Synthetic Biology Satellite

4-5 September 2024

Rydges Hotel, Queenstown, New Zealand

Convenors: Dr Essie Van Zuylen & Dr Danielle Kok, University of Canterbury

Experience the forefront of synthetic biology research in Aotearoa, New Zealand! The Synthetic Biology Satellite Meeting, organised by SynBioNZ, the NZ node of Synthetic Biology Australasia (SBA), will take place over two consecutive days on September 4th and 5th, 2024.

Join us as we showcase the latest advancements in synthetic biology research in NZ, engage in discussions on GMO legislation and bolstering iGEM support in the Southern Hemisphere. Our goal is to foster an interdisciplinary community where diverse groups can exchange ideas and collectively problem-solve.

The organising committee invites oral and poster abstract submissions across all subject areas of synthetic biology, including healthcare, primary industries, environment, and biosecurity. We encourage participation from researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and anyone with a keen interest! Don't miss out on the poster session, social function, and shared session with the Biomolecular Interactions Satellite meeting.

Invited speakers include:

Professor Claudia Vickers (Director -BioBuilt Solutions/QUT)

Dr Louise Brown (CEO & Founder - HydGene Renewables)

Professor Peter Dearden (University of Otago)

Professor David Ackerley (Victoria University of Wellington)

...and more to be announced.

Key Dates:

Friday 19 July, 2024

QRW Earlybird Registration Deadline

Monday 1 July, 2024

QRW Abstract Submission Deadline

Friday 19 July, 2024

AWCBR Early Bird Registration.

Monday 24 June, 2024

AWCBR Abstract Submission Deadline

Friday 5 July, 2024

Major Awards Application Deadline

Friday 23 August, 2024

Registrations close

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