CSB ’23 By the Numbers
From AI-designed robots to new insights on anti-cancer therapies and protein folding, CSB’s researchers broke new ground in 2023 uncovering new ways to apply synthetic biology to big challenges in … Continued
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New platform solves key problems in targeted drug delivery
Northwestern University synthetic biologists have developed a flexible new platform that removes barriers for promising cell and gene therapies.
CSB Startup Opera Bioscience Reaches Tipping Point
Translating exciting discoveries into next-generation technologies fuels the mission of the Center for Synthetic Biology (CSB) at Northwestern. Since its inception in 2016, the CSB has produced several start-up companies … Continued
CSB Annual Retreat Draws Synthetic Biology Experts and Students
Center for Synthetic Biology (CSB) faculty, staff and students, and guest speakers from academia and industry gathered for the Center’s Annual Retreat last week to exchange ideas, career experiences, … Continued
Instant Evolution: AI Designs New Robot from Scratch in Seconds
A team led by CSB member Sam Kriegman has developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) to date that can intelligently design robots from scratch.
CSB research highlighted as Northwestern hits historic milestone
As Northwestern hits $1B in research funding, Northwestern Now highlights Ludmilla’s study revealing the potential for bacteria to help recycle plastics and Yogesh’s study understanding why some cells become resistant … Continued
Undergraduates Celebrate Summer Synthetic Biology Research Experiences
After nine weeks of hands-on research, the fifth cohort of Northwestern’s Center for Synthetic Biology’s Undergraduate Research Experience (SynBREU) gathered to share what they learned and celebrate their successes at … Continued
Is our water safe? At-home test receives $3 million grant
Northwestern CSB researchers will conduct a pilot study to enable Chicago-area residents to test for lead, copper and PFAS.
Niall Mangan Receives DOE Early Career Award
The award recognizes next-generation STEM leaders poised to solidify America’s role as a driver of science.
Sam Kriegman Named Schmidt Futures AI2050 Early Career Fellow
The award supports bold and ambitious multidisciplinary research in advancing AI for the benefit of society.