a block of hotel rooms at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla at 4550 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 at $189.00 per night. Please indicate on the registration page if you will need hotel accommodations. We will reserve the room in our block. If your travel is not covered by EBRC, you can provide payment at check in. Please contact helix@ebrc.org with any questions rather than contacting the hotel directly.
Health and Safety:
We are committed to hosting a safe event. We will be closely watching CDC recommendations in addition to all relevant local and state guidelines leading up to the Meeting and make any changes necessary for health and safety. Proof of vaccination will be required for attendance. A rapid antigen testing strategy may also be deployed depending on conditions. Meals will be provided outside.
The iGEM Grand Jamboree is where the future of synthetic biology is showcased every year. This year, 350+ multidisciplinary teams from 40+ countries will be presenting their projects on how to solve local problems, all over the world, using synthetic biology.
The iGEM Grand Jamboree is home of the world’s largest SynBio community of researchers, industry, investors, startups and policy makers.
After 15 years in Boston and 2 years remotely, iGEM chose the most beautiful city in the world and its Parc des Expositions, the largest venue in Europe and just 15 min away from the Eiffel Tower, to host the most important gathering for synthetic biology. Learn more and register here.
Our 3D Cell Culture congress incorporates key trends and innovative technologies to accelerate the adoption of 3D models in preclinical research via advanced development, validation and application strategies.
An intensive 1-day meeting that delves into the latest in oligonucleotides chemistry, process & analytical development, therapeutics, antisense therapy & a meeting place for experts working within cutting-edge oligo research & therapeutic development.
Join the 2022 Precision Medicine World Conference on June 28-30,2022 located at the Santa Clara Convention Center! The program will include:
EBRC’s Dr. India Hook-Barnard will present at PMWC 2022. India will chair the UC Precision Medicine Programs: Achievements and Challenges session on June 28.
PMWC is the largest & original annual conference dedicated to precision medicine, bringing together recognized leaders, top global researchers and medical professionals, and innovators across healthcare and biotechnology sectors to showcase practical content that helps close the knowledge gap between different sectors, thereby catalyzing cross-functional fertilization & collaboration in an effort to accelerate the development and spread of precision medicine. Click here for more information.
The 2022 ASBMB Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with Experimental Biology, will take place in person April 2–5 in Philadelphia.
About EB
The Experimental Biology conference — hosted by five scientific societies supporting studies in biochemistry and molecular biology, anatomy, pharmacology, physiology and pathology — attracts thousands of researchers and exhibitors.
Starting in 2023, the five societies will be parting ways. So don’t miss this last chance to converse and forge collaborations with scientists from multiple disciplines with shared research interests.
For more information and to register, click here.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2022
12:00pm-3:00pm ET | 9:00am-12:00pm PT
Register here
Registration closes April 4th, 2021
Agenda: Coming Soon!
This virtual workshop will focus on filling in technical gaps and move us closer to completing the technical content of the Roadmap. Participants will review the identified technical gaps and fill in those gaps by drafting technical milestones, bottlenecks, and potential solutions.
This is anticipated to be the last technical writing workshop for the EBRC Climate & Sustainability Roadmap before we start the review and revision phase of the roadmapping process.
This workshop is open to participation from all stakeholders.
For more information about the roadmap or workshop, please contact Sifang Chen (schen@ebrc.org)
This workshop is by invitation only, with a limited number of attendants. The workshop will focus on reviewing and revising our technical research roadmap to advance engineering biology tools and technologies that respond to the urgency of the climate crisis and promote long-term sustainability.
Register here
April 11th, 2022: Registration closes; Deadline for hotel and travel arrangements by EBRC
Agenda Outline
Detailed Agenda Coming Soon!
Workshop Objectives
Review Technical Themes, Research Goals, and Milestones collectively and holistically to identify gaps and summarize the priorities, potential impacts, and the messages they portray.
Participants will work independently and in small groups to review, revise, and complete the content of the technical roadmap.
Identify Milestones in need of further discussion and revise identified Milestones based on the discussions.
Group review and discussion of case studies on Social and Non-Technical Considerations.
Travel Support and Meeting Hotel:
We anticipate covering travel expenses for academics, including students and postdocs. Please see EBRC’s full travel policy here.
We will be reserving a block of rooms at DoubleTree Hilton in Skokie, IL at a rate of $119/night. Please indicate on the registration page if you will need hotel accommodations. If your travel is not covered by EBRC, you can provide payment at check in. Please contact helix@ebrc.org with any questions rather than contacting the hotel directly.
Health and Safety:
We are committed to hosting a safe event. We will be closely watching CDC recommendations in addition to all relevant local and state guidelines leading up to the workshop and make any changes necessary for health and safety. Proof of vaccination will be required for attendance. A rapid antigen testing strategy may also be deployed depending on conditions.
For more information about the roadmap or workshop, please contact Sifang Chen (schen@ebrc.org)
For information on EBRC’s travel policies, please contact helix@ebrc.org.
The EBRC Student and Postdoc Association is hosting a Transitioning to Business Roles Post-PhD panel event, where researchers can connect with professionals who work in venture capital, consulting, business development, and technology transfer following a biotech graduate education. Join us virtually on April 6th, 2022 (2:00-3:30pm ET |11:00-12:30am PT) on GatherTown by registering here. Our diverse panel includes a broad range of business perspectives that will provide insights on how graduate students can begin to differentiate in preparation for these career paths.
Click here to view our flyer.
Please contact Eric South (esouth@bu.edu) if you have any questions.
Sarah R. Carter, Ph.D.
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Dr. Carter is the Principal at Science Policy Consulting LLC where she focuses on societal and policy implications of emerging biotechnologies. Trained as a scientist, she has a detailed understanding of synthetic biology and tracks advances in biotechnology as they arise. She has 10+ years of experience working with policy frameworks related to biotechnologies and the increasingly diverse biotechnology industry, and has contributed to many policy projects and processes, including those organized by U.S. government agencies, non-profit and academic institutions, and others. Previously, she worked in the Policy Center of the J. Craig Venter Institute and in the Obama Administration’s White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Dr. Carter is a former AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow and a former Mirzayan Fellow of the National Academies. She earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of California-San Francisco and her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Duke University.
Travis D’Cruz, Ph.D., MSEM
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Dr. D’Cruz is a Senior Manager at Oncorus with an advanced background in life sciences research and several years of experience in facilitating technology commercialization. Travis is adept at spearheading partnership discussions to execute productive deals, along with experience in leading asset-focused partnering discussions with large pharma, supporting strategic collaborations from initial discussions through post-deal alignment, and supporting technology licensing deals to enhance company pipeline and platforms. Previously, Dr. D’Cruz led and managed all aspects of academic tech transfer for Tufts University’s life science portfolio, and assisted with patent strategy, IP licenses, routine contracts, and alliance management. Dr. D’Cruz earned a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Penn State University, a Master of Science in Engineering Management at Tufts University, and a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Drexel University.
Eric Keen, Ph.D.
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Dr. Keen joined Flagship Pioneering in 2022 following completion of Flagship’s 2021 Fellows Program. As part of Geoffrey von Maltzahn’s origination team, Eric works to conceive and develop transformative bioplatform companies which address key challenges in health and sustainability. Eric holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, and a B.S. in Biology with highest honors from the University of Miami, where he was a Barry M. Goldwater Scholar. Outside of work, Eric enjoys hiking, biking, and almost anything else outdoors.
Anji Miller, Ph.D. CLP RTTP
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Dr Miller is a technology transfer professional with extensive experience of developing and translating early-stage translational research. Her current role at LifeArc involves working with academic and charitable establishments to identify, cultivate, fund, and commercialise early-stage healthcare technologies, focusing on rare diseases and advance therapies.
Prior to joining LifeArc, she worked for several leading establishments, including The Wellcome Trust and St George’s University of London, working at the forefront of academic translational research and knowledge transfer policy. A proponent for professional advancement in technology transfer, Dr Miller directs the LifeArc AUTM Tech Transfer Fellowship, a programme designed to train and assist scientists to become TT professionals, and she is the skills lead for the UK’s recently launched Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapy. An advocate of equality diversity and Inclusion, Dr Miller cofounded Global Equality, Diversity and Equality in Technology Transfer (GEDITT), an initiative missioned to raise awareness and promote EDI in the TT sector.
Dr Miller holds an M.Sc. in Human Molecular Genetics and Ph.D in Cancer Genetics from Imperial College, and M.Sc. and Certificate in IP Law from QMUL. She is a certified project manager, Registered Technology Transfer Professional and Certified Licensing Professional. Dr Miller serves as VP of Communities on the ASTP Board, a member of the BioIndustry Association (BIA) Cell & Gene Therapy Advisory Committee, and the AUTM Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity Committee.
We are excited to announce the EBRC 2022 Annual Meeting at the University of California, Berkeley on May 19-20, 2022. All EBRC members in industry, government, and academia, including students and postdocs, are invited to attend.
Registration is now closed. For more information, please contact helix@ebrc.org.
The EBRC Annual Meeting is home to exciting research talks, updates on EBRC programs and initiatives, and opportunities to build relationships and identify collaborators. View our complete agenda here and our program book here.
Annual Meeting Venue:
University of California, Berkeley
174 Stanley Hall,
Berkeley, CA 94720-3220
Registration:
Registration is now closed. For more information, contact helix@ebrc.org. To confirm your spot and offset some of the meal costs, there will be a nominal fee ($150 for academic, government, and industry members and $75 for students and postdocs). The majority of expenses are still covered by grants and industry membership dues. If this fee is prohibitive for you or your lab members, please email helix@ebrc.org.
As you register, you will have the opportunity to indicate your interest in participating in a Roadmapping Workshop on Wednesday May 18, and your interest in sharing a 60-second “Synergies” talk to briefly describe what you are working on and identify potential partnerships and collaborations.
The EBRC annual meeting is open to members and invited guests only. Members include our academic members, their students and postdocs, member companies’ employees, government affiliates, and members of EBRC’s Student & Postdoc Association.
Travel Support and Meeting Hotel:
We anticipate covering airfare and hotel expenses for speakers from academia, including students and postdocs, for EBRC Academic Council Members, and for Student and Postdoc Association Board Members. This travel support does not include the meal fee ($150 for academic, government, and industry members and $75 for students and postdocs). Email helix@ebrc.org if this fee is prohibitive. Please see EBRC’s full travel policy here.
EBRC has reserved a block of hotel rooms at the Graduate Berkeley at 2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 at $209.00 per night. Please indicate on the registration page if you will need hotel accommodations. We will reserve the room in our block. If your travel is not covered by EBRC, you can provide payment at check in. Please contact helix@ebrc.org with any questions rather than contacting the hotel directly.
Health and Safety:
We are committed to hosting a safe event. We will be closely watching CDC recommendations in addition to all relevant local and state guidelines leading up to the Meeting and make any changes necessary for health and safety. Proof of vaccination will be required for attendance. A rapid antigen testing strategy may also be deployed depending on conditions. Meals will be provided outside.
EBRC is developing four case studies to examine the social and non-technical dimensions related to the technical advancements proposed in the Climate and Sustainability Roadmap. At this workshop, participants will explore in-depth the regulatory, societal, economic, and security issues.
Friday, January 28th, 2021
12:00pm – 6:00pm Eastern | 9:00am – 3:00pm Pacific
***NOW VIRTUAL***
Note: due to the current COVID situation, this workshop has been changed to a virtual event.
The workshop will focus on drafting our technical research roadmap to advance engineering biology tools and technologies that respond to the urgency of the climate crisis and promote long-term sustainability.
This workshop is by invitation only.
Register Here
Registration closes January 18, 2022
Agenda: Coming Soon!
Workshop Objectives
For more information about the roadmap or workshop, please contact Sifang Chen (roadmap@ebrc.org)
Biology is easier than ever to engineer. This reality requires researchers to take proactive steps to consider the security implications of their work. The Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) is holding an interactive workshop to help you identify potentially malicious applications of your work, mitigation options, and what to do if you identify something and don’t know how to proceed. The workshop is targeted to graduate students and postdocs, but we welcome others in engineering biology to attend. This technically-focused workshop will include plenary presentations and discussion and small group analysis of participants’ research. Participants that complete all aspects of the workshop will receive a certificate of completion which can be noted on your CV.
Friday, December 3, 2021
11:00AM – 1:00PM Central Time
This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under Grant Award Numbers 2017‐ST‐108‐FRG002, 18STFRG00006-01-01, and #19STFRG00011-01-00.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021: 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM PDT
Thursday, October 28, 2021: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
The annual EBRC Council Retreat and planning meeting will be held virtually October 27-28, 2021. This meeting is by invitation only and will be a mix of plenary discussions and extended breakout sessions.
Please register for the meeting and select your breakout session preferences, and indicate your interest in giving a Synergies lightning talk. We will organize breakout sessions based on your preferences, as well as obtaining a mix of academic and industry members, and WG representation. Throughout the meeting, we will identify and integrate opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The EBRC Student and Postdoc Association is hosting a panel discussion called Follow the Money for researchers to understand the science funding pipeline for engineering and synthetic biology. Join us virtually on October 18th, 2021 (12:00-1:30pm ET | 9:00-10:30am PT) on Zoom by registering here. Our diverse panel includes a broad range of perspectives from the congressional, project management, and advocacy levels to provide a full-circle overview on how research priorities go from expert opinion to budget items to grants to research labs and back.
Click here to view our flyer.
Please contact Julie Ming Liang (julieliang2022@u.northwestern.edu) if you have any questions.
Climate and Sustainability Roadmap Virtual Writing Workshop 7
Monday, December 13th, 2021
12 pm – 3 pm ET | 9 am – 12 pm PT
Registration closes December 11th, 2021
Workshop Activities and Details Coming Soon!
We are excited to engage with EBRC members and the broader research community on this important roadmapping effort. We welcome workshop participation from academic, industry, and government scientists and engineers, research & development leadership, students and postdocs, and other stakeholders.
For more information about the roadmap or workshop, please contact Sifang Chen (schen@ebrc.org)
Climate and Sustainability Roadmap Virtual Writing Workshop 6
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
11 am – 2 pm ET | 8 am – 11 am PT
Register Here
Registration closes November 29th, 2021
Workshop Activities and Details Coming Soon!
We are excited to engage with EBRC members and the broader research community on this important roadmapping effort. We welcome workshop participation from academic, industry, and government scientists and engineers, research & development leadership, students and postdocs, and other stakeholders.
For more information about the roadmap or workshop, please contact Sifang Chen (schen@ebrc.org)
Monday, November 15th, 2021
11:00am-2:00pm ET | 8:00am-11:00am PT
Register Here
Registration closes November 13th, 2021
Workshop Activities and Details Coming Soon!
We are excited to engage with EBRC members and the broader research community on this important roadmapping effort. We welcome workshop participation from academic, industry, and government scientists and engineers, research & development leadership, students and postdocs, and other stakeholders.
For more information about the roadmap or workshop, please contact Sifang Chen (schen@ebrc.org)