Synthetic Biology

Syn·the·tic Bi·ol·o·gy noun ˈ [sin-thet-ik bahy-ol-uh-jee] : design or modification of biological systems for useful applications using engineering principles.

What does synthetic biology promise for the future? How is it currently being utilized? What are the risks? The Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center (Synberc) is a collaboration between UC Berkeley, Stanford, Harvard, MIT and UCSF and is a leader in this industry. Leonard Katz, PhD, Director of Research & Industry Relations at Synberc, will facilitate a discussion sharing the latest in the field, including biological systems currently under examination such as bacteria, yeasts, mammalian cells and tissues. Join us to explore this important, emerging field.

Speaker: Dr. Lenoard Katz, Synberc

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