SynBio4ALL
Monthly Webinar Series
We invited stakeholders in Synthetic Biology in African and Global communities to share their perspectives about SynBio in African context
The recording of our monthly webinars were listed below
SynBio4All Beginner Course
– Launch Event
Invited Speakers: Marilene Pavan
and Morgan Richards
Moderators: Kato Sebunya Emmanuel
and Heidi Klumpe
Date: October 28th, 2023
We have two speakers who are experts in this field providing an introduction to the topic and why it is such a valuable and exciting technology.
Marilene Pavan is the Synthetic Biology Strategy Manager at LanzaTech, a company using bioreactors to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Morgan Richards is the Product and Tokenomics Lead at ValleyDAO, a group working to finance and decentralize synthetic biology.
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Michael Köpke, LanzaTech
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Invited Speaker: Michael Köpke
Moderators: Kato Sebunya Emmanuel
and Cholpisit (Ice) Kiattisewee
Date: February 16th, 2024
Michael provided us a brief overview of how LanzaTech transform the carbon capture technology using the concepts in synthetic biology. Then, we discussed what could be implemented globally and especially in the context of African community.
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Kate Adamala, U of Minnesota
Invited Speaker: Prof. Kate Adamala
Moderators: Kato Sebunya Emmanuel
and Cholpisit (Ice) Kiattisewee
Date: April 5th, 2024
Kate described an overview of transformative technology by building a cell from bottom-up approach. This key technology could be adapted for various applications ranging of novel therapeutic development and on-demand manufacturing in the space habitat. Then, we discussed the possible trajectories to implement these technologies for African community.
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Max van 't Hof, Visibuilt
Invited Speaker: Max van 't Hof
Moderators: Kato Sebunya Emmanuel
and Cholpisit (Ice) Kiattisewee
Date: April 26th, 2024
Max walked us through two workshops focusing on Bioprospecting and Biobusiness. We explore the process of envisioning the hidden potential of biodiversity in each region that could be further developed to new products. We focus on the plausible implementation of biotech business in the context of African community.
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Yorgo El-Moubayed, iGEM
Invited Speaker: Yorgo El-Moubayed
Moderators: Kato Sebunya Emmanuel
and Cholpisit (Ice) Kiattisewee
Date: May 31st, 2024
​In this session, Yorgo talked about how iGEM has been pivotal in fostering innovation, collaboration, and education in synthetic biology. He will explore the impact of iGEM's global competitions, community outreach, and educational initiatives on the SynBio landscape.
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Alex Ditzel, Gogec
Invited Speaker: Alex Ditzel
Moderators: Kato Sebunya Emmanuel
and Cholpisit (Ice) Kiattisewee
Date: June 21st, 2024
Alex described how Gogec was formed with the goal to provide accessibility to everyone. Alex also shared his vision on how Gogec's approaches are driving advancements and bringing collaboration within the synthetic biology community.
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Prof. Tae Seok Moon, JCVI & EBRC
Invited Speaker: Prof. Tae Seok Moon
Moderators: Cholpisit (Ice) Kiattisewee and Kato Sebunya Emmanuel
Date: July 12th, 2024
Prof. Moon tells us a story about his pioneering research in microbial synthetic biology, along with his insight on how the field is evolving across his decades of experience. Prof. Moon is highly engaged with the African community and has been actively supporting students and graduates from Africa through various routes.
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John Cumbers, SynBioBeta
Invited Speaker: John Cumbers
Moderators: Cholpisit (Ice) Kiattisewee and Kato Sebunya Emmanuel
Date: August 16th, 2024
John shares an overview of how Synthetic Biology is transforming our world through a disruptive bioeconomy advancement. John walks us through various biotechnological products and platforms that are immersing into our everyday life.