EngBio Forum

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The EngBio Forum is a series of flagship events with prominent external speakers and excellent networking opportunities: a great opportunity to learn more about cutting edge synthetic and engineering biology.

The Engineering Biology Forums explore key tools for the future of engineering biology and biotechnology. Hosted by the Engineering Biology Interdisciplinary Research Centre at the University of Cambridge, the forums take place termly at the Old Divinity School, St John’s College or the McGrath Centre, St Catharine’s College.

The forums feature two keynote lectures and a discussion session. This is followed by a drinks reception and canapes. Some events also include a mini-fair of demonstrations, exhibitions and information showcasing scientific excellence from around the Cambridge engineering biology community.

Our next forum is being organised for November 2026. More details will be coming this September. 

Past Events

Past speakers have included Prof. Jay Keasling, Nobel Prize winner Prof. Stefan Hell, Prof. Jim Collins, Prof. David Baker, Prof. Jennifer Lippencott-Schwartz and Prof. Mike Jewett.

A group of people sit in a darkened auditorium watching a lecture. The building is old and the ceiling is vaulted
A group of people sit in an auditorium watching a lecture. The building is bright and modern
EngBio Forum November 2016 held at the Old Divinity School, St. John’s CollegeEngBio Forum November 2023 held at the McGrath Centre, St. Catharine’s College
A man stands in front of a poster board with Biomaker branding. He is talking to four people who are facing away from the camera
A group of people are eating lunch around a large circular table. They are chatting with each other. The room is old and has wood panelling and old portraits on the walls.
Biomaker exhibit at the EngBio Forum mini-fair February 2019ECR-Speaker Lunch November 2023 held in the Senior Combination Room, St. Catharine’s College