#coesb24
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. 💡🤝✨
December 19, 2024 at 1:16 AM
#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!
December 10, 2024 at 3:36 AM
#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!
December 9, 2024 at 9:14 PM
🌱 #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
December 9, 2024 at 5:48 AM
🌍✨ #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. 💡🔬
December 9, 2024 at 4:24 AM
🌟 #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. 💡♻️
December 9, 2024 at 4:02 AM
🌟 #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!
December 6, 2024 at 12:03 AM
December 5, 2024 at 12:42 AM
🌟 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
December 4, 2024 at 11:16 PM
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! 🙌
December 4, 2024 at 10:30 PM
💬 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
December 4, 2024 at 9:58 PM
💡 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. 🙌
December 4, 2024 at 6:44 AM
#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! 🙌
December 4, 2024 at 6:05 AM
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
December 4, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Beautiful rainbow here in Wollongong yesterday evening to smile on #coesb24!
December 4, 2024 at 3:46 AM
☕ 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
December 4, 2024 at 1:22 AM
🙏 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.
December 4, 2024 at 1:18 AM
☕ 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.
December 4, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Thank you Dr Kate Michie for your talk on #deeplearning in #proteinscience this morning at the EMCR Workshop on day 1 of #CoESB24.
Great audience at my talk on deep learning in protein science, held at the ARC centre of excellence Synthetic Biology conference in Wollongong today! Excited to see all the science in this space. Lots of great questions. Thanks for making it fun. Was able to sneak in some CASP 16 outcomes! 🧶🧬
December 3, 2024 at 10:57 AM
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
November 29, 2024 at 1:26 AM
✨#CoESB24 Keynote Speaker Spotlight: Dr Jitendra Joshi, @woodsideenergy.bsky.social

Dr Joshi's keynote will be about: Biotechnology for Emissions Reduction in Oil and Gas Industry: Potential Opportunities and Challenges.

📅: Thursday 5 December, 11:50am
📍: CoESB Annual Conference 2024
November 27, 2024 at 5:06 AM