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✨ Happy 62nd Independence Day, Uganda! ✨ Today, we celebrate 62 years of independence – a journey of resilience, unity, and progress. At SynBio Africa, we are proud to be part of Uganda’s growth story of making Uganda the Best. Together, let’s continue to build a healthier, more sustainable, and innovative future for Uganda and Africa. Happy Independence Day, Uganda! 🎉 #UgandaIndependenceDay2024

Our work has been published. It assessed the Level of current awareness and impressions of #syntheticbiology among biosciences stakeholders in Nigeria. The study was not to draw exhaustive conclusions on the bio-science stakeholders’ awareness of synthetic biology but, rather to provide findings of the survey study expected to serve as a compass, steering the course of safe and responsible synthetic biology in the Nigerian bioscience sphere. To my fellow wonderful co-authors- Dr. Igborgbor Jude, Abubakar Madika, PhD, Geoffrey Otim, Emmanuel Adamolekun Well done. SynBio Africa SynBio Africa African Society for Synthetic Biology National Biosafety Management Agency NABDA - National Biotechnology Development Agency Read and Download via: https://lnkd.in/eBdE2dQV or https://lnkd.in/eWWZbKR7

What do you know about Synthetic Biology? Have you been wondering what it is and possible challenges it could come with? Join us for a deep dive into the basics of Synthetic Biology - exploring its processes, future prospects, and challenges with Dr. Kapila Kumar on the October 10, 2024, at 5pm EAT, 3pm WAT(+1), 7:30 pm IST. Dr. Kumar is the Director of the Molecular Biosciences Research Cluster (MBRC) and an Associate Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, SET, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies MRIIRS. Join the ASSB Knowledge Sharing Webinar 2.0 to explore the relevance of Synthetic Biology research and outcomes for bio-economic growth. Don't miss out! Register at https://bit.ly/ASSBWeb2. After registering, the Zoom link will be sent to you a day before the meeting. #BiotechResearch #MolecularBiosciences #EmergingTechnologies #LifeSciences #BiotechExpert #DrKapilaKumar #MRIIRS #WebinarSeries #BiotechnologyEducation #ScienceAndTechnology #HealthcareInnovation

#tbt It’s exactly two months ever since the third annual SynBio Africa conference happened in @Nairobi Kenya.This insightful event organized by Geoffrey Otim the founder and CEO of SynBio Africa gave me chance to interact with the Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global) directors Dr.Scott Walper and Dr.Martina Siwek ! My take home was thinking about “crazy ideas “ that could transform the world into a better place ! Today ,I am grateful that I have triggered to think beyond imagination ,written down ideas and will soon bring them t reality!!!Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global) UNIDIR — UN Institute for Disarmament Research SynBio Africa Makerere University #syntheticbiology

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Last Call to join #SynCell #Africa #Research #Consortium We are excited to announce the launch of SynCell Africa, a pioneering initiative focused on advancing synthetic cell research across the African continent, with a primary focus on addressing #sickle #cell #disease (SCD). We are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from #academic institutions, #research #laboratories, and individual experts across Africa to join this pioneering consortium. Interested parties are invited to submit an expression of interest (EOI) outlining their expertise, resources, and potential contributions to the SynCell Africa consortium. Please send your EOI to info@synbioafrica.com by Friday 27th September 2024. Selected participants will be invited to engage in further discussions to define the consortium’s structure, governance, and research agenda. #SickleCell #SCD Geoffrey Otim Africa CDC African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) African Union #syntheticbiology Read more details here: https://lnkd.in/gPmnP7VA

🚀 Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Grant Proposal Team at SynBio Africa! 🚀 SynBio Africa has recently secured #office and #laboratory space at Uganda National Health Research Organization (UNHRO) HQ in Entebbe, and we're gearing up for an impactful project aimed at tackling #waste and #sustainability challenges in #Uganda. We are applying for a grant from the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat – Office of the President (STI-OP), Uganda. Our proposed project focuses on converting #industrial, #agricultural, and #municipal solid wastes into #biofuels and #biochemicals using #gas #fermentation technology. This project will leverage cutting-edge gas fermentation technology to: 🌱 Reduce carbon emissions ⚡ Foster energy independence ♻️ Promote environmental sustainability We're looking to build a dynamic proposal and implementation team with expertise in: Gas Fermentation Technology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Industrial Automation, Metabolic Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Waste Management & Valorization, Fermentation Technology, Analytical Chemistry, and more! 💡 Our Goal: Establish a #pilot gas fermentation #bioreactor plant to produce biofuels and biochemicals—a significant step toward sustainable waste management and a circular economy. If you have expertise and experiences in any of the areas listed above, we'd love to have you on board! Please send us your updated CV to info@synbioafrica.com. We shall reach out to selected individuals to discuss this exciting opportunity further. #Eligibility: The call is open to #Ugandan individuals. Deadline: 16th September 2024 Grant call details: https://lnkd.in/dd8AHkEG Let’s innovate together for a greener future! 🌍 #SynBioAfrica #Sustainability #GasFermentation #Biofuels #WasteManagement #CircularEconomy #Biotechnology #UgandaInnovation #GasFermentation #Technology #ChemicalEngineering #IndustrialBiotechnology #EnvironmentalBiotechnology #IndustrialAutomation #MetabolicEngineering #BioprocessEngineering #WasteManagement #WasteValorization #FermentationTechnology #AnalyticalChemistry #circulareconomy

Exciting Research Alert! Our latest study, published in Biotechnology for Biofuels, explores how Clostridium autoethanogenum—an acetogenic bacterium—adapts to various hydrogen (H₂) ratios in its feedstock. Our focus? Enhancing carbon capture efficiency, with a spotlight on CO₂ conversion. Special recognition goes to our extraordinary co-first authors, Megan Elliott and Adam Thompson, for their outstanding contributions to this research. Many thanks to our colleagues Lucas Watson Mendelson, Michael Martin and LanzaTech co-founder Sean Simpson. We also extend our gratitude to our co-corresponding authors, Robert Hettich and Steve Brown, for their invaluable guidance and support throughout this study. A big shoutout to our collaborative partners at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), including Richard Giannone and Tim Tschaplinski, for their invaluable contributions. 🔍 Key Insights: - Elevated CO₂ Utilization: Deploying higher H₂:CO ratios (up to 11:1) enhances direct CO₂ utilization, attaining up to 75% carbon efficiency in ethanol production. - Consistent WLP Proteins: Despite variations in gas composition, the essential Wood-Ljungdahl pathway (WLP) proteins stay robust. - Post-Translational Modifications: Significant changes, especially in lysine-acetylation, suggest regulatory mechanisms that fine-tune enzymatic activities, optimizing carbon capture. - Metabolomic Shifts: Accumulations of fatty acids and changes in carbon storage are evident, influenced by the differing gas ratios. This groundbreaking research not only unveils the metabolic adaptations of C. autoethanogenum but also paves the way for innovative bioengineering strategies to maximize CO₂ conversion in industrial applications. Grateful for the support from the ARPA-E ECOSynBio Program. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/guUvHRj4 #SustainableTech #CarbonCapture #RenewableEnergy #ORNL #CarbonSmart

The rising burden of #Sickle #Cell #Disease in #Uganda. A call to action for #experts in the field to join #SynCell Africa #consortium - a synthetic cell research initiative by SynBio Africa leveraging #synthetic #biology to develop effective therapeutic technologies to combat Sickle Cell Disease in #Africa. To join the consortium, find more details here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gffTVcga

Join efforts in the fight against #Sickle #Cell #Disease #SCD Send your EOI to info@synbioafrica.com