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Jun 22, 2023

Special lecture: Minimal Synthetic Bacteria by J. Craig Venter Institute

July 21, 2023

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the time and lecture format have been changed.

The time has been changed to 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

The lecture will be streamed online at Tanaka Memorial Hall, Sugimoto Campus, Osaka Metropolitan University. You are welcome to attend in person at the venue or participate virtually.

The lecture will be streamed from the following URL

Special lecture: Minimal Synthetic Bacteria by J. Craig Venter Institute (YouTube)



The J. Craig Venter Institute in the U.S., known for human genome research, has made outstanding achievements in the field of synthetic biology, including chemical synthesis, replacement, and computer design of genomic DNA, with the aim of understanding human life. In particular, the minimal synthetic bacteria syn3.0, released in 2016, made a great impact on the world.

Professor Glass, the Synthetic Biology Team Leader, will be giving a special lecture on the history and future of his research to students and the general public.

  • Date: Friday, July 21, 2023 11:00-12:10
  • Place: Tanaka Memorial Hall, Sugimoto Campus, Osaka Metropolitan University
  • Theme: Minimal Synthetic Bacteria
  • Target: Students and general public
  • Participation fee: free

    *The lecture will be conducted in English.
Contact

Professor Makoto Miyata, Graduate School of Science
E-mail miyata[at]omu.ac.jp
*Please change [at] to @.

Presented by Professor Makoto Miyata, Graduate School of Science, Osaka Metropolitan University
Under the auspice of Osaka Metropolitan University

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