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Hello <<First name>>,
Welcome to the iGEM Community Newsletter. The Newsletter is home to synthetic biology news, events, opportunities and the latest advancements in synthetic biology research - from around the world. Not only that, here you'll also find out about updates & announcements from the world of iGEM. Let's Dive In!
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You're Invited to the World Expo of Synthetic Biology
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The iGEM Grand Jamboree brings together the synthetic biology industry, researchers, educators, investors, startups and policymakers in one place to help build a better world using synthetic biology.
Get your tickets now to join us this October at the 2024 Grand Jamboree in Paris.
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Become a Judge for the Biggest Annual Synthetic Biology Competition
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Apply and be a judge for the biggest synthetic biology competition in the world!
Opportunities are available online, or in-person in Paris. The earlier you apply, the higher your chances of getting selected.
Apply Here
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Volunteer at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology
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Volunteer your way into the future of synthetic biology!
Join our team of volunteers, and help us ensure that every attendee has an amazing experience at the World Expo of Synthetic Biology!
Apply Here
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Connect with iGEM Ambassadors
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- Do you want to learn more about the iGEM Competition?
- Are you planning on building a team for the biggest annual synthetic biology competition and do you need help?
-Do you want to connect with your local or regional iGEM and synbio community?
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Discover iGEM Ambassadors are Supporting iGEM Teams & SynBio Community Around the World
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Join Community-Led Synthetic Biology Projects
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How can we as a community address synthetic biology knowledge gaps in Africa?
Join the SynthAfrica team and the iGEM Ambassadors for Africa on June 21st at 15:00 UTC for the SynthAfrica Launch Event.
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Join Youssef Abdelmaksoud on June 22nd at 15:00 UTC to learn about efficient planning strategies for task execution, work distribution and team dynamics, conflict resolution during disagreements, communication among subteams and team members, and much more!
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Entrepreneurship 101 aims to empower aspiring and existing entrepreneurs by developing a comprehensive toolkit featuring guides, templates, checklists, and diverse resources addressing key facets of entrepreneurship for founders and founding team.
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Register for the Mastering Science Communication Course
Enhance your science communication skills by join our free, open-access, and comprehensive course with 5 commiunications experts from around the world.
Join a live-cohort based program where you will have the opportunity to
- Complete the course with support from our team.
- Engage in live interactions with fellow participants.
- Practice Science Communication and receive valuable feedback from time to time.
- Attend specialised workshops
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Interviews with BioFounders
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Take a look at the how participating in the iGEM Competition has influenced the careers of students from around the world, who went on to take distinct career routes, such as game development, education, and those supporting the synthetic biology industry. Access Here |
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Do you want to share your event with the global synthetic biology community?
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SBA.3 International Synthetic Biology, and Biosecurity Conference in Africa | 17-19 July, 2024
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Cold Spring Harbor Synthetic Biology Course, July 23 - August 6, 2024
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Plant Cell Atlas SynBio Hackathon | 14-15 August, 2024
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SynBio for Health & Sustainability | 20-21 October, 2024
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If your lab, startup, organization, project, research or your profile covered in the news, you can share it below!
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- LabGenius (iGEM Imperial) Raises £35M in Series B Funding for AI-Powered Antibody Drug Discovery. (UK)
- Natalie Farny (PI iGEM WPI) receives $1.2 million award to determine how environment impacts gene expression in bacteria. (USA)
- Ashwin Jainarayanan (iGEM IISER Mohali/co-founder Granza Bio) has been selected for 2024 Schmidt Science Fellow program (Global)
- iGEM UPenn's low-cost open-source optoPlateReader published in Communications Biology. (USA)
- China's Shenzhen builds complete innovation chain to empower synthetic biology enterprises (China)
- Shanghai establishes synthetic biology innovation center (China)
- IDT Unveils State-of-the-Art Synthetic Biology Hub, Propelling Innovation in Coralville, Iowa (USA)
- Interdisciplinary Innovation: Pioneering Study Propels Biomaterial Development Forward
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SynBio Research Highlights
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DIB-BOT: An open-source hardware approach for high throughput droplet interface bilayer deposition Alexander F Mason (2024 - Pre-print)
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Systematic discovery of protein interaction interfaces using AlphaFold and experimental validation CY Lee et al (2024)
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Are you looking for iGEMers to hire?
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- Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence, and Synthetic Biology Consultant
- Project Manager
- Research Assistant II - Lab
- Research Scientist - Synthetic Biology
- Research Engineer - Diffusion
- Biosciences Library Liaison
- Senior Director, Predictive Biology, Engineering
- Laboratory (Research) Technician I - Engineering Biology
- Laboratory (Research) Technician II - Engineering Biology
- Strain Engineering Lead
- Research Assistant I
- Research Assistant – Synthetic Biology
- Post-doc and technician positions
- Computational Biologist
- Fermentation Bioprocess Engineer
- Synthetic Biology Research Associate
- Research Associate (Responsible Research and Innovation in Future Biomanufacturing)
- Lecturer
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This newsletter was made like any good PCR- the machine stopped midway through, and the team started over again, but those bands came out like a Picasso.
Waving from around the world,
The iGEM Community Newsletter Team on behalf of iGEM Community
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