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Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre seeks Steering Committee postgrad representative - deadline 31 March 2023

8 February 2023

The Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre provides a hub for anyone interested in Engineering and Synthetic Biology at the University of Cambridge. We are seeking a Cambridge postgraduate student to join the IRC Steering Committee, to help set IRC strategy and plan regular event series and funding...

We are pleased to announce that EngBio IRC has received the Small Grant for Impact and Knowledge Exchange to fund our project “Applying Open Tools and Resources”

16 January 2023

Our project responds to a key challenge of informing the biotech community about exciting open resources and seeding intersectoral collaborations to develop them further. To do so, we will organise sandpit workshops, offer seed funding and produce a compendium of open resources. We will share more news and information...

The 2022 Cambridge iGEM team won a Gold Medal and received a nomination for the ‘Best New Basic Part’ special prize in the Undergrad Category at the 2022 iGEM Grand Jamboree.

13 January 2023

The 2022 Cambridge iGEM team won a Gold Medal and received a nomination for the ‘Best New Basic Part’ special prize in the Undergrad Category at the 2022 iGEM Grand Jamboree. Their project ‘AdaptR’ worked on developing a synthetic biological integral controller for increased genetic circuit robustness. iGEM stands for...

The EngBio IRC welcomes new Chairs Laura Machesky & Jenny Molloy

1 December 2022

The EngBio IRC welcomes new joint chairs Prof. Laura Machesky, Dr Jenny Molloy and Coordinator Hend Aly to Cambridge Engineering Biology network. imgonline-com-ua-collage-ukwzihsaxo3tf.jpg A warm EngBio IRC welcome to our new joint Chairs, Professor Laura Machesky from Dept of Biochemistry, Dr Jenny Molloy, Dept of...

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Open-Source Lab Automation Workshop Announced

4 November 2022

The Engineering Biology IRC is pleased to announce the date for the Open-Source Lab Automation Workshop. The workshop will take place in one session from 1:15-5:30pm on 24th November and will include hands-on sessions. This workshop has the objective to introduce automation to wet-lab researchers interested in implementing...

Exploring key tools for the future of engineering biology and biotechnology: Engineering Biology Forums 2022

4 October 2022

The University of Cambridge Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre is pleased to announce the Autumn 2022 Engineering Biology Forums. Join us for a series of events exploring key tools for the future of engineering biology and biotechnology. Events will be held at the Old Divinity School, St. John’s, 5-9pm...

We're recruiting! Coordinator & Events Manager (Maternity cover)

15 September 2022

The Cambridge Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre are seeking an enthusiastic Coordinator and Events Manager (Maternity Cover) to help organise, manage and deliver our activities, focussed around engineering biology, synthetic biology, bioinnovation, biotechnology, bioethics and open technologies.

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Biodesign Sprint 2022 Applications Open

2 September 2022

For the 2022 Biodesign Sprint, BDC invites students, scientists, engineers, artists, designers and hobbyists to explore new uses for biotechnology in developing food systems that also support the health of the environment.

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Highlights from Open Cambridge 9th - 18th September 2022

2 September 2022

Celebrating invention and innovation, exploring the boundaries of art, modern medicine and the natural world and diving into the life of a scientist - the Engineering Biology IRC highlights a selection of exciting events from Open Cambridge 2022.

Join us at the next Cambridge Festival 17 March – 2 April 2023!

25 August 2022

The Engineering Biology IRC is now welcoming ideas and applications for festival events showcasing interdisciplinary research at the intersections of biology, engineering, computer science, design and bioethics.

Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre seeks Steering Committee postgrad representative - deadline 31 March 2023

We are pleased to announce that EngBio IRC has received the Small Grant for Impact and Knowledge Exchange to fund our project “Applying Open Tools and Resources”

The 2022 Cambridge iGEM team won a Gold Medal and received a nomination for the ‘Best New Basic Part’ special prize in the Undergrad Category at the 2022 iGEM Grand Jamboree.

The EngBio IRC welcomes new Chairs Laura Machesky & Jenny Molloy

Open-Source Lab Automation Workshop Announced

Exploring key tools for the future of engineering biology and biotechnology: Engineering Biology Forums 2022

We're recruiting! Coordinator & Events Manager (Maternity cover)

Biodesign Sprint 2022 Applications Open

Highlights from Open Cambridge 9th - 18th September 2022

Join us at the next Cambridge Festival 17 March – 2 April 2023!

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