Synthetic Biology breaks new ground on renewable chemicals.
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During BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, May 12–15, 2014, executives from consumer product and renewable chemical companies will present recent achievements in synthetic biology and genomics research. Some Breakout Program Sessions will include: New Enzymes and New Chemical Pathways; Beyond Transgenics: Biotechnology Tools to Enhance Value; Public Perception for an Emerging Technology; and Fermentation Process Design and Separation Techniques.
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Synthetic Biology Breaks New Ground on Renewable Chemicals
Advances in commercial applications to be showcased at 2014 BIO World Congress in Philadelphia
2014 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
WASHINGTON--Executives from consumer product and renewable chemical companies will present recent achievements in synthetic biology and genomics research at the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today. The World Congress will be held May 12-15, 2014, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
“With synthetic biology techniques, biotech companies can more efficiently and rapidly manufacture new tools for bioenergy, biobased materials and biobased chemicals markets”
“With synthetic biology techniques, biotech companies can more efficiently and rapidly manufacture new tools for bioenergy, biobased materials and biobased chemicals markets,” said Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section. “BIO’s World Congress breakout program will provide a first-hand look into new techniques that translate genomics research into industrial applications. Companies will also explore how to communicate the benefits of a complicated technology to consumers.”
Breakout Program Sessions on synthetic biology and genomics research include:
New Enzymes and New Chemical Pathways
Session 1: Tuesday, May 13, 8:30am-10:00am
Moderator: Jamie Bacher, Pareto Biotechnologies
Eric Althoff, Arzeda Corp.
Ian Fotheringham, Ingenza, Ltd.
Thomas Grotkjaer, Novozymes
Roberto Carrillo, ENMEX
Beyond Transgenics: Biotechnology Tools to Enhance Value
Session 2: Tuesday, May 13, 10:30am-12:00pm
Moderator: Tom Wedegaertner, Cotton Incorporated
R. Michael Raab, Agrivida
Tom Wedegaertner, Cotton Incorporated
David McElroy, Nova Synthetix
Toni Voelker, Monsanto
Public Perception for an Emerging Technology
Session 3: Tuesday, May 13, 2:30pm-4:00pm
Moderator: Melody Bomgardner, Chemical & Engineering News
Stephan Herrera, Evolva SA
John Hallagan, Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA)
Jason Kelly, Gingko Bioworks
Linda Eatherton, Ketchum
Microbial Conversions and Metabolic Engineering to Renewable Chemicals
Session 4: Wednesday, May 14, 2:30pm-4:00pm
Moderator: Kevin Jarrell, Modular Genetics, Inc.
Kevin Jarrell, Modular Genetics, Inc.
Claes Gustafsson, DNA2.0
Sean O'Connor, Nucelis Inc.
Dave Schisler, Cargill, Inc.
Ramesh Nair, Chromatin Inc.
Fermentation Process Design and Separation Techniques
Session 5: Thursday, May 15, 8:30am-10:00am
Moderator: Mark Burk, Genomatica
Mark Burk, Genomatica
Donald Glatz, Koch Modular Process Systems, LLC
Niloofar Abdehagh, University of Ottawa
Genome Engineering for Industrial Applications
Session 6: Thursday, May 15, 10:30am-12:00pm
Moderator: Nagib Ward, Deinove
Eric Kmiec, Delaware State University
Nokuthula McHunu, Durban University of Technology
Gajanan Naik, Gulbarga University
Nigel Mouncey, Dow AgroSciences
All World Congress sessions are open to credentialed media. Complimentary media registration is available to editors and reporters with valid press credentials working full time for print, broadcast or web publications. Pre-registration for reporters is now open.
About BIO
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Upcoming BIO Events
BIO Asia International Conference
April 8-9, 2014
Tokyo, Japan
World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
May 12-15, 2014
Philadelphia, PA
BIO International Convention
June 23-26, 2014
San Diego, CA
Livestock Biotech Summit
September 16-18, 2014
Sioux Falls, SD
Contacts
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
Caitlin Kennedy, 202-312-9288
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