Cafe Synthetique

Café Synthetique is the meetup for the Cambridge synthetic and engineering biology community with informal talks, discussion and pub snacks. Join us every 2 months for informal talks, discussion, drinks and snacks and to catch up with engineering biology news and projects from across the Cambridge community.

We meet at the Panton Arms to share the latest developments in engineering biology and related approaches and techniques. Speakers range from students and group leaders to industry professionals and entrepreneurs. Topics cover many areas at the intersection on biology and engineering, often pairing speakers from the University with local start-ups and biotech companies to provide a broad view from emerging research and technologies to real-world and commercial applications. Meetings are open to everyone, from students and academics to those working in industry and policy, social scientists and DIY biologists. The format is informal, with 1-2 short talks followed by discussion and an opportunity to network, all accompanied by tasty pub snacks and buy-your-own drinks.