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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Roy D. Sleator
Professor of Biological Sciences at Munster Technological University (MTU), Cork, Ireland
Prof. Sleator is an expert in the field of Synthetic Biology. He is Professor of Biological Sciences at MTU, and founding Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Bioengineered. Sleator has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers and two books in the field. Listed in Research.com’s Top Biology and Biochemistry Scientists globally, Sleator has over 10,000 citations and a H-index of 51.
Academic Education and Degrees
BSc, PGC Bioinformatics, MA, PhD, DSc, MBA.