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Title

Synthetic Biology Symposium

Dates

4 October 2018

Organizer(s)

Alice Berhin, PhD student, University of Lausanne
Rodrigo Siqueira Reis, Dr., University of Lausanne
Anne-Sophie Fiorucci, Dr., University of Lausanne

Speakers

Farren Isaacs, Yale University, US
Ben Blount (Tom Ellis' lab), Imperial College London, UK
Luis Rubio, University of Madrid, ES
Karen Polizzi, Imperial College London, UK

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, CIG Auditorium B, Génopode

Information

Program and Information: wp.unil.ch

Flyer PDF

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CUSO PhD STUDENTS:
Your participation in the round table will be required, and each one of you will need to prepare at least one pertinent question (e.g., related to a speaker's talk, their field of interest or synthetic biology in general) to the speakers.

Expenses

CUSO PhD Students: Participation is free.

CUSO MPS Students:

Reimbursements: Train ticket, 2°class, half-fare from your institution to the place of the activity. Reimbursement form attached with original tickets has to be sent to the MPS coordinator Zoia Debora at University of Lausanne, Department of Molecular Plant Biology, Biophore - quartier UNIL-Sorge, 1015 Lausanne.

CUSO Students Microbiology & StarOmics : Please send the reimbursement form to the coordinator of your own CUSO Doctoral Program.

 

 

Members of the CUSO Universities (Lausanne, Geneva, Neuchâtel, Bern, Fribourg): Participation is free.

 

 

Others: Participation fee (participation and common coffee breaks): 115 CHF
Information for the payment (wire transfer) will be sent at the moment of registration.

Registration

link to registration: wp.unil.ch

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Monday 24th September

80 places available: 35 for CUSO PhD students, 45 for CUSO Members and external participants.

Places

80

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