Skip Main Navigation
Eventbrite
Browse Events
Organise
Help
Log InSign Up
Menu
Page Content
This event has ended.
Discover the Future of Synthetic Biology

Actions Panel

May 31

Discover the Future of Synthetic Biology

Jointly organised by Singapore Consortium for Synthetic Biology (SINERGY) and Twist Bioscience

By SINERGY

When and where

Date and time

Tue, 31 May 2022, 09:30 – 14:00 Singapore Standard Time Singapore Time

Location

Centre for Life Sciences 28 Medical Drive Singapore, 117456 Singapore

Map and directions

How to get there

About this event

Date: 31 May 2022 , Tuesday

Time: 09:30 - 14:00 (Singapore Time)

Venue: CELS Auditorium, Centre of Life Science, National University of Singapore, 28 Medical Drive, Singapore 117456

Discover The Future of Synthetic Biology

Please note that lunch will be served after the seminar.

Synthetic Biology is a disruptive approach to bioengineering with the promise of revolutionizing many industries across many sectors of the economy. The breakthroughs in DNA synthesis allow scientists to engineer living organisms in novel ways, and high throughput engineering makes biotech applications in fields such as medicine, sustainable development, agritech, and many more!

In this symposium, SINERGY and Twist Bioscience welcome Emily Leproust, CEO of Twist Bioscience, and a stellar panel of synthetic biology experts from Singapore’s leading institutes to discuss what we can do using synthetic biology, and what the future holds.

Tentative Schedule:

09:30 - 09:45 Registration

09:45 - 09:50 Opening Remarks by Matthew Chang, Director, SINERGY

09:50 - 09:55 Introduction by Jeremy Dumsday, KOSEA Commercial Director, Twist Bioscience

09:55 - 10:30 Writing The Future of Synthetic Biology by Emily Leproust, CEO and Co-Founder, Twist Bioscience

10:30 - 10:55 Chueh Loo Poh, Director of Biofoundry and DNA Data Storage, NUS

10:55 - 11:05 Break

11:05 - 11:30 Yee Hwee Lim, A*STAR

11:30 - 11:55 Sierin Lim, NTU

11:55 - 12:25 Panel Discussion: "Discover the Future of Synthetic Biology'

  • Emily Leproust, Twist Bioscience
  • Sierin Lim, NTU
  • Chueh Loo Poh, NUS
  • Yee Hwee Lim, A*STAR
  • Kostas Vavitsas (Moderator), SINERGY

12:25 - 12:30 Closing Remarks

12:30 - 14:00 Lunch

Company Description

Twist Bioscience is a leading and rapidly growing synthetic biology and genomics company that has developed a disruptive DNA synthesis platform to industrialize the engineering of biology. The core of the platform is a proprietary technology that pioneers a new method of manufacturing synthetic DNA by “writing” DNA on a silicon chip. Twist is leveraging its unique technology to manufacture a broad range of synthetic DNA-based products, including synthetic genes, tools for next-generation sequencing (NGS) preparation, and antibody libraries for drug discovery and development. Twist is also pursuing longer-term opportunities in digital data storage in DNA and biologics drug discovery. Twist makes products for use across many industries including healthcare, industrial chemicals, agriculture and academic research.

Tags

  • Singapore Events
  • Central Singapore Events
  • Things to do in Singapore
  • Singapore Seminars
  • Singapore Science & Tech Seminars
  • #twistbioscience
  • #synthetic_biology
  • #sinergy
Event ended

Discover the Future of Synthetic Biology


Follow this organiser to stay informed on future events

SINERGY

Event creator

Events you might like

  • Making Proteins Easier to Engineer :  A Synthetic Biology Symposium

    Making Proteins Easier to Engineer : A Synthetic Biology Symposium
    Making Proteins Easier to Engineer : A Synthetic Biology Symposium

    Wed, Feb 8, 14:00
    Centre for Life Sciences • Singapore
    Free
  • [DiscoverTech] Imagine the Future

    [DiscoverTech] Imagine the Future
    [DiscoverTech] Imagine the Future

    Sat, Feb 25, 11:00
    Ang Mo Kio Public Library - Programme Zone • Singapore
    Free
  • 探索真实世界在你心中 Discover True World  in Your Mind | 马来西亚线上冥想馆

    探索真实世界在你心中 Discover True World in Your Mind | 马来西亚线上冥想馆
    探索真实世界在你心中 Discover True World in Your Mind | 马来西亚线上冥想馆

    Sun, Jan 29, 19:00
    Online event • Johor Bahru, Johor
    Free
  • Education, Lifelong Learning, and Preparing for the Future of Learning

    Education, Lifelong Learning, and Preparing for the Future of Learning
    Education, Lifelong Learning, and Preparing for the Future of Learning

    Fri, Feb 3, 14:00
    Research Division Seminar Room (06-42) • Singapore
    Free
  • [DiscoverTech] Ready, Set, Throw

    [DiscoverTech] Ready, Set, Throw
    [DiscoverTech] Ready, Set, Throw

    Sat, Feb 18, 11:30
    Bukit Panjang Public Library - Programme Zone • Singapore
    Free
  • [Discover Tech] Experience Augmented Reality

    [Discover Tech] Experience Augmented Reality
    [Discover Tech] Experience Augmented Reality

    Sat, Feb 11, 11:00
    Woodlands Regional Library - Programme Zone • Singapore
    Free
  • [DiscoverTech] Unplugged Coding: Binary Code

    [DiscoverTech] Unplugged Coding: Binary Code
    [DiscoverTech] Unplugged Coding: Binary Code

    Sat, Feb 4, 11:30
    Jurong West Public Library - Programme Zone • Singapore
    Free
  • [Connecting with Nature] Discover Ecofiction: The Lorax

    [Connecting with Nature] Discover Ecofiction: The Lorax
    [Connecting with Nature] Discover Ecofiction: The Lorax

    Sat, Feb 11, 14:00
    library@harbourfront - Stories Come Alive Room • Singapore
    Free
  • Discover Property Arbitrage Secrets In SG/Overseas Resale, New Launches

    Discover Property Arbitrage Secrets In SG/Overseas Resale, New Launches
    Discover Property Arbitrage Secrets In SG/Overseas Resale, New Launches

    Thu, Feb 2, 19:00
    Novena Square Office Tower A • Singapore, Singapore
    Free
  • Living at Present & Discovering about Past (Telok Ayer Tour)

    Living at Present & Discovering about Past (Telok Ayer Tour)
    Living at Present & Discovering about Past (Telok Ayer Tour)

    Sun, Feb 12, 14:00
    Telok Ayer MRT Station (DT18) • Singapore
    $38

Site Navigation

Use Eventbrite

  • How it Works
  • Pricing
  • Eventbrite Boost
  • Eventbrite Mobile Ticket App
  • Eventbrite Check-In App
  • Eventbrite App Marketplace
  • Event Registration Software
  • Content Standards
  • FAQs
  • Sitemap

Plan events

  • Sell Tickets Online
  • Event Planning
  • Sell Concert Tickets Online
  • Event Payment System
  • Solutions for Professional Services
  • Event Management Software
  • Community Engagement
  • Virtual Events Platform
  • QR Codes for Event Check-In
  • Post your event online

Find events

  • Browse Local Events
  • Get the Eventbrite App

Connect with us

  • Report This Event
  • Help Centre
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility
  • Community Guidelines
Eventbrite + Ticketfly

© 2023 Eventbrite