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To design a synthetic bio-adaptor that will act as a standardised interface to the cell’s essential biological services and processes. A standardised biological interface will allow more efficient and economical portability between research laboratories and industrial platforms.

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Portabolomics project closure

The Portabolomics project has come to an end on 31st of December 2022 after 6 very productive years (https://portabolomics.ico2s.org/resources/). The project concluded successfully with hosting the Synthetic Biology UK conference 2022 and the DSTL – Cybersecurity and Resilience NUCoRE workshop (Synthetic Biology: Hazards from Misuse) in November 2022. If you have any queries or wish to get into contact, please send an email to sara.friedl@newcastle.ac.uk.

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Please have a look at our new state-of-the-art ICOS research labs in the Devonshire building at Newcastle University:

Portabolomics Final Review

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Synthetic Biology UK 2022 (SBUK 2022) in Newcastle

Please join us at the SBUK 2022 conference in Newcastle

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Engagement Activities

Evolution or revolution?The Great North Museum 31st January – 23rd March 2020This exhibition of artworks made by Dr Marianne Wilde was part of a strand of public engagement work, led by Dr Ken Taylor, as part of the Synthetic Portabolomics project.
Public Exhibitions at Great North Museum Hancock celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences Research Centre (PEALS).
Workshop on Bio-Design for Portability (BD4P)