2026 Synthetic Biology Expo

The Stanford Synthetic Biology Expo is for early-career researchers to learn about and present work related to the field of synthetic biology. This event aims to bring together diverse students, faculty, and staff across multiple disciplines to learn from one another and spark new collaborations. This event will consist of lightning talks from synthetic biology faculty around campus and a poster session.

AGENDA

12:00–1:00 PM Poster Registration 

1:00–1:15 PM Opening Remarks – Michael C. Jewett, Professor of Bioengineering

1:15–1:45 PM Keynote Talk – Drew Endy, Associate Professor of Bioengineering

                                      Ex Uno Plures -- Life Beyond SpudCell - Synthetic Cells via Bottom-up Bioengineering

1:45–2:15 PM Lightning Talks 

                       • Xiaojing Gao, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering 

                       • Leah Bushin, Assistant Professor of Chemistry

                       • Patrick Hsu, Assistant Professor of Pathology Co-Founder of the Arc Institute 

2:15–2:30 PM Break

2:30–3:00 PM Lightning Talks 

                       • Jenn Brophy, Assistant Professor of Bioengineering

                       • Christopher Lowe, Associate Professor of Biology, Hopkins Marine Station 

                       • Zina Good, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Immunology and Rheumatology

3:00–3:30 PM Student and Postdoc Poster Pitches 

3:30–3:50 PM Closing Remarks 

3:50–5:00 PM Poster Session