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New Publication: Engineering Biology Metrics and Technical Standards for the Global Bioeconomy
A new report responding to engineering biology’s need for clear standards and metrics to enable the rapid development of a sustainable bioeconomy.
More →Bold Goals for US Biotech and Biomanufacturing
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy just released a new report, Bold Goals for U.S. Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing: Harnessing Research and Development to Further Societal Goals. Focusing on bold goals to advance the American bioeconomy, the report is a product of directions given in Section III of the Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy.
More →Entrepreneurial Scientist & Engineer Fellowship in Sustainable Foods
Unique funding and coaching/advising opportunity for researchers in Europe, UK, Israel, and Singapore in the animal-free foods and food chemistry space.
More →Global Biofoundry Alliance Launches
A group of over 15 biofoundries from around the world came together in in Kobe, Japan to launch the Global Biofoundry Alliance. Read more about it in Nature Communications.
More →U.S. FDA Proposed Rule
The U.S. FDA has issued a proposed rule on amending the definition of “biological product”. Comments on the proposed rule must be submitted by February 25, 2019. Federal Register.
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