We had an incredible turnout of 228 attendees at this year's CoESB Annual Conference #CoESB24, held from 3–6 Dec. 🌊🎉
The event brought together members for 4 days of inspiring keynote speeches, engaging industry presentations, interactive workshops, and collaborative Think Tank sessions. 💡🤝✨
#CoESB24 #Day4 🌿✨
Our final keynote speaker was Associate Professor Sierin Lim from #NTU, who delivered a captivating presentation on PET #Biodegradation: The Enzyme, the Process, and the Microbes. 🧬
Thank you for your inspiring presentation, Associate Professor Lim!
#CoESB24 #Day4 🌱
We were left inspired after hearing a talk by Dr Josh Silverman, CEO of #WindfallBio.
His talk on Leveraging the Power of Biology and Nature-based Technology for Methane Removal in Industry was uplifting. 🌿
Thank you for sharing your insights Dr Silverman!
🌱 #Sustainability at #CoESB24 🌿
We partnered with eco-friendly experience provider #NatureBoss to integrate sustainability into this year’s group activities! 🌍 NatureBoss plants one tree for every attendee and offsets one tonne of carbon per 10 participants.
📷 Blue Mile Walking Tour of Wollongong
🌍✨ #CoESB24 #Day3: Our next keynote was delivered by Dr Jitendra Joshi, Head of Carbon to Products at
@woodsideenergy.bsky.social.
Dr Joshi captivated the audience with his presentation: Biotechnology for Emissions Reduction in Oil and Gas Industry: Potential Opportunities and Challenges. 💡🔬
🌟 #CoESB24 #Day3: We enjoyed a fascinating Industry Talk from Dr Maciej Maselko @synbionaut.bsky.social of Macquarie Uni.
Dr Maselko shared his work on Developing Black Soldier Flies as a Synbio Platform for sustainable #wastemanagement and #biomanufacturing, tackling environmental challenges. 💡♻️
🌟 #CoESB24 #Day3: We were thrilled to hear a #keynote presentation from Dr Jenny Molloy, Senior Research Associate at #CambridgeUniversity!
Her talk highlighted innovative approaches to democratising access to #syntheticbiology tools and fostering impactful collaborations. 🌍🧬
Thank you Dr Molloy!
🌟 Fantastic turnout this morning at the Academic Career Mentorship Workshop on #Day3 of #CoESB24!
This session offered early-career researchers guidance and insights into navigating their academic paths. 🙌
A huge thank you to all our incredible mentors giving your time and expertise. #CoESB
Our final keynote for #CoESB24 #Day2 was given by Dr Megan Frisk, Director for International Affairs at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health @arpa-h.bsky.social. 🌟
Her talk was on the potential of #syntheticbiology to revolutionise healthcare.
Thank you for an inspiring presentation! 🙌
💬 Yesterday’s EDI Session on Finding Equilibrium: Juggling Career, Caregiving, and Personal Well-being in Research was engaging and inspiring. 🌟 Huge thanks to our EDI Committee and amazing panellists for sharing your insights, experiences and perspectives with us! 🙌
#CoESB24 #Day2 #EDI
💡 Think Tank Session 1 at #CoESB24: Exploring how #syntheticbiology can tackle specific UN Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs! 🌍 The goal? To collaborate and produce mini-review publications addressing these global challenges. 🧬✨
Special thanks to our Think Tank Leaders for all your efforts. 🙌
#CoESB24 #Day2 🌟 It was inspiring to hear from Dr Louise Brown, CEO of HydGene Renewables, a startup revolutionising clean energy! 🔋✨ Their innovative technology transforms biomass into #hydrogen.💡🌱
Thank you, Louise, for sharing your insights and showcasing the future of #sustainable energy! 🙌
Thank you Associate Professor Harrison Steel of @uniofoxford.bsky.social for an engaging opening #keynote presentation on Cybergenetics: Synthetic Biology meets Robotics and AI. #CoESB24 #SyntheticBiology
Full rainbow arc over the ocean mixed with patches of cloud, all lit by the setting sun.
Beautiful rainbow here in Wollongong yesterday evening to smile on #coesb24!
☕ Huge thanks to our Gold #Sponsors, @twistbioscience.bsky.social and #DecodeScience, for keeping us energised with delicious barista-made #coffee throughout #CoESB24! 🙌 Your support helps us stay focused and fuelled for a day of inspiration and collaboration! 🌟 #SponsorAppreciation
🙏 Thank you, Aunty Joyce Donovan, for your heartfelt and inspiring #WelcomeToCountry to officially open #CoESB24. 🌿 Aunty Joyce, a proud Wodi Wodi and Dharawal Elder, is also an Australian of the Year NSW Local Hero, a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
☕ Thanks to everyone who joined this morning's Industry Career Mentorship Breakfast on day 2 of #CoESB24! 🌟
Attendees had the chance to connect with incredible mentors during small-group roundtable discussions, gaining valuable insights into industry careers. 🙌
Special thanks to our mentors.
Thank you Dr Kate Michie for your talk on #deeplearning in #proteinscience this morning at the EMCR Workshop on day 1 of #CoESB24.
We're excited to welcome Dr Louise Brown, CEO and co-founder of #HydGeneRenewables, to present an Industry Talk at #CoESB24! 🌱✨
📢 Talk Topic: Leveraging #SyntheticBiology for Cost-Effective Green Hydrogen Production from Biowaste
📅 Date: Wed 4 Dec, 11:00am
📍 Event: CoESB Annual Conference 2024
