WISB @ Cafe Scientifique

Five WISB Researchers were at the Leamington Spa Cafe Scientifique on Monday 16th May 2016. This event introduced synthetic biology and its potential applications through a series of short presentations, panel discussion and questions from the audience. Please visit the Cafe website for more details. Panel Members: (left to right opposite): Dr Sara Kalvala, Dr James Stratford, Dr Nick Lee, Dr Emmanuel … Continue reading WISB @ Cafe Scientifique

ELSA Workshop

Why all the fuss about public engagement? WISB hosted a 2-day workshop exploring how synthetic biology research is connected to the external world and how it can be opened up and shared with the public. Watch the video to find out what our researchers discovered when they examined the ethical, legal and societal aspects (ELSA) … Continue reading ELSA Workshop

Launch Symposium Highlights

Launch Symposium & Industry Showcase In early 2016 the Warwick Integrative Synthetic Biology centre was officially launched with a symposium and industry showcase. Watch the video to see the thoughts and impressions about the future of synthetic biology from a number of the WISB researchers.

WISB @ Cafe Scientifique

Five WISB Researchers were at the Leamington Spa Cafe Scientifique on Monday 16th May 2016. This event introduced synthetic biology and its potential applications through a series of short presentations, panel discussion and questions from the audience. Panel Members: (left to right in image): Dr Sara Kalvala, Dr James Stratford, Dr Nick Lee, Dr Emmanuel de los Santos, and Professor Alfonso … Continue reading WISB @ Cafe Scientifique

Big Bang 2016

Slime Mold, Mazes and Microscopes..  WISB was part of the University of Warwick’s Faculty of Science stand at the Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair, 16-19 March 2016 Held at the NEC, The Big Bang Fair is an award-winning combination of exciting theatre shows, interactive workshops and exhibits, as well careers information from Science Technology Engineering … Continue reading Big Bang 2016

Slime Mold, Mazes and Microscopes

WISB was part of the University of Warwick’s Faculty of Science stand at the Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair, 16-19 March 2016.  Held at the NEC, The Big Bang Fair is an award-winning combination of exciting theatre shows, interactive workshops and exhibits, as well careers information from Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) professionals. Alongside University … Continue reading Slime Mold, Mazes and Microscopes

WISB @ The Big Bang Fair

Slime mold, mazes and microscopes..  WISB is part of the University of Warwick’s Faculty of Science Stand at this years national ‘Big Bang Fair’ held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Visit our outreach page to find out more about the event and other activities.  

Discussion Meeting: How safe is pathogen research?

John McCarthy gave an invited presentation at a Discussion Meeting of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee in Westminster on February 23rd 2016. The overall theme of the meeting was ‘How safe is pathogen research?’. The presentation considered whether synthetic biology could influence the potential risks associated with pathogen research. A summary of his talk will … Continue reading Discussion Meeting: How safe is pathogen research?

Gold Medal for Warwick iGEM Team

Congratulations to the 2015 Warwick iGEM Team who were awarded a gold medal at this year’s international iGEM Jamboree.  The The team worked hard during the Summer to develop their idea for a new synthetic biology tool for use in bioengineering and travelled to Boston in September to present their project alongside over 250 other student teams. … Continue reading Gold Medal for Warwick iGEM Team

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