5th Annual Mid-Atlantic Synthetic Biology Symposium
JANUARY 9-10, 2025
Location: University of Delaware, STAR Campus
Keynote Speaker: Christopher Voigt, Daniel I.C. Wang Professor & Head of the Department of Biological Engineering, MIT
Location: University of Delaware, STAR Campus
Symposium Chair: Aditya Kunjapur (Delaware)
Symposium Co-Chair: Keith Kozminski (Virginia)
Description
This NSF-sponsored symposium showcases research and opportunities in all areas of synthetic biology across the Mid-Atlantic region, welcoming researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in academia, government, and the private sector who share a common interest in synthetic biology and its enabling technologies. The symposium will feature platform presentations, discussion panel, poster session, and time to network.
There is no registration fee. The registration deadline is November 27.
Program Topics
- New to the Mid-Atlantic including Ophelia Venturelli (Duke), Sherry Gao (Penn)
- Fostering Regional Innovation including Kelvin Lee (Delaware)
- Building Communities (of Microbes) including Bill Bentley (Maryland), Corey Wilson (GA Tech)
- SynBio for Health including Johnny Blazeck (GA Tech), Larry Stern (USF)
- SynBio for Sustainability including Josh Michener (ORNL)
Schedule
Registration will open at 2:00pm on January 9, with Welcome Remarks beginning at 2:30pm. The symposium will conclude by 4pm on January 10. There will be a poster session the evening of January 9. Check back at this site for program updates and poster requirements.
Location
The symposium will be held in The Audion at the Tower, Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus, University of Delaware, 100 Discovery Boulevard, Newark, Delaware.
Transportation and Parking
The University of Delaware is accessible by auto, train, and air. The symposium venue is approximately 1 mile from I-95 (Delaware Exit 1B). For those driving and registering a vehicle on the symposium registration page. There are also Amtrak stations in Newark and Wilmington, with the Wilmington station having more robust service. The closest airport is Philadelphia (PHL), approximately 45 min away by auto. The regional rail system SEPTA connects PHL to the Newark and Wilmington train stations.
Accommodations
There are several hotels proximal to the symposium venue. Options with conference rates will appear here around October 1.
Travel Awards
A limited number of travel awards are available for students and early career individuals. To be considered for a travel award, check the appropriate box on the symposium registration form.
Map
