Engineering Biology

Conference Details

Date: 14 January 2025

Time: 09:30

Duration: 1 day

Location: Online

Cost: Free

Organiser: The Royal Society

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Conference Description

Exploring what is needed to realise the full potential of the UK's engineering biology sector.

Engineering biology refers to the use of specialist tools and technologies to produce biology-derived processes and products, which are often more sustainably produced than their existing counterparts. Engineering biology is one of five critical technologies identified by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) as areas where the UK is in an excellent position to lead the world.

However, as this field continues to rapidly advance, it is vital that we are able to translate and apply ground-breaking research into commercial settings through innovation that is trustworthy and responsible.

This conference will explore the translation journey of new technology from the laboratory to the market, how responsible innovation can be facilitated, what is needed to improve UK infrastructure as well as what funding mechanisms could be employed to realise the full potential of these innovations.

Transforming our future conferences

This conference forms part of the Royal Society's industry-focused Transforming our future series. These unique meetings feature cutting-edge science and bring together experts from industry, academia and government to explore and address key scientific and technical challenges of the coming decade.