Conference opening
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Welcome
Professor Claire Eyers, University of Liverpool
09:15 - 09:25
Biobased supply chains and biocatalysis
Session chaired by Professor Andrew Carnell
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Building enzymes with new function
Professor Anthony Green, Director, Manchester Institute of Biotechnology
09:25 - 09:45
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Unlocking potential: advanced characterization in catalysis for biomass valorization and green chemistry
Dr Rosa Arrigo, University of Salford
09:45 - 10:05
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Protein engineering of acetyl xylan esterase for enhanced biomass conversion, improved activity and stability in acidic environments
Sadia Sarwar, University of Salford
10:05 - 10:20
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Making brewing waste valuable
Danny Wales, University of Salford
10:20 - 10:35
Refreshment break
Refreshments will be served in the Axis just across from rooms 1 and 2.
10:35 - 11:10
Bringing together science and society
Session chaired by Professor Claire Eyers
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Bringing together science and society
Professor Lynne Bianchi, Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, EDIA and founder and Director of the Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub (SEERIH), The University of Manchester
11:10 - 11:30
Integration of digital and AI into biotechnology
Session charied by Dr Femi Olorunniji
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Digital enzyme evolution
Dr Andrew Currin, Imperagen
11:30 - 11:50
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Machine learning for synbio: navigating sequence space intelligently
Professor Doug Kell, University of Liverpool
11:50 - 12:10
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Utilising ML and AI tools to understand difficult-to-engineer enzymes
Cathal O’Reilly, Manchester Institute of Biotechnology
12:10 - 12:25
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Accelerating enzyme discovery for accessible molecular diagnostics - a case study
Dr Maribel Montufar, Simplex Molecular
12:25 - 12:40
Professor Neil Dixon
Chair Manchester Institute of Biotechnology
Paul Bello
Innovate UK
Massimo Noro
STFC Daresbury
Natalie Jones
EPSRC
Opportunities for accelerating impact creation: funding, influencing and scaling (panel discussion)
12:40 -13:10
IBIC announcements and posters
Session chaired by Professor Aline Miller
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IBIC open funding opportunities
Professor Aline Miller, Director Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst
13:10 - 13:20
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Poster prize-giving and closing remarks
Professor Aline Miller, Director Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst
13:20 - 13:30
Lunch, networking, and exhibition stands
Lunch will be served in the Axis, just across the flyover from rooms 1 and 2.
13:30 - 14:30
Careers event for PhDs and early career researchers
14:30 - 15:30
Alternative Career Paths Post PhD
Professor Aline Miller
Chair IBIC
Dr Tim Eyes
Imperagen
Dr Joe Mowll-Clarke
The University of Manchester
Dr Vicky De Groof
Holiferm
Dr Kyle Burgess
IP Lawyer