Detailed information about the course
Title | Synthetic Biology Symposium |
Dates | 4 October 2018 |
Lang | Workshop language is English |
Organizer(s) | Alice Berhin, PhD student, UNIL ; Rodrigo Siqueira Reis, Postdoc, UNIL ; Anne-Sophie Fiorucci, Postdoc, UNIL |
Speakers | Farren Isaacs, Yale University, US |
Description | Synthetic biology is an interdisciplinary branch of biology and engineering, and is producing a paradigm shift in biotechnology. As a new field, its definition is still debated, but can be generally understood as the design and construction of biological modules, systems and machines, based on synthetic gene circuits. These concepts have been successfully applied to unicellular organisms (e.g., bacteria and yeast) in the creation of synthetic life (e.g., the Syn-3.0 with only 473 genes), recoding with unnatural nucleotides and amino acids, production of biosensors, among others. On the other hand, synthetic biology in multicellular organisms such as plants is still in its infancy and full of opportunities. By inviting scientists doing state-of-the-art synthetic biology, this symposium will therefore provide a great opportunity for the participants to learn about synthetic biology, to discuss with leading researchers in the field, and to assimilate the concepts into their own work. A round table and communal lunch with the speakers will further promote interaction and deeper discussion with the PhD students and other participants. |
Location |
University of Lausanne, Génopode building, Auditorium B |
Information | Program and Information: wp.unil.ch IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CUSO PhD STUDENTS: |
Expenses | CUSO PhD Students: Participation is free. Reimbursements: Train ticket, 2°class, half-fare from your institution to the place of the activity. CUSO StarOmics Students: Other CUSO Students: Please send the reimbursement form to the coordinator of your own CUSO Doctoral Program. Members of the CUSO Universities (Lausanne, Geneva, Neuchâtel, Bern, Fribourg): Others: Participation fee: (participation and common coffee breaks): 115 CHF |
Registration | Link to registration: http://wp.unil.ch/sbs2018/registration/ 80 places available: 35 for CUSO PhD students, 45 for CUSO members and external participants. |
Places | 80 |
Deadline for registration | |
Joint activity |