How to construct a woolly mammoth: Learning by building
A Synthetic Biology Networking Session
A Research Services research event | |
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Date | 18 June 2014 |
Time | 10:00 to 13:00 |
Place | Building:One - Matrix Lecture Theatre Video linked to Daphne du Maurier Seminar Room L, Penryn |
Provider | Research Services |
Organizer | Stephanie Skates |
Event details
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In the 20th century, synthetic chemistry transformed our understanding of the rules of chemistry and changed the world in which we live. Synthetic biology promises to have a similar revolutionary impact on biological understanding and industrial innovation. This is occurring thanks to advances in DNA sequencing and synthesis capabilities, coupled with the application of principles from engineering, computer science, and electrical and electronic engineering to biological systems.
We live in a world in which biological components and systems have been redesigned for biofuel and drug production; bacterial and yeast cells have been re-booted using wholly or partially synthetic chromosomes; and plans are in place for the de-extinction of the passenger pigeon and woolly mammoth. Undergraduate teams competing in the International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) competition have produced biological arsenic detectors, plastic-recycling bacteria and cells that count.
This networking event is intended both as an introductory event for those who may be unfamiliar with, or curious about, synthetic biology, and an opportunity to bring together those who currently employ aspects of synthetic biology in their research.
We are pleased to confirm the following speakers:
The Exeter iGEM team 2014, Jenny Littlechild, Richard Owen, John Love, Nick Smirnoff, Nic Harmer, Katie Ledingham and Thomas Howard.
If you are interested in presenting, please contact Thomas Howard.
Registration
Please register for this event using the details below.
Location:
Building:One - Matrix Lecture Theatre