Workshops
Building a Career in Synthetic Biology | Prof. Dr. Gert Bange, SYNMIKRO Marburg
The workshop “Career Paths in Synthetic Biology” provides insights into professional opportunities at the interface of molecular biology, engineering, and biotechnology. Participants will learn about different career paths, relevant skills, and current developments in the field of synthetic biology. The workshop also offers space for questions and discussion about entry points and career development in this interdisciplinary field.
Ethical Questions: Chances and Risks of Synthetic Biology | Dr. Amelie Rüppel, University of Marburg
What does “synthetic” mean? How does the synthetic relate to what we commonly call the natural? And why is this distinction significant for understanding ethical debates surrounding synthetic biology? This workshop aims, on the one hand, to shed light on ethical arguments grounded in different conceptions of nature, which often frame public debates on synthetic biology. On the other hand, it proposes a more pragmatic and concrete approach to the ethics of synthetic biology by introducing a gradual model for the ethical evaluation of research and practices in the field.
Translation Sprint: From Research to Real-World Impact | Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Marburg (MAFEX)
In this interactive 90-minute design dash, participants will transform scientific research ideas into first translational concepts by identifying relevant stakeholders, defining real-world problems, exploring solution pathways, and mapping key resources and partners.
Using the DeepTech Translation Canvas methodology, teams collaboratively develop a first impact and translation roadmap from lab to application.
Participants may work either on their own research ideas or on real-world DeepTech and Life Science cases inspired by successful scientific spin-offs.