MARCH 10-12, 2026 | RALEIGH, NC
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  New! Programming Biology
for Material Innovation



This symposium explores the cutting-edge intersection of synthetic biology, materials science, and engineering. It highlights advances in programming living systems and biomolecular processes to design and produce novel materials with unprecedented properties. Topics include engineered biomaterials, biofabrication, genetic circuits for material synthesis, and applications spanning bio-manufacturing, smart materials, and next-generation nanotechnology. Join leading researchers and innovators as they discuss how programming biology is unlocking new frontiers in material innovation.


Topics & Application Areas
  • Synthetic Biology Approaches for Material Synthesis
  • Engineered Living Materials and Biofabrication
  • Genetic Circuit Design for Programmable Material Properties
  • Biomolecular Self-Assembly and Nanostructure Formation
  • CRISPR and Genome Editing for Functional Materials
  • Protein and Peptide-Based Material Engineering
  • Microbial Factories for Sustainable Material Production
  • Cell-Free Systems for On-Demand Material Synthesis
  • Biohybrid and Smart Responsive Materials
  • Applications in Energy, Sensing, and Environmental Remediation
  • Other
 

Symposium Co-Chairs


Crysten Blaby-Haas

Crysten Blaby-Haas

Staff Scientist

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Jeffrey Moseley

Jeffrey Moseley

Researcher

University of California, Berkeley



 

 

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