2024 Partners

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a National Laboratory spanning Science, Innovation and Technology. NPL is ideally positioned to support delivery of the multi-disciplinary potential of Engineering Biology (EngBio) through the development of traceable measurement science tools and solutions, necessary for the successful characterisation and exploitation of biological systems.  

Advances in EngBio enabled solutions will be driven through collaboration built on a foundation of reliable, repeatable and comparable measurement systems which are easily transferred between manufacturers in the same way that metrology is critical in other advanced manufacturing disciplines from aircraft to semiconductors. Today, NPL is supporting UK companies to accelerate innovation and enable scale-up of EngBio driven technologies through the development of physical reference materials, standardised analytical methodologies, internationally recognised standards and the development of best practice guidance documents.  

NPL is also collaborating across the EngBio ecosystem both in the UK and internationally to understand and support the next generation of engineering biology solutions, including the requirements for the application of AI and machine learning, the development of process control and modelling systems, alongside support for standards and regulatory requirements working with our partners across the International Measurement System laboratories to ensure UK leadership and alignment on standards and standardisation to support growth and trade.

Keltie is a leading European Intellectual Property firm with offices in the UK and Ireland. Our clients benefit from an extraordinarily experienced, multi-faceted group of patent, trade mark and design attorneys who work across a huge range of technology areas, including synthetic biology.

We act for entrepreneurial individuals, start-ups, spin-outs, universities and large corporations who wish to identify, establish, manage and protect their intellectual property in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

We are commercial, driven and fundamentally passionate about what we do: helping to protect the intellectual property of our clients.

Whatever your intellectual property law challenge, we’re ready to help.

Twist Bioscience is a pioneering company at the forefront of synthetic biology, specializing in DNA synthesis and gene editing technologies. Founded in 2013, Twist leverages its proprietary silicon-based DNA synthesis platform to produce high-quality, cost-effective synthetic DNA. This innovative technology enables researchers and companies to accelerate discoveries across genomics, therapeutics, and biotechnology.

Twist’s comprehensive offerings extend beyond basic DNA synthesis to include synthetic genes, gene libraries, and integrated solutions for drug discovery and development. Their unique approach allows for the rapid and scalable production of complex genetic materials, empowering scientists to push the boundaries of genetic engineering and synthetic biology.

The company’s commitment to transforming biological systems drives it to foster collaborations and partnerships, advancing the synthetic biology field while supporting breakthroughs in personalized medicine, agricultural biotechnology, and sustainable biomanufacturing. Twist is also focused on sustainability, working to ensure that its technologies contribute to environmentally friendly solutions.

As a leader in the synthetic biology landscape, Twist Bioscience is dedicated to enabling researchers and innovators to harness the power of synthetic DNA, addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges in health, environment, and industry.

Life sciences. Research. Precision manufacturing.

If your life’s calling is in any of these or related fields, you need to know Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. Our mission is to empower those seeking answers to life’s important scientific and healthcare questions. Since 1935, the Beckman name has been synonymous with technologies that simplify and automate complex biomedical testing. Decades later, our global organization also came to embody the scientific legacy of the Coulter name. Today, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is a trusted, worldwide resource for tools to help optimize research and manufacturing efficiency. Centrifuges. Particle counters/analyzers. Automated liquid handlers. Flow cytometers. Genomic reagents. All these products—and many more—continue to make a difference in people’s lives by improving the productivity of dedicated scientists, quality control experts and others. Wherever people need answers, from prestigious universities and major pharmaceutical companies, to small biotech startups, food/beverage and electronics manufacturing facilities, you can find Beckman Coulter Life Sciences. For more details, visit beckman.com

Colorifix is a biotechnology company that has developed the first entirely biological process to produce, deposit and fix pigments onto textiles. Inspired by the way colours are produced in nature and engineered through synthetic biology, our process entirely cuts out the use of toxic chemicals and leads to significant reductions in water and energy consumption.

We provide a plug-in solution for existing dye houses and mills around the world. The technology can be used with standard industry machines and works on a broad range of fabrics from natural to synthetics, allowing us to be cost-competitive and highly scalable.

Engineering Biology is a Gold Open Access journal that publishes original research and insight into the application of engineering science and practice to the design of biological devices and systems for a wide range of applications. The journal encompasses all stages of the design cycle from the development of platform technology and techniques, to industrial and scaling processes, and new technical standards. We welcome contributions from those in academic research, industry professionals, policymakers and all individuals with insights to share into the latest developments and challenges.

Editors-in-Chief: Professor Richard Kitney (Imperial College London) and Dr Chueh Loo Poh (National University of Singapore). Published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Wiley.

http://wileyonlinelibrary.com/iet-enb

Sciad Communications is a leading science marketing and communications agency for the life science, biotech, healthcare and engineering sectors. Our talented team of communicators, scientists, marketeers and designers work with organisations that have a vision to shape the future.