Formerly SynthSys Research and innovation in engineering biology
The University of Edinburgh
Joined April 2011
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Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
📢In our new paper @NAR_Open we take a fresh look at #ai and #machinelearning models of protein expression in #synbio
Take home:
In the age of ultra-large biological model and data, mechanisms still matter and can improve predictivity.
academic.oup.com/nar/article…
@987Yuxinshen
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Take a look inside the lab where @Dr_StephenW team have engineered bacteria to eat fatbergs and turn them into fragrance🦠🧪
The fast-moving field of bioengineering is being hailed as the new industrial revolution
Great coverage by @STVNews
news.stv.tv/east-central/eau…
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Wonderful to see our upcoming work highlighted by the recent UK House of Lords report on #EngineeringBiology and to work with @EdinburghUni, @SBSatEd, @STVNews & @BBCNews to promote what can be achieved in this emerging field. Remember: waste is carbon, and therefore a resource.
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Could not be more proud to share my first ever (and co-first author) publication! Here's a rundown. 1/n
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Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
🚨NEW PhD position available in our lab!
Interested in exploring new gene editing tools for precision gene editing of algae for biotech applications? This is your chance!
More information on the 🔗 and @EastbioDTP website
🔗 findaphd.com/phds/project/ea…
#synbio #algae
@SBSatEd
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
📣 Early Bird tickets for #IBioIC25 close on 20 January 2025!
Don't miss your chance to join 400 #biobased professionals to hear all the latest developments and find out what the new innovations and trends are going to be!
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Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Delighted to see our work on #generative #AI for #protein #engineering featured as a 2024 highlight by @sgqcheng at @NatureComms go.nature.com/3W6Y1Nm.
Kudos to @biomed_ai_geno for his hard work and looking forward to 2025!
@EdEngBio @SBSatEd @EPSRC @BBSRC @IBioIC
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Are you an early-career researcher looking for your next opportunity?
UK Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowships offer up to £250,000 for research into a range of intelligence and defence topics, plus mentorship, training and more: raeng.org.uk/ukicpostdoc
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Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Happy to share another great work on #protein #engineering from my lab just published in @NatureComms and lead by @biomed_ai_geno , @obligatoryMH and @marti_kasprzyk.
Check it out:nature.com/articles/s4146…
@SBSatEd @EdEngBio @generative @BayesCentre.
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Congratulations @Dr_StephenW on your @ERC_Research 2024 Consolidator Grant!
The €2M #ERCCoG grant for the MICROCHEMIST project will help to accelerate the transition towards the environmentally-friendly production of chemicals
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Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Absolutely thrilled to see ZYTHERA featured in the @BBSRC #Engineering #Biology showcase just published today.
discover.ukri.org/zythera/in…
@SBSatEd @EdEngBio @EPSRC @scotent @IBioIC @BayesCentre @EdinburghUni
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Two new investments through our Technology Missions Fund will drive growth in engineering biology:
- £3m proof of concept programme, creating collaborations between academics and industry
- £2.8m seed corn funding, accelerating commercialisation
More: orlo.uk/L5Gwe
ALT Screenshot of quote taken from the news story. Text reads as below: 'Critical for UK strength and opportunity Dr Kedar Pandya, UKRI Technology Missions Fund Senior Responsible Owner and Executive Director of Cross-Council Programmes at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council said: "Engineering biology is one of the technologies critical for UK strength and opportunity. It has the enormous potential to address global challenges and is predicted to add billions of dollars to the global economy over the next decade. Our latest investment through the UKRI Technology Missions Fund will provide support for researchers to seize the economic potential of this transformative technology to drive growth and bring wider societal benefits to the UK."'
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
#IBioIC25 is now live!
Join us for:
⚡ Two days of fast-paced sessions focusing on the themes of partnering for success and getting to market,
🎟️ Book your place now: ibioicconference.com/
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
📢 We have a PDRA position in alga synthetic/engineering biology @InstMolPlantSci @SBSatEd elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/… @BBSRC @UKRI_News @EdinPlantSci
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Very excited to start my #innovation #fellowship at the @BayesCentre to support @ZytheraBiotech mission of delivering next generation enzyme replacement therapies to #lysosomal #storage #disease patients.
@SBSatEd @EdEngBio
ed.ac.uk/bayes/media-centre/…
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
One week to go to secure your early bird ticket for SynbiTECH 2024!
Grab your ticket before the end of August and you can save a third on general admission tickets.
🎟️ Book your ticket now: synbitech.com/book-tickets
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Looking forward to talk at #synbitech 2024 SynbiCITE about @ZytheraBiotech and how we use #AI and #engineering #biology for discovering new #drugs for #lysosomal #storage #diseases. @EdEngBio @SBSatEd @scotent
synbitech.com/
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
Are you screening large #protein #variants #libraries in E. coli? We got you covered! Introducing #APEX: Automated Protein EXpression in E. coli using the @opentrons #OT2. Fantastic work led by @marti_kasprzyk and M. Herrera. @SBSatEd @EdEngBio
biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/…
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
#OpenBiology is delighted to announce our latest competition, celebrating innovation in cell and #MolecularBiology through our unique article type, Open Questions. Submit your article before 31 October 2024 for the chance to win £1000 ow.ly/vGWm50SBxKu #CellBiology
Centre for Engineering Biology retweeted
IBioIC Feasibility fund is open
A previous project we #funded looked at ways of extracting metals from #electronicwaste & making the process cleaner
♻️ibioic.com/case-study-databa…
To apply, complete a short Expression of Interest form
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#ewaste
