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We are excited to announce the next speaker for ESACT-UK 2025 🌟Introducing the next speaker in our series: James Budge🌟 Dr. Budge attained his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the School of Biosciences at the University of Kent, United Kingdom. He is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University, investigating cellular processes that impact upon production of biotherapeutics. He has long-standing collaborations with industry in the development and commercial application of new technologies in the biotherapeutic industry and his work has so far led to the granting of three international patents. He is also on the committee for ESACT Frontiers focussing on career progression and active engagement of early career researchers. Title: Mapping and Manipulating Cellular Processes that Determine Expression from Plasmid DNA 🌟Session: 2 - Engineering biology in bioprocessing 📅 Date: 8th January 2025 📌 Stay connected for the latest updates! Follow our page to catch every episode of "Meet the Speakers." 🎤   #MeetTheSpeakers #Innovation #Research #Bioengineering #Academia #ThoughtLeadership #LinkedInSeries  

We are excited to announce the next speaker for ESACT-UK 2025 🌟Introducing the next speaker in our series: DONGDA ZHANG🌟 Dr. Dongda Zhang is a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the The University of Manchester and a Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Fellow. His group focuses on the development of methodologies and practical applications for industrially focused mathematical modelling and data analytical techniques, aimed at understanding and operating complex chemical and biochemical processes. They are interested in exploring how advanced digital technologies, particularly when integrated through interpretable machine learning and data intelligence techniques, along with rigorous mathematical analysis and physical modelling approaches, can accelerate novel process development, optimisation, and automate industrial process manufacturing. Title: Integrating data intelligence and physical insights to accelerate bioprocess digital twin construction and knowledge discovery. 🌟Session: 3 - Big data and AI in bioprocessing 📅 Date: 9th January 2025 📌 Stay connected for the latest updates! Follow our page to catch every episode of "Meet the Speakers." 🎤   #MeetTheSpeakers #Innovation #Research #Bioengineering #Academia #ThoughtLeadership #LinkedInSeries  

We are excited to announce the next speaker for ESACT-UK 2025 🌟Introducing the next speaker in our series: Mario Pereira🌟 Mario is the Director of Technologies and Business Development at ATUM, bringing over 15 years of combined academic and industrial expertise in recombinant protein expression. He earned his PhD in Biotechnology from the University of Manchester, where he investigated the transcriptional mechanisms that regulate recombinant promoters in CHO cells. Following his doctoral studies, Mario pursued his passion for biotherapeutic manufacturing at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies and Horizon Discovery, where he had different scientific and commercial-related roles. Passionate about technology development, Mario is driven by a desire to translate scientific discoveries into impactful technologies. ❗Title: From Landing Pads to Transposases to CRISPR: What Have Gene Editing Tools Given to Biomanufacturing, and Where Can They Take Us? 🌟Session: 2 - Engineering biology in bioprocessing 📅 Date: 8th January 2025 📌 Stay connected for the latest updates! Follow our page to catch every episode of "Meet the Speakers." 🎤   #MeetTheSpeakers #Innovation #Research #Bioengineering #Academia #ThoughtLeadership #LinkedInSeries

✨ Nominations are still open for the prestigious Chris Hewitt Rising Star Award! ✨ Do you know someone making waves in the field? This is your chance to nominate them and recognize their outstanding contributions! 📃Nominate someone here: https://lnkd.in/ePrCwSDb Join us at next year’s ESACT-UK conference to hear from the 2024 award winner, Mauro Torres! 🌟 ✅ Register here: https://lnkd.in/e5yd9Qqd #ESACTUK #ChrisHewittAward #RisingStar #Bioprocessing #Biotechnology #Awards"

Preparations for our 35th ESACT-UK conference are well underway! Watch this space for our speaker line up which will be announced soon. Join us in Birmingham in January to celebrate our 35th year!! Registration is open now so take advantage of our early bird rates. https://lnkd.in/e5yd9Qqd

🚨 Just 6 weeks left until the abstract submission deadline! 🚨 Are you an early career researcher with exciting work to share? Don’t miss this opportunity to present at our upcoming conference! Successful candidates will have the chance to receive full or partial bursaries 🏆

🚀 Registration is now OPEN for ESACT-UK 2025! 🚀 Secure your spot now and save £100 with the Early Bird rate! 🕒 Don't miss out—Early Bird pricing ends on 29 November 2024. 🎉 Plus, ESACT-UK members get an extra £100 off per ticket at checkout! 🌐Registration: https://lnkd.in/e5yd9Qqd Register today and join us for an incredible conference! 🎤🔬 #ESACTUK2025 #Conference #EarlyBird #Biotechnology

We are excited to announce the first confirmed speaker for ESACT-UK 2025 🌟Introducing the first speaker in our series: Emma Dave 🌟 Emma Davé is a principal scientist at UCB, having joined the company in 2005. Her interests lie in Research and Development of antibody therapeutic medicines and she is an integral contributor to the development of novel antibody therapeutic formats. She specialises in molecular biology, antibody expression, protein engineering and bio-fermentation. She is also a seasoned PhD supervisor and currently involved in project management. Emma Davé has published in both peer reviewed scientific journals and is a co-inventor on several UCB patents. Prior to joining UCB, spent 10 years in Academia, specialising in areas of genetics and pathogenesis of infectious diseases. Emma earned her PhD from the University of Sheffield. 🌟Session: 6 – Advances in immunotherapies 📅 Date: 9th January 2025 📌 Stay connected for the latest updates! Follow our page to catch every episode of "Meet the Speakers." 🎤   #MeetTheSpeakers #Innovation #Research #Bioengineering #Academia #ThoughtLeadership #LinkedInSeries

📢 Exciting News for Early Career Researchers! 🎓 We are thrilled to announce that ESACT-UK is now accepting abstract submissions for the Early Career Researcher Session at our upcoming conference. This is your chance to showcase your work, connect with peers, and gain invaluable insights from seasoned professionals. There are opportunities to present oral, poster flash or poster presentations, and all successful candidates will be awarded a full or partial bursary to attend the meeting! Key Details: 📅 Conference Date: 8th-9th  January 2025 📍 Location: The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham 📝 Submission Deadline: 25th October 2024 How to Submit: ✍️ Prepare your abstract following the guidelines on our website. ✅Visit https://lnkd.in/e5yd9Qqd for details on how to submit your abstract. 🤞Stay tuned for updates on the selection process! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to take your research journey to the next level. Join us in shaping the future of science and technology! Let's together create a brighter future for early career researchers! 🚀 #EsactUKConference #EarlyResearchers #ScienceAndTechnology #CareerOpportunity

🌟 The Chris Hewitt Rising Star Award Applications Are Now OPEN! 🌟 This award is in memory of Professor Christopher J Hewitt FREng who was a Professor of Biological Engineering, a pioneer and advocate of cell culture and was Pro-Vice Chancellor and Executive Dean of the School of Life and Health Sciences at Aston University. 🏆 The Chris Hewitt Rising Star Award celebrates outstanding talent, dedication, and innovation in our field. This is your chance to nominate yourself or someone else for their exceptional contributions. 🏅 Key Details: 🌐 Eligibility: ≤10 years of relevant experience in the field of cell culture biotechnology. 📆 Application Deadline: 11th October 2024. 🎉Application Decision: The successful applicant will be notified by the end of December. How to Apply: Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ePrCwSDb Fill out the application form including details of the Nominee, the reason for nomination and the Nominator. Submit your application before the deadline. Let's celebrate excellence and innovation in the field of cell culture biotechnology together! 🌠 #RisingStarAward #Excellence #Innovation