Invited speaker: Dr. Kevin Hoff
Today’s invited speaker was Dr. Kevin Hoff from Genomatica. He presented a talk entitled “Engineering Microorganisms for Commercial Success.” Advertisements
Invited speaker: Dr. John Glass
Today’s invited speaker was Dr. John Glass from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI). He presented a talk entitled “Design, Construction, and Analysis of a Synthetic Minimal Bacterial Cell.”
Scientific artistry in the lab
The CSHL synthetic biology summer course provides access to sophisticated, cutting edge instruments thanks to generous partnerships with biotechnology sponsors. One of the instruments being used this year is the […]
Dr. James Watson visits the Synthetic Biology course
Dr. James Watson, famous co-discoverer of the DNA double helix structure, has an office next to the laboratory where the synthetic biology class takes place each summer. Today he met […]
Invited speaker: Dr. Sijin Li
Today’s invited speaker was Dr. Sijin Li from the lab of Dr. Christina Smolke at Stanford University. She presented a talk entitled “Biosynthesis of noscapine and derivatives in yeast.”
Week 2 rotations: Applying practical skills to research projects
This week, the students were assigned to slightly larger groups to work with a new set of teammates in an activity called “Research Rotations.” Each rotation lasts for three days. […]
Invited speaker: Dr. Drew Endy
Today’s invited speaker was Dr. Drew Endy from the Stanford University. He presented a talk entitled “What should we be arguing about?” Dr. Endy spent some time discussing synthetic biology with […]
