[Lecture] Synthetic Biology and Its Applications

Lecturer: Fang Baishan (Xiamen University)

Date: March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)

Time: 8:30-11:00 a.m.

Venue: Conference Room, Fifth Floor, Eastern Office Building

Report Content: Synthetic biology has emerged as a fiercely contested frontier in science and technology following rapid advancements. Although China’s synthetic biology research started relatively late, it has gained remarkable momentum and flourished. Breakthroughs in synthetic biology are driving industrial progress and profoundly impacting daily life. As an interdisciplinary field, synthetic biology still faces challenges such as the complexity of bio-manufacturing processes, intricate metabolic pathways, and the need for further optimization of biocatalysts. The development of synthetic biology remains an ambitious undertaking with significant milestones ahead.

Introduction to the Speaker: Fang Baishan, Distinguished Professor of Xiamen University, serves as a committee member of the Enzyme Engineering Professional Committee of the Chinese Society for Microbiology. He has led multiple key projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. With over 100 academic papers published in prestigious journals such as Nature Catalysis and one monograph to his credit, Professor Fang has been honored with titles including “National Outstanding Teacher”.

Source: NYNU Academic Activities (Chinese)

https://www.nynu.edu.cn/info/1048/29477.htm