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In a new series, we introduce you to some of our #EngBio Early Career Researchers. Learn about their research interests, what they enjoy about being on the #ECR committee, and even a fun fact or two! Meet Paula Milán-Rois: engbio.cam.ac.uk/meet-ecrs/paul….
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Our September #EngBio newsletter is out! This month, we include a series of exciting calls, plus details of the next #EngBioForum on Monday 10 November. Read it here 👉🏼 bit.ly/newsletter-Sep…
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We’re excited to re-introduce the academic leads for our Molecules and Cells Research Theme! Hear from new Theme Lead Marc about what the Research Themes mean to him, and find out more about our research on our website bio.cam.ac.uk #BiologicalSciences
SynBio UK 2025 London - register and submit your abstract by 12 September.
SynBio UK 2025 London - register and submit your abstract by 12 September.
Cafe Synthetique is back on Monday 8 Sept. Join us to hear talks on: 🛰️Biomaker: DIY remote sensing @jimhaseloff @wayland_matt 🧪Smart Sensors into SBS plates - Salavat Magazov (CCA.BIO) 🎟️Register Here: tickettailor.com/events/enginee…
The report from @royalsociety's #EngineeringBiology conference is now available to download. Read it here: bit.ly/rs-conference-…
Professor Dame Angela McLean discusses "The future of #EngineeringBiology" in a recent Discourse at the Royal Institution (@Ri_Science). youtu.be/RHcBs_FmAA8?fe…
Earlier this year, members from our #EngBio IRC community participated in a roundtable, held by @BritSciAssoc and @Sciencewise, to discuss the UK public’s role in shaping #EngineeringBiology research and policy. 🔗Take a look at the full write-up: britishscienceassociation.org/Handlers/Downl…
"What does Engineering Biology mean to you?" We sat down with Dr. Richard Milne, Research Lead at @RANDEurope and asked him the question. How do you define #EngineeringBiology? Join the conversation! 🗣️ #FacesOfEngBio
Dr Stephanie Norwood looks back on our first #EngineeringBiology in Cambridge Symposium. 🔗 Read the article: bit.ly/symposium25-re… What were your highlights? Let us know in the comments. ⬇️ #EngBio #SyntheticBiology #CambridgeResearch
"What does Engineering Biology mean to Lisa Milne and Cenyujia Wang from #iGEM Team Cambridge 2024? Here's what they had to say. How do you define #EngineeringBiology? Join the conversation! Post in the comments or record your own short 📹 using #FacesOfEngBio. @iGEMCommunity
Our July #EngBio newsletter is out! This month, read the round-up of our first #EngineeringBiology in Cambridge symposium. We're also spotlighting some upcoming funding opportunities. Read it here 👉🏼 bit.ly/july-25
"What does #EngineeringBiology mean to you?" We invited several members of the #EngBio community to share their definition of this evolving field. Here's what our co-chair, Prof Laura Machesky (@LMachesky), had to say... #FacesOfEngBio
🔎 Are you looking for funding, job or studentship opportunities in synthetic and engineering biology within Cambridge and externally? We've compiled a list of the latest opportunities: engbio.cam.ac.uk/opportunities.
What does Engineering Biology mean to Dr Irina Gostimskaya from the Department of Chemistry (@ChemCambridge)? Check out the video to see what she had to say. #EngineeringBiology #EngBio #FacesOfEngBio
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