EngBio CDT
@engbiocdt.bsky.social
UK EPSRC BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineering Biology, Universities of Bristol and Oxford
Earlier this month, Cohort 1 students gathered at Coexist Community Kitchen in Bristol for a four-course meal inspired by their food memories 🥣 During the meal, we discussed our PhD/DPhil journeys, reflecting on the past, present, and future.
November 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Earlier this month, Cohort 1 students gathered at Coexist Community Kitchen in Bristol for a four-course meal inspired by their food memories 🥣 During the meal, we discussed our PhD/DPhil journeys, reflecting on the past, present, and future.
It's not too late to sign up to our next student-led seminar, taking place tomorrow at 3pm!
The seminar features Dr Jenny Molloy from the University of Cambridge, who will discuss open-source technologies to accelerate synthetic biology & local reagent manufacturing.
Register here: lnkd.in/euCbBjnc
The seminar features Dr Jenny Molloy from the University of Cambridge, who will discuss open-source technologies to accelerate synthetic biology & local reagent manufacturing.
Register here: lnkd.in/euCbBjnc
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
It's not too late to sign up to our next student-led seminar, taking place tomorrow at 3pm!
The seminar features Dr Jenny Molloy from the University of Cambridge, who will discuss open-source technologies to accelerate synthetic biology & local reagent manufacturing.
Register here: lnkd.in/euCbBjnc
The seminar features Dr Jenny Molloy from the University of Cambridge, who will discuss open-source technologies to accelerate synthetic biology & local reagent manufacturing.
Register here: lnkd.in/euCbBjnc
In their second Innovation Training session, our students ventured into the world of Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer💡🧾
November 24, 2025 at 9:51 AM
In their second Innovation Training session, our students ventured into the world of Intellectual Property and Tech Transfer💡🧾
This week, we welcomed Mike Vella and Majid Mosayebi from @nanoporetech.com
Through their lecture, they provided our students with an insight into Oxford Nanopore’s work, and how they use theoretical and computational frameworks to understand the process of DNA molecule capture by nanopores 🧬
Through their lecture, they provided our students with an insight into Oxford Nanopore’s work, and how they use theoretical and computational frameworks to understand the process of DNA molecule capture by nanopores 🧬
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This week, we welcomed Mike Vella and Majid Mosayebi from @nanoporetech.com
Through their lecture, they provided our students with an insight into Oxford Nanopore’s work, and how they use theoretical and computational frameworks to understand the process of DNA molecule capture by nanopores 🧬
Through their lecture, they provided our students with an insight into Oxford Nanopore’s work, and how they use theoretical and computational frameworks to understand the process of DNA molecule capture by nanopores 🧬
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🎄 Join us 6pm Thurs. Dec. 4 at Imperial!
🧬 How to build a protein
Noah Sprent (Change Bio)
🦠 Engineering altruism: How metabolic exchanges shape synthetic microbial communities in bio-manufacturing
Diego Ruiz (Ledesma-Amaro Lab / Imperial)
t.co/4tHIVGUJzc
🧬 How to build a protein
Noah Sprent (Change Bio)
🦠 Engineering altruism: How metabolic exchanges shape synthetic microbial communities in bio-manufacturing
Diego Ruiz (Ledesma-Amaro Lab / Imperial)
t.co/4tHIVGUJzc
https://events.humanitix.com/london-synbio-network-12
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November 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🎄 Join us 6pm Thurs. Dec. 4 at Imperial!
🧬 How to build a protein
Noah Sprent (Change Bio)
🦠 Engineering altruism: How metabolic exchanges shape synthetic microbial communities in bio-manufacturing
Diego Ruiz (Ledesma-Amaro Lab / Imperial)
t.co/4tHIVGUJzc
🧬 How to build a protein
Noah Sprent (Change Bio)
🦠 Engineering altruism: How metabolic exchanges shape synthetic microbial communities in bio-manufacturing
Diego Ruiz (Ledesma-Amaro Lab / Imperial)
t.co/4tHIVGUJzc
This week, the EngBio CDT hosted David Vincent from eXmoor Pharma as part of our Industry Seminar Series. David provided insights into process development challenges in Advanced Therapies and how eXmoor Pharma can help overcome these.
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This week, the EngBio CDT hosted David Vincent from eXmoor Pharma as part of our Industry Seminar Series. David provided insights into process development challenges in Advanced Therapies and how eXmoor Pharma can help overcome these.
Cohort 2 completed their first teaching block at Oxford and are now in Reading for the annual retreat! This is a chance to reflect, connect, and learn through sessions on bioethics, EDI, and responsible research. It’s been great to see the enthusiasm, teamwork, and curiosity from everyone involved!
October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Cohort 2 completed their first teaching block at Oxford and are now in Reading for the annual retreat! This is a chance to reflect, connect, and learn through sessions on bioethics, EDI, and responsible research. It’s been great to see the enthusiasm, teamwork, and curiosity from everyone involved!
Interested in the Engineering Biology CDT? 🌟
Join our webinar on Fri 14 Nov, 12:30 PM (GMT) to learn about the course, 2026 entry, and the application process.
Register by Thu 13 Nov, 12 PM: bit.ly/4noQx2U
We look forward to seeing you!
Join our webinar on Fri 14 Nov, 12:30 PM (GMT) to learn about the course, 2026 entry, and the application process.
Register by Thu 13 Nov, 12 PM: bit.ly/4noQx2U
We look forward to seeing you!
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Interested in the Engineering Biology CDT? 🌟
Join our webinar on Fri 14 Nov, 12:30 PM (GMT) to learn about the course, 2026 entry, and the application process.
Register by Thu 13 Nov, 12 PM: bit.ly/4noQx2U
We look forward to seeing you!
Join our webinar on Fri 14 Nov, 12:30 PM (GMT) to learn about the course, 2026 entry, and the application process.
Register by Thu 13 Nov, 12 PM: bit.ly/4noQx2U
We look forward to seeing you!
The second student-led seminar this academic year will be hosted by Cecilia Gallego Rubio.
Cecilia has invited Dr Jenny Molloy, University of Cambridge, to deliver a talk in Oxford.Titled 'DNA Parts to Partnerships: Open Source Tech to Accelerate Synthetic Biology and Local Reagent Manufacturing'...
Cecilia has invited Dr Jenny Molloy, University of Cambridge, to deliver a talk in Oxford.Titled 'DNA Parts to Partnerships: Open Source Tech to Accelerate Synthetic Biology and Local Reagent Manufacturing'...
October 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The second student-led seminar this academic year will be hosted by Cecilia Gallego Rubio.
Cecilia has invited Dr Jenny Molloy, University of Cambridge, to deliver a talk in Oxford.Titled 'DNA Parts to Partnerships: Open Source Tech to Accelerate Synthetic Biology and Local Reagent Manufacturing'...
Cecilia has invited Dr Jenny Molloy, University of Cambridge, to deliver a talk in Oxford.Titled 'DNA Parts to Partnerships: Open Source Tech to Accelerate Synthetic Biology and Local Reagent Manufacturing'...
Congratulations to student Jack from Cohort 1 for winning Best Poster at the Future Talent Competition during the TechBio UK Conference, organised by the BioIndustry Association (BIA)! 🏆
#TechBioUK
#TechBioUK
October 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Congratulations to student Jack from Cohort 1 for winning Best Poster at the Future Talent Competition during the TechBio UK Conference, organised by the BioIndustry Association (BIA)! 🏆
#TechBioUK
#TechBioUK
Meet the team!👋 Emma Gregory
Emma is our CDT Administrator, based at University of Oxford. She is the main point of contact for Oxford home base students
"The best thing about working with the students is hearing all their amazing work. I can’t wait to see where their research will lead them!"
Emma is our CDT Administrator, based at University of Oxford. She is the main point of contact for Oxford home base students
"The best thing about working with the students is hearing all their amazing work. I can’t wait to see where their research will lead them!"
October 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Meet the team!👋 Emma Gregory
Emma is our CDT Administrator, based at University of Oxford. She is the main point of contact for Oxford home base students
"The best thing about working with the students is hearing all their amazing work. I can’t wait to see where their research will lead them!"
Emma is our CDT Administrator, based at University of Oxford. She is the main point of contact for Oxford home base students
"The best thing about working with the students is hearing all their amazing work. I can’t wait to see where their research will lead them!"
This weekend, Cohort 1 students, Natasha & Cecilia, swapped their lab coats for running shoes to take on Oxford's Half Marathon🏃♀️
Running through Oxford’s most historic & scenic streets, crowds lined the route, bringing lots of energy to the city.
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part! 👏
Running through Oxford’s most historic & scenic streets, crowds lined the route, bringing lots of energy to the city.
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part! 👏
October 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This weekend, Cohort 1 students, Natasha & Cecilia, swapped their lab coats for running shoes to take on Oxford's Half Marathon🏃♀️
Running through Oxford’s most historic & scenic streets, crowds lined the route, bringing lots of energy to the city.
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part! 👏
Running through Oxford’s most historic & scenic streets, crowds lined the route, bringing lots of energy to the city.
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part! 👏
Today is World Mental Health day! Here are some resources we would like to share:
🗺️University of Bristol have a wellbeing map with mindfulness tips and cosy spots to visit here bit.ly/46YObl9
📚University of Oxford have recommended many supportive books, apps, podcasts and more here bit.ly/3L4nC6H
🗺️University of Bristol have a wellbeing map with mindfulness tips and cosy spots to visit here bit.ly/46YObl9
📚University of Oxford have recommended many supportive books, apps, podcasts and more here bit.ly/3L4nC6H
October 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Today is World Mental Health day! Here are some resources we would like to share:
🗺️University of Bristol have a wellbeing map with mindfulness tips and cosy spots to visit here bit.ly/46YObl9
📚University of Oxford have recommended many supportive books, apps, podcasts and more here bit.ly/3L4nC6H
🗺️University of Bristol have a wellbeing map with mindfulness tips and cosy spots to visit here bit.ly/46YObl9
📚University of Oxford have recommended many supportive books, apps, podcasts and more here bit.ly/3L4nC6H
If you've been inspired by our recent posts and would like to join the EngBio CDT, applications for Sept 2026 entry are open!
The deadline for Bristol is 13th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTBrist
The deadline for Oxford is 8th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTOx
More course details on our webpages 🔬
The deadline for Bristol is 13th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTBrist
The deadline for Oxford is 8th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTOx
More course details on our webpages 🔬
October 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If you've been inspired by our recent posts and would like to join the EngBio CDT, applications for Sept 2026 entry are open!
The deadline for Bristol is 13th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTBrist
The deadline for Oxford is 8th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTOx
More course details on our webpages 🔬
The deadline for Bristol is 13th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTBrist
The deadline for Oxford is 8th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTOx
More course details on our webpages 🔬
Meet the team!👋 Professor Jennifer McManus
Jennifer is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at University of Bristol
Jennifer's research looks at how inter-molecular protein interactions direct protein assembly to form crystals, gels and demixed liquids
Find out about her research: bit.ly/3KX1ACQ
Jennifer is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at University of Bristol
Jennifer's research looks at how inter-molecular protein interactions direct protein assembly to form crystals, gels and demixed liquids
Find out about her research: bit.ly/3KX1ACQ
October 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Meet the team!👋 Professor Jennifer McManus
Jennifer is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at University of Bristol
Jennifer's research looks at how inter-molecular protein interactions direct protein assembly to form crystals, gels and demixed liquids
Find out about her research: bit.ly/3KX1ACQ
Jennifer is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at University of Bristol
Jennifer's research looks at how inter-molecular protein interactions direct protein assembly to form crystals, gels and demixed liquids
Find out about her research: bit.ly/3KX1ACQ
Congrats to James Bridson (Cohort 1) for winning a poster prize at the 16th European Nitrogen Fixation Conference! James said “I got some really constructive feedback… about the challenges of my work, major roadblocks to implementation in the field, & potential future directions.” Well done, James!
October 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Congrats to James Bridson (Cohort 1) for winning a poster prize at the 16th European Nitrogen Fixation Conference! James said “I got some really constructive feedback… about the challenges of my work, major roadblocks to implementation in the field, & potential future directions.” Well done, James!
Time is flying 🚀 Students have wrapped up their second Welcome Week at Oxford & are nearly through week 1 of foundation training!
Cohort 2 met supervisors, toured labs & sorted out building access. They're now split into two groups, Biology and Maths—before reuniting soon for a new project!
Cohort 2 met supervisors, toured labs & sorted out building access. They're now split into two groups, Biology and Maths—before reuniting soon for a new project!
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Time is flying 🚀 Students have wrapped up their second Welcome Week at Oxford & are nearly through week 1 of foundation training!
Cohort 2 met supervisors, toured labs & sorted out building access. They're now split into two groups, Biology and Maths—before reuniting soon for a new project!
Cohort 2 met supervisors, toured labs & sorted out building access. They're now split into two groups, Biology and Maths—before reuniting soon for a new project!
What if nature was a stakeholder in our research? Can we give nature a voice in our work? How can we be good ancestors?
These were some of the questions at the centre of last Friday’s Responsible Research training session with Cohort 1 EngBio students at Belmont Estate belmont.estate
These were some of the questions at the centre of last Friday’s Responsible Research training session with Cohort 1 EngBio students at Belmont Estate belmont.estate
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September 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
What if nature was a stakeholder in our research? Can we give nature a voice in our work? How can we be good ancestors?
These were some of the questions at the centre of last Friday’s Responsible Research training session with Cohort 1 EngBio students at Belmont Estate belmont.estate
These were some of the questions at the centre of last Friday’s Responsible Research training session with Cohort 1 EngBio students at Belmont Estate belmont.estate
Come and join us on Saturday 27th September at FUTURES: A Festival of Discovery! futuresnight.co.uk
This Saturday, the EngBio CDT will have an exhibition from 10am-4pm at We The Curious @wethecurious.bsky.social as part of Discovery Day. Tickets are free!
Tickets here: tinyurl.com/4jur2vpv
This Saturday, the EngBio CDT will have an exhibition from 10am-4pm at We The Curious @wethecurious.bsky.social as part of Discovery Day. Tickets are free!
Tickets here: tinyurl.com/4jur2vpv
Futures
FUTURES brings research to life with FREE in-person and online events across the South West in autumn 2025.
futuresnight.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Come and join us on Saturday 27th September at FUTURES: A Festival of Discovery! futuresnight.co.uk
This Saturday, the EngBio CDT will have an exhibition from 10am-4pm at We The Curious @wethecurious.bsky.social as part of Discovery Day. Tickets are free!
Tickets here: tinyurl.com/4jur2vpv
This Saturday, the EngBio CDT will have an exhibition from 10am-4pm at We The Curious @wethecurious.bsky.social as part of Discovery Day. Tickets are free!
Tickets here: tinyurl.com/4jur2vpv
That’s a wrap on Welcome Week at @bristoluni.bsky.social!
Students have taken part in:
🧫 a visit to @sciencecreates.bsky.social
💭 an introduction to innovation and responsible research
🗣️ a poster event with Cohort 1 students and supervisors
Students have taken part in:
🧫 a visit to @sciencecreates.bsky.social
💭 an introduction to innovation and responsible research
🗣️ a poster event with Cohort 1 students and supervisors
September 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
That’s a wrap on Welcome Week at @bristoluni.bsky.social!
Students have taken part in:
🧫 a visit to @sciencecreates.bsky.social
💭 an introduction to innovation and responsible research
🗣️ a poster event with Cohort 1 students and supervisors
Students have taken part in:
🧫 a visit to @sciencecreates.bsky.social
💭 an introduction to innovation and responsible research
🗣️ a poster event with Cohort 1 students and supervisors
Welcome to Cohort 2 of our EngBio CDT!
The 2025 academic year has kicked off in Bristol and we’re very pleased to welcome another group of enthusiastic students onto the programme.
The 2025 academic year has kicked off in Bristol and we’re very pleased to welcome another group of enthusiastic students onto the programme.
September 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Welcome to Cohort 2 of our EngBio CDT!
The 2025 academic year has kicked off in Bristol and we’re very pleased to welcome another group of enthusiastic students onto the programme.
The 2025 academic year has kicked off in Bristol and we’re very pleased to welcome another group of enthusiastic students onto the programme.
Meet the team!👋 Dr Jonathan Bath
Jonathan is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at the University of Oxford.
Jonathan's work involves making molecular machines using DNA as a construction material.
To find out more about Jonathan's research, visit his staff profile here; bit.ly/41MfehV
Jonathan is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at the University of Oxford.
Jonathan's work involves making molecular machines using DNA as a construction material.
To find out more about Jonathan's research, visit his staff profile here; bit.ly/41MfehV
September 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Meet the team!👋 Dr Jonathan Bath
Jonathan is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at the University of Oxford.
Jonathan's work involves making molecular machines using DNA as a construction material.
To find out more about Jonathan's research, visit his staff profile here; bit.ly/41MfehV
Jonathan is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at the University of Oxford.
Jonathan's work involves making molecular machines using DNA as a construction material.
To find out more about Jonathan's research, visit his staff profile here; bit.ly/41MfehV
Meet the team!👋 Mireia Bes Garcia
Mireia is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
She is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
More about Mireia's work:
bit.ly/4oWjDsw
Mireia is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
She is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
More about Mireia's work:
bit.ly/4oWjDsw
August 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Meet the team!👋 Mireia Bes Garcia
Mireia is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
She is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
More about Mireia's work:
bit.ly/4oWjDsw
Mireia is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
She is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
More about Mireia's work:
bit.ly/4oWjDsw
Congratulations to our first cohort of students who are coming to the end of their taught units. We can’t believe how quickly this last year has gone! 👏
September will see the start of their PhD/DPhil projects and we’ll be welcoming Cohort 2 to the programme. 🌟
September will see the start of their PhD/DPhil projects and we’ll be welcoming Cohort 2 to the programme. 🌟
August 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Congratulations to our first cohort of students who are coming to the end of their taught units. We can’t believe how quickly this last year has gone! 👏
September will see the start of their PhD/DPhil projects and we’ll be welcoming Cohort 2 to the programme. 🌟
September will see the start of their PhD/DPhil projects and we’ll be welcoming Cohort 2 to the programme. 🌟
Meet the team!👋 Dr Kerstin Kinkelin
Kerstin is our Innovation Manager, based at the University of Bristol.
Kerstin works with partners across the innovation ecosystem to identify opportunities for collaborative research and training.
Find out more about Kerstin's work here: bit.ly/45kuogz
Kerstin is our Innovation Manager, based at the University of Bristol.
Kerstin works with partners across the innovation ecosystem to identify opportunities for collaborative research and training.
Find out more about Kerstin's work here: bit.ly/45kuogz
August 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Meet the team!👋 Dr Kerstin Kinkelin
Kerstin is our Innovation Manager, based at the University of Bristol.
Kerstin works with partners across the innovation ecosystem to identify opportunities for collaborative research and training.
Find out more about Kerstin's work here: bit.ly/45kuogz
Kerstin is our Innovation Manager, based at the University of Bristol.
Kerstin works with partners across the innovation ecosystem to identify opportunities for collaborative research and training.
Find out more about Kerstin's work here: bit.ly/45kuogz