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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · 5h

Once again, GASB is joining the iGEM Grand Jamboree🎉!
We are excited to see thousands of synthetic biologists from all over the world sharing their projects with us👩‍🔬.
Meet us at our kiosk or join our panel discussion and have a chat with us🙏!
More info is to be announced, so stay tuned!

German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · 9d

🚨Deadline alert 🚨
You want to speak at the German Conference on Synthetic Biology 🗣️?
Submit your abstract for a talk until the❗5th of October 2025❗to make a contribution to the prime #SynBio event in Germany!
Submit your abstract or get your tickets by following this link 👇
gcsb2026.de

German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · 16d

You are also interested in giving a talk at GCSB 2026? Abstract submissions are open until the 5th of October📣!
Submit your abstract or get your tickets right here👇
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GCSB 2026 German Conference on Synthetic Biology

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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · 16d

We are proud to introduce our first Keynote Speaker for GCSB 2026, Kerstin Göpfrich 🎤 !
Kerstin Göpfrich is a full professor at the Center for Molecular Biology (ZMBH) of Universität Heidelberg. Her group deals with biology's age-old question: can we create cells/life from scratch🦠?

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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · 27d

We’re excited to announce that early bird ticket sales 🐦 are now open for this year’s SynBioReactor – where synthetic biology startups meet investors, partners, and industry leaders.
Early bird tickets are only available until the 4th of October, so get your tickets right now👇
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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · 27d

Together with Corden BioChem, we are hosting another networking event on the 14th of October in Berlin📅.
Join us for exciting talks and open networking over some drinks and snacks🍸.
This event is limited to 30 participants (❗), so register straight away by following this link 👇
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Scaling Ideas: Networking with GASB & Corden BioChem · Luma

Join us for an evening of relaxed networking, deep conversations, and an exclusive look at Corden BioChem’s new Berlin site. Hosted at Corden’s development and…

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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · 28d

📣Stay in the loop with SynBio Reactor 2026!
Subscribe to our SBR 2026 Newsletter and get all updates straight to your inbox — from SynBio insights to tipps on how to make the most out of your time in Berlin.
Don’t miss a thing. Sign up now and join the community:
👉 synbioreactor.de/newsletter/

German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · 29d

📋After the CDU-SPD coalition took office this spring, the German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) surveyed its community to assess whether the new government is addressing the needs of researchers, startups, and industry leaders.
Read about the results right here👇
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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨Bio-innovators dont miss out!🚨
Join the Tech Metal Innovators' Day and learn more about the Tech Metal Transformation Challenge by SPRIND⚙️!
🌍 Design Offices Berlin Humboldthafen
📅 September 10, 2025
🕓 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Learn more and register here 👇
www.sprind.org/en/actions/c...

German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌱🧬The future of biotech starts here!
We’re excited to announce that SynBio Reactor 2026 is coming back!🚀

📅January 19–20, 2026
🌍Berlin, Germany

Get ready for two inspiring days of networking, panels, workshops, fireside chats, and more!

🎟️Early bird tickets are available now! 👇
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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Aug 26

🧬 Mark your calendar - and stay tuned!

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ProLOEWE @proloewe.bsky.social · Aug 12

👍🏼COOL🆕Christof Wegscheid-Gerlach @cwgmr.bsky.social (Koord. d. eh.LOEWE-GLUE) übernimmt Staffelstab🧪von Prof. Stefanie Dehnen (ehem.👩🏼‍🔬bei LOEWE-MOSLA, heute Direktorin des Instituts für Nanotechnologie am KIT in Karlsruhe).Wir gratulieren dem🆕Direktor des Chemikum #Marburg!!! @unimarburg.bsky.social

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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Aug 18

The #GermanConferenceOnSyntheticBiology is coming to Münster on the 11th-13th of March🚀!
In collaboration with DECHEMA, we are organizing a unique platform for researchers and students to connect, present their work, and discuss the latest advances in synthetic biology🧬🔧.
Learn more👇
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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Aug 10

Two weeks ago, we were happy to attend the Münster JuniorJam meetup🎉! It was a pleassure to contribute to the event by joining panels, sharing our work in a talk and giving feedback to iGEM teams by being part of the judging team🤝! Huge thanks to the organizers🫶

German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Aug 8

👉Meet the Advisory Board👈
Tobias Erb is the Director at the MPI for terrestrial Microbiology & SYNMIKRO in Marburg. He serves on our Advisory Board, actively supporting efforts to develop and empower the next generation of scientists addressing scientific and societal challenges through SynBio📈.

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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Aug 4

Nucleate x GASB is back, this time together with FoodLabs!🚀
Join our SynBioSocial Berlin event and connect with the SynBio and biotech community of Berlin🤝! Dont miss out and enjoying some networking in the summer sun☀️!
Register right here👇
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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Aug 1

👉Meet the Advisory Board👈
Steffen Lindner and his group use the power of growth-coupled selection to drive innovation on a foundational and applied level at the Charité. Their sustainable and innovative designs fill technology gaps, contributing to developing solutions for industrial biotechnology⚙️.

German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Jul 25

👉Meet the Advisory Board👈
Markus holds the Lonza Chair of Sustainable Biosynthesis at the EPFL in Switzerland. His team (@jescheklab.bsky.social) develops molecular and computational tools enabling the construction of synthetic microbes to sustainably produce chemicals based on renewable resources.♻️

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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Jul 1

👉 Meet the GASB team! 👈
Innovation is at the core of #SynBio, these ideas just need to make the jump to real-world applications🚀! Dominic recently joined GASBs Industry department to pave the way for upcoming players in Germany's Biotech Landscape🏞️.

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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Jun 23

Meet us at the #TransBIB-Symposium on the 26th/27th of June in Greifswald🚀! We are excited to meet up with the #bioeconomy landscape of germany and to see innovative ideas and find new colleagues!

German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · May 5

We are very happy to co-host yet another event with @nucleate.bsky.social🎉! Join us for exciting panels followed by a familiar networking session with likeminded biotech enthusiasts🤝!
📆22.05.25
🕑18:00
📍Berlin
Register right here👇
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Centre for Synthetic Biology @TUDarmstadt @synbio.bsky.social · Apr 28

🚀From idea to Start-Up in SynBio!
🧪Apply now for our Start-Up Summer School!
📅 22–26 Sept 2025 | 📍Darmstadt & Gernsheim
🎯Topic Molecular Biosensing
💡For MSc, PhD & Postdocs
🔗Network & pitch your own idea!
www.tu-darmstadt.de/synbio/works...
#SynBio #Startup #Biotech #ScienceToBusiness

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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Apr 28

👉 Meet the GASB team! 👈
The most important part of GASB are our members! Tejasshree GK is part of our recruiting team and is also active as a graphic designer🖌️! That way, she helps us to continuously grow our community!

German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Apr 27

👉 Meet the GASB team! 👈
We work on various projects at the same time📈. To make sure that you dont miss any important information, our Officer for Representation, Michael Spädt, takes care of our communication channels to give you all the updates you need🤝!

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German Association for Synthetic Biology (GASB) e.V @gasb-synbio.bsky.social · Apr 16

👉 Meet the GASB team! 👈
Politics play a decisive role in the application of SynBio techniques. This makes a healthy exchange between scientists and policy makers crucial to allow for a flourishing SynBio landscape🌺. Our Head of Politics, Florian Hänsel, is responsible to foster this exchange📈!

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