Pre conference course I - Synthetic Biology; from Mainstream to Counterculture – Theory, Practice & Safety
The course will provide an overview of the field of Synthetic Biology, ranging from mainstream developments, and applications, to the alternative DIYBio movement. Case studies will be used to illustrate key mainstream advancements in whole cell modelling, live synthetic cells, synthetic DNA, and CRISPR genome editing. The impact of biohacking and the garage biology movement will also be discussed.
The course is designed as an introduction to the field of Synthetic Biology for non-experts, and will be delivered through a mix of lectures, supporting videos and participant discussion.
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2018 ANTWERP
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Recommended hotels:
- Hampton By Hilton Antwerp Central Station (speakers and instructors)
- Aparthotel Adagio (speakers and instructors)
- Mercure Antwerp City Centre
- A-STAY Antwerp
- Leonardo Hotel Antwerp The Plaza
- ibis budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
All hotels are at a maximum walking distance of 15 minutes from the conference venue (check on the map).
Please use your usual booking agent on online platform (booking.com, trivago.com, ...) as the hotels cannot give us better rates than they offer the booking platforms.