EBRC In Translation

EBRC SPA
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EBRC In Translation

EBRC In Translation is a podcast working to bring you conversations with leaders in the world of Engineering Biology. The show is the official podcast of the Engineering Biology Research Consortium Student and Postdoc Association and is hosted by a rotating cast of graduate students and postdocs. To find out more about the EBRC SPA, visit our website at https://ebrc.org/programs/student-postdoc-association/.

  1. 12/20/2024

    31. Reimagining Genomes w/ Jef Boeke

    In this episode, we’re joined by Prof. Jef Boeke, a pioneer in synthetic genomics. Jef shares his journey from uncovering retrotransposons in yeast to leading the ambitious Sc2.0 project, an international collaboration to design and build the world’s first fully synthetic Saccharomyces cerevisiae genome. Along the way, we delve into the groundbreaking science, the collaborative spirit of synthetic biology, and what it takes to push the boundaries of genomics. For more information about EBRC, ...

    52 min

  2. 09/23/2024

    30. Biotech for our Homeworld w/ Dan Goodwin and Paul Reginato

    In this episode, we speak with Daniel Goodwin and Paul Reginato, the co-founders of Homeworld Collective, a non-profit working to support the social, intellectual, and funding infrastructure needed for climate biotech. Dan and Paul discuss the challenges in climate biotech, action-oriented optimism, their fast-grants program for climate research, how writing is a superpower, and so much more. Later this year, Homeworld Collective will open a Garden Grants call for proposals on research in bi...

    1h 8m

  3. 07/01/2024

    29. Commercializing CRISPR w/ Janice Chen

    In this episode, we speak with Janice Chen, co-founder and CTO of Mammoth Biosciences. From her PhD work in Jennifer Doudna's lab to co-founding a biotech startup, Dr. Chen discusses her journey of translating scientific discoveries into real-world applications. Learn about the development of CRISPR-based diagnostics, including a rapid COVID-19 test, and gain insights into the evolving landscape of gene editing therapeutics. Dr. Chen also offers valuable advice for scientists looking to bridg...

    38 min

  4. 05/15/2024

    28. Flower Design and DIY Bio w/ Sebastian Cocioba

    In this episode, we talk to Sebastian Cocioba, a self-taught, independent researcher who designs flowers and develops tools that lower the entry barrier for others to do biology research. We talk with Sebastian about his unique path to Engineering Biology, his experience with DIY biology, the importance of open science, the role of citizen scientists in engineering biology, and much more! During the episode, Sebastian mentions that he recently started a YouTube channel, which you can find h...

    52 min

  5. 04/15/2024

    27. Non-Model Careers and Open-Source Biology w/ Prachee Avasthi

    In this episode, we interview Dr. Prachee Avasthi, Co-founder and CSO of Arcadia Science and previous Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at Dartmouth. We talk with Prachee about her many layers of experiments, from mining new biological tools to building new organizational structures for open science. We also talk with her about non-canonical career paths, science publishing models, and much more! For more information about EBRC, visit our website at ebrc.org. If you are int...

    44 min

  6. 02/01/2024

    26. Synthetic Biology and Awestronomy w/ Drew Endy

    In this episode, we interview Drew Endy, a professor in the Department of Biological Engineering at Stanford University. We talk to Drew about making the engineering of living systems routine, how biology is the perfect technology to interface with joules, bits, and atoms, the concept of synbiophobia-phobia, teaching biological literacy via the “Labrary”, the new discipline of Awestronomy, and so much more. In this episode, Drew mentions several interesting reads: The Genesis of a Curriculum...

    1h 13m

  7. 01/08/2024

    25. Engineering Biology in Africa w/ Geoffrey Otim

    In this episode, we interview Geoffrey Otim, founder and CEO of SynBio Africa and founder of iGEM Makarere, the first iGEM team in East Africa. We discuss the unique health, agricultural, climate, biosecurity, and energy challenges being tackled by the emerging engineering biology community in Africa. We also talk about his policy advocacy, African Union-led initiatives, and the cultural, political, and funding headwinds faced by African scientists. For more information about EBRC, visit our ...

    55 min

  8. 11/13/2023

    24. Preprinting Biological Research w/ John Inglis and Richard Sever

    In this episode, we interview Dr. John Inglis and Dr. Richard Sever, the executive director and assistant director respectively of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. John and Richard also co-founded both bioRxiv and medRxiv, the primary preprint servers for biological and medical research. We discuss what makes the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press unique, how they founded bioRxiv and medRxiv, how preprinting allows us to do experiments on the publication system itself, and much more!...

    1h 19m
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EBRC In Translation is a podcast working to bring you conversations with leaders in the world of Engineering Biology. The show is the official podcast of the Engineering Biology Research Consortium Student and Postdoc Association and is hosted by a rotating cast of graduate students and postdocs. To find out more about the EBRC SPA, visit our website at https://ebrc.org/programs/student-postdoc-association/.

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  • Creator
    EBRC SPA
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 EBRC In Translation
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