Systems Biology Expo

Hosting Faculty and Research Panels

Synthetic biology is a broad field that encompasses the engineering of new biological mechanisms that currently do not exist or the redesigning of biological mechanisms for a synthetic purpose. We experienced a revolution with the discovery of engineering small molecules for applications such as therapeutic and material development, but now, with synthetic biology, we have something infinitely more powerful. We can now engineer entire organisms. The great potential and vast applications are already beginning to unfold in fields such as medicine, industry, and bioelectronics. Research includes engineering bacteria to produce cancer-specific oncogene treatment, creating a mosquito repellent made from harmless bacteria, utilizing bacteria to purify water that is polluted with heavy metals and generate electricity in the purification process, designing bacteriophages to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and using CRISPR to make a cheap, accurate detection system for different kinds of infectious disease.

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In this project, our committee aims to create various events that allow students to explore the field of synthetic biology together, through the understanding of the current frontiers of research as well as the foundations that pioneers of synthetic biology have already established. We welcome you to join us in designing our events to create exploration opportunities you would like to see on campus.