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On this episode of our podcast series 'EngBio Tech', Dr Mahsa Baniasadi joins to explore her exciting project ‘Harnessing AI-assisted synthetic Biology for enzyme engineering towards PFAS bioremediation’.
Can AI help in the fight against PFAS?
youtu.be/FucHxAwPxuI?si=xipZ…
A new policy briefing from EBIC, the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA) and EuropaBio shares key recommendations from a UK-EU roundtable on the regulation of genetically modified microorganisms (GMMs) for environmental applications.
🔗 ebicentre.co.uk/reports/
Catch up with the latest from EBIC!
From #EBES26 highlights, insights into engineering biology for environmental solutions, to new research, industry developments and upcoming events, there’s plenty to discover.
Read the latest edition here: mailchi.mp/fbe7783cab81/g047…
Funding opportunity for engineering biology innovators!
EBIC’s Flexible Funding supports projects using engineering biology to address environmental challenges. If you have an idea with real-world impact, apply by 12 October 2026.
🔗ebicentre.co.uk/flexible-fun…
Don't delay, register today!
#EBES26 registration closes 28th August - don't miss your chance to join us in Southampton for two full days of engaging presentations, inspiring plenaries, and networking opportunities.
We can't wait to see you there!
🔗 ebicentre.co.uk/ecr-conferen…
ALT Promotional poster for the EBIC "Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions" conference, 16–17 September 2026 in Southampton, showing the EBIC logo, registration QR code and contact details, and a blue-green microscopic plant cross-section graphic on the right.
ALT EBIC poster for "Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions" conference, 16–17 Sept 2026 in Southampton; keynote speakers James Allen (Co-founder & CSO, twig) and Francesca Dawson Pell (Senior Policy Advisor, Dept. for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade).
For all those with an artistic eye, take a look at the NBIC Biofilm Create! Photography and Art Competition 2026.
For full details on how to enter the competition, and to download supporting resources, please see: biofilms.ac.uk/biofilm-creat…
One month until Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions!
Join researchers, early-career scientists, policymakers, innovators, & industry experts for 2 days of presentations, plenaries, and networking.
Registration closes: 28 August
Register now: ebicentre.co.uk/ecr-conferen…
What makes a conference truly valuable for an early career researcher?
💬Lyuboslava Harkova, University of Southampton, who is attending EBES26, shared her thoughts with our team below:
🔗 Register now: ebicentre.co.uk/ecr-conferen…
Exciting opportunity to work as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate available - the project will focus on developing an AI-assisted enzyme engineering platform for the design, production and validation of enzymes capable of degrading PFAS.
🔗 jobs.cranfield.ac.uk/vacancy…
📢 Engineering Biology in Action - Webinar 4 - Metal and Rare Earth Element (REE) Bioleaching - available to catch up now!
youtu.be/IUn_lSEnjC4?si=aYEv…
Not long to go now until our Engineering Biology for Environmental Solutions conference - 16-17 September in Southampton, UK!
Our programme is available to explore more of what you can expect at #EBES26 so take a look & register to join us today: ebicentre.co.uk/ecr-conferen…
In case you missed it - PAS 3500 Engineered biological assets – Requirements for DNA barcoding is now out for public consultation, and BSI are looking for review and feedback.
To download, review and comment on the draft, please go to:
🔗 standardsdevelopment.bsigrou…
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Last call to register for next week's free Webinar 'Metal & Rare Earth Element (REE) Biology' on 29 July at 12 noon. We are delighted to work with @EBIC_Hub to explore how engineering biology can help address critical raw material challenges. Book now at
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📣 One week to go until the EBIC & @ElementalEngBio joint webinar - Metal and Rare Earth Element (REE) Bioleaching!
Be sure to register your free place now: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
📅 July 29
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Make sure you have our future events in your diary. Coming next on 29 July 12 noon partnering @EBIC_Hub the last of the 'Engineering Biology in Action' series 'Metal & Rare Earth Element (REE) Bioleaching'. Book your free place now. elementalhub.org/2026/06/15/…
Our EBES26 conference programme is now available - get yours here: ebicentre.co.uk/ecr-conferen…
We are delighted with the fantastic line-up we have secured for the conference with guests from industry, experts within the field & many fantastic ECR ready to showcase their research!
📣 Don't delay - register today!
Early bird registration deadline is tomorrow, June 30. Register now to secure your place today and be part of the next generation shaping the future of engineering biology:
🔗 ebicentre.co.uk/ecr-conferen…
EBIC Director Frederic Coulon was invited to deliver a plenary keynote at Bioremid 2026 on “Scaling Up Engineering Biology for Bioremediation: From Laboratory Innovation to Environmental Impact”.
Read our blog to learn more: ebicentre.co.uk/blog-frederi…
