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Flouresence microscopy image of a cancer cell surrounded by killer T cells, illustrating how CAR-T therapies work. Image courtesy of the NIH Image library.

Engineering Cancer Therapeutics

22 July 2024

Can we apply engineering biology principles to develop kinder, more effective treatments for cancer ? From innovative CAR-T therapies, to new tools for drug discovery and potential new treatments. Learn more about the University of Cambridge researchers exploring precision medicines for cancer.

Exploring the Interdisciplinary Landscape of Cancer Research

18 July 2024

Prof. Laura Machesky researches how cancer cells interact with their environment. This is an essential part of understanding and combating cancer metastasis. Find out how engineering biology and interdisciplinary work have contributed to her research.

House of Lords Exploring Potential of Engineering Biology

11 April 2024

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee is launching an inquiry to explore the scope, applications, current landscape and ethical implications of engineering biology. The committee is inviting written contributions until Tuesday 7 May 2024.

Photo of Dr Lalitha Sundaram next to a green background with the UKRI and HM Government logos and white text reading 'Building a Secure and Resilient World'

Building a Secure and Resilient World

12 March 2024

Congratulations to Dr Lalitha Sundaram (CSER), who has been appointed to the UK’s Biological Security Leadership Council and has received a UKRI Policy Fellowship to explore the changing landscape of life sciences.

Cambridge Receives Four Engineering Biology Mission Awards and a Mission Hub Collaboration

19 February 2024

Cambridge researchers led four successful bids for UKRI's new Engineering Biology Mission Awards, as well as collaborating on a Mission Hub Award. Their work will address challenges in the areas of clean growth, biomedicine and food systems.

Cambridge iGEM Win Gold Medal

15 February 2024

The University of Cambridge iGEM Team obtained a Gold medal in the 2023 International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM). The team engineered a bacterial biofilm that can resist invasion from pathogenic bacteria in the hope of combating antimicrobial resistance.

Open Tech Collaborations Seed Fund Winners Announced

16 January 2024

The EngBio IRC is pleased to present the winning projects selected for the Open Tech Collaborations Seed Fund. Learn more about the four interdisciplinary projects that will be taking place over the next few months and the Cambridge researchers spearheading them.

UK Government publishes a “National Vision for Engineering Biology”

13 December 2023

The UK Government has published a new “National Vision for Engineering Biology'' highlighting strengths, challenges and opportunities in UK Engineering Biology research. The report outlines how the government plans to support the growth of the bioeconomy up to 2030, including pledging £2 billion in investment.

Cambridge and Norwich Researchers Urge Government for Evidence-Led GM crop regulation

6 November 2023

Cambridge and Norwich researchers from the OpenPlant Synthetic Biology Research Centre have contributed to a recent Royal Society policy briefing urging the government to adopt an evidence-led approach to the regulation of genetically modified crops, which would allow researchers to tackle challenges posed by the climate...

Download the No-Code Programming for Biology Beginner's Guide

8 March 2021

The new and improved No-Code Prgramming for Biology Beginner's Guide is now available for free download on the Biomaker website.

Engineering Cancer Therapeutics

Exploring the Interdisciplinary Landscape of Cancer Research

House of Lords Exploring Potential of Engineering Biology

Building a Secure and Resilient World

Cambridge Receives Four Engineering Biology Mission Awards and a Mission Hub Collaboration

Cambridge iGEM Win Gold Medal

Open Tech Collaborations Seed Fund Winners Announced

UK Government publishes a “National Vision for Engineering Biology”

Cambridge and Norwich Researchers Urge Government for Evidence-Led GM crop regulation

Download the No-Code Programming for Biology Beginner's Guide

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