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Researchers in the Hollfelder group are using novel ultrahigh-throughput screening techniques to discover and improve new biocatalysts for plastic degradation as part of a new UKRI-funded mission hub.

Hear from Climate SynBio Society members Gabrielle Admans and Friederike Nintzel about the Cambridge society dedicated to exploring synthetic biology solutions to climate change.

The Cambridge iGEM team won a Gold Medal and received a nomination for the ‘Best Hardware’ special prize in the Undergrad Category at the 2024 iGEM Grand Jamboree. Their project ‘MaGenTa’ worked on developing tools for magnetogenetics, an approach using magnetic fields to remotely and precisely control gene activation.

Join the Synthetic Biology and Climate Synthetic Biology Societies this term for a range of talks and workshops exploring synthetic and engineering biology.

Cambridge researcher Dr Nicola Patron has been awarded a share of over £2 million to lead the UK’s contribution to a new global centre working to address urgent agricultural problems and explore sustainable solutions for agriculture.

The EngBio IRC are looking for a student or postdoc with an innovative mindset to lead a new project exploring synthetic and engineering biology opportunities within the Cambridge biotechnology cluster.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have investigated the photonic properties of hydrogels embedded with microalgae and the resulting improved efficiency of algal growth within. They hope to scale up algal productivity for commercial applications and novel material synthesis.

Applications are now open for the EngBio IRC's Strategic Events Call. We are looking for workshops and discussions exploring engineering biology applications, tools, intersections with other emerging technologies and collaborative grant applications. Applications are welcome from IRC faculty members.

The PostDoc Academy spoke to Dr Indra Roux and Dr Irina Gostimskaya, two postdocs on the EngBio IRC committee. In this interview the two postdocs discuss the EngBio ECR group, its benefits, and advice for new postdocs.

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.