EngBio CDT
@engbiocdt.bsky.social
UK EPSRC BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineering Biology, Universities of Bristol and Oxford
This week, the EngBio CDT hosted David Vincent from eXmoor Pharma as part of our Industry Seminar Series. David provided insights into process development challenges in Advanced Therapies and how eXmoor Pharma can help overcome these.
November 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This week, the EngBio CDT hosted David Vincent from eXmoor Pharma as part of our Industry Seminar Series. David provided insights into process development challenges in Advanced Therapies and how eXmoor Pharma can help overcome these.
Cohort 2 completed their first teaching block at Oxford and are now in Reading for the annual retreat! This is a chance to reflect, connect, and learn through sessions on bioethics, EDI, and responsible research. It’s been great to see the enthusiasm, teamwork, and curiosity from everyone involved!
October 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Cohort 2 completed their first teaching block at Oxford and are now in Reading for the annual retreat! This is a chance to reflect, connect, and learn through sessions on bioethics, EDI, and responsible research. It’s been great to see the enthusiasm, teamwork, and curiosity from everyone involved!
Interested in the Engineering Biology CDT? 🌟
Join our webinar on Fri 14 Nov, 12:30 PM (GMT) to learn about the course, 2026 entry, and the application process.
Register by Thu 13 Nov, 12 PM: bit.ly/4noQx2U
We look forward to seeing you!
Join our webinar on Fri 14 Nov, 12:30 PM (GMT) to learn about the course, 2026 entry, and the application process.
Register by Thu 13 Nov, 12 PM: bit.ly/4noQx2U
We look forward to seeing you!
October 28, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Interested in the Engineering Biology CDT? 🌟
Join our webinar on Fri 14 Nov, 12:30 PM (GMT) to learn about the course, 2026 entry, and the application process.
Register by Thu 13 Nov, 12 PM: bit.ly/4noQx2U
We look forward to seeing you!
Join our webinar on Fri 14 Nov, 12:30 PM (GMT) to learn about the course, 2026 entry, and the application process.
Register by Thu 13 Nov, 12 PM: bit.ly/4noQx2U
We look forward to seeing you!
... the seminar will take place on at 3pm on Tuesday 25th November in the Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building.
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Sign up to attend here:
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October 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
... the seminar will take place on at 3pm on Tuesday 25th November in the Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin Building.
Sign up to attend here:
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Sign up to attend here:
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The second student-led seminar this academic year will be hosted by Cecilia Gallego Rubio.
Cecilia has invited Dr Jenny Molloy, University of Cambridge, to deliver a talk in Oxford.Titled 'DNA Parts to Partnerships: Open Source Tech to Accelerate Synthetic Biology and Local Reagent Manufacturing'...
Cecilia has invited Dr Jenny Molloy, University of Cambridge, to deliver a talk in Oxford.Titled 'DNA Parts to Partnerships: Open Source Tech to Accelerate Synthetic Biology and Local Reagent Manufacturing'...
October 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The second student-led seminar this academic year will be hosted by Cecilia Gallego Rubio.
Cecilia has invited Dr Jenny Molloy, University of Cambridge, to deliver a talk in Oxford.Titled 'DNA Parts to Partnerships: Open Source Tech to Accelerate Synthetic Biology and Local Reagent Manufacturing'...
Cecilia has invited Dr Jenny Molloy, University of Cambridge, to deliver a talk in Oxford.Titled 'DNA Parts to Partnerships: Open Source Tech to Accelerate Synthetic Biology and Local Reagent Manufacturing'...
Jack presented a fantastic poster showcasing his work, impressing both judges and attendees. It was also a great opportunity for Jack to make meaningful connections with biomanufacturing companies, VCs, and consultants.
Well done Jack! 🥳
Well done Jack! 🥳
October 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Jack presented a fantastic poster showcasing his work, impressing both judges and attendees. It was also a great opportunity for Jack to make meaningful connections with biomanufacturing companies, VCs, and consultants.
Well done Jack! 🥳
Well done Jack! 🥳
Congratulations to student Jack from Cohort 1 for winning Best Poster at the Future Talent Competition during the TechBio UK Conference, organised by the BioIndustry Association (BIA)! 🏆
#TechBioUK
#TechBioUK
October 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Congratulations to student Jack from Cohort 1 for winning Best Poster at the Future Talent Competition during the TechBio UK Conference, organised by the BioIndustry Association (BIA)! 🏆
#TechBioUK
#TechBioUK
Meet the team!👋 Emma Gregory
Emma is our CDT Administrator, based at University of Oxford. She is the main point of contact for Oxford home base students
"The best thing about working with the students is hearing all their amazing work. I can’t wait to see where their research will lead them!"
Emma is our CDT Administrator, based at University of Oxford. She is the main point of contact for Oxford home base students
"The best thing about working with the students is hearing all their amazing work. I can’t wait to see where their research will lead them!"
October 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Meet the team!👋 Emma Gregory
Emma is our CDT Administrator, based at University of Oxford. She is the main point of contact for Oxford home base students
"The best thing about working with the students is hearing all their amazing work. I can’t wait to see where their research will lead them!"
Emma is our CDT Administrator, based at University of Oxford. She is the main point of contact for Oxford home base students
"The best thing about working with the students is hearing all their amazing work. I can’t wait to see where their research will lead them!"
This weekend, Cohort 1 students, Natasha & Cecilia, swapped their lab coats for running shoes to take on Oxford's Half Marathon🏃♀️
Running through Oxford’s most historic & scenic streets, crowds lined the route, bringing lots of energy to the city.
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part! 👏
Running through Oxford’s most historic & scenic streets, crowds lined the route, bringing lots of energy to the city.
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part! 👏
October 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This weekend, Cohort 1 students, Natasha & Cecilia, swapped their lab coats for running shoes to take on Oxford's Half Marathon🏃♀️
Running through Oxford’s most historic & scenic streets, crowds lined the route, bringing lots of energy to the city.
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part! 👏
Running through Oxford’s most historic & scenic streets, crowds lined the route, bringing lots of energy to the city.
Huge congratulations to everyone who took part! 👏
Today is World Mental Health day! Here are some resources we would like to share:
🗺️University of Bristol have a wellbeing map with mindfulness tips and cosy spots to visit here bit.ly/46YObl9
📚University of Oxford have recommended many supportive books, apps, podcasts and more here bit.ly/3L4nC6H
🗺️University of Bristol have a wellbeing map with mindfulness tips and cosy spots to visit here bit.ly/46YObl9
📚University of Oxford have recommended many supportive books, apps, podcasts and more here bit.ly/3L4nC6H
October 10, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Today is World Mental Health day! Here are some resources we would like to share:
🗺️University of Bristol have a wellbeing map with mindfulness tips and cosy spots to visit here bit.ly/46YObl9
📚University of Oxford have recommended many supportive books, apps, podcasts and more here bit.ly/3L4nC6H
🗺️University of Bristol have a wellbeing map with mindfulness tips and cosy spots to visit here bit.ly/46YObl9
📚University of Oxford have recommended many supportive books, apps, podcasts and more here bit.ly/3L4nC6H
If you've been inspired by our recent posts and would like to join the EngBio CDT, applications for Sept 2026 entry are open!
The deadline for Bristol is 13th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTBrist
The deadline for Oxford is 8th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTOx
More course details on our webpages 🔬
The deadline for Bristol is 13th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTBrist
The deadline for Oxford is 8th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTOx
More course details on our webpages 🔬
October 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If you've been inspired by our recent posts and would like to join the EngBio CDT, applications for Sept 2026 entry are open!
The deadline for Bristol is 13th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTBrist
The deadline for Oxford is 8th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTOx
More course details on our webpages 🔬
The deadline for Bristol is 13th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTBrist
The deadline for Oxford is 8th Jan 2026
bit.ly/EngBioCDTOx
More course details on our webpages 🔬
Meet the team!👋 Professor Jennifer McManus
Jennifer is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at University of Bristol
Jennifer's research looks at how inter-molecular protein interactions direct protein assembly to form crystals, gels and demixed liquids
Find out about her research: bit.ly/3KX1ACQ
Jennifer is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at University of Bristol
Jennifer's research looks at how inter-molecular protein interactions direct protein assembly to form crystals, gels and demixed liquids
Find out about her research: bit.ly/3KX1ACQ
October 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Meet the team!👋 Professor Jennifer McManus
Jennifer is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at University of Bristol
Jennifer's research looks at how inter-molecular protein interactions direct protein assembly to form crystals, gels and demixed liquids
Find out about her research: bit.ly/3KX1ACQ
Jennifer is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at University of Bristol
Jennifer's research looks at how inter-molecular protein interactions direct protein assembly to form crystals, gels and demixed liquids
Find out about her research: bit.ly/3KX1ACQ
Congrats to James Bridson (Cohort 1) for winning a poster prize at the 16th European Nitrogen Fixation Conference! James said “I got some really constructive feedback… about the challenges of my work, major roadblocks to implementation in the field, & potential future directions.” Well done, James!
October 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Congrats to James Bridson (Cohort 1) for winning a poster prize at the 16th European Nitrogen Fixation Conference! James said “I got some really constructive feedback… about the challenges of my work, major roadblocks to implementation in the field, & potential future directions.” Well done, James!
Time is flying 🚀 Students have wrapped up their second Welcome Week at Oxford & are nearly through week 1 of foundation training!
Cohort 2 met supervisors, toured labs & sorted out building access. They're now split into two groups, Biology and Maths—before reuniting soon for a new project!
Cohort 2 met supervisors, toured labs & sorted out building access. They're now split into two groups, Biology and Maths—before reuniting soon for a new project!
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Time is flying 🚀 Students have wrapped up their second Welcome Week at Oxford & are nearly through week 1 of foundation training!
Cohort 2 met supervisors, toured labs & sorted out building access. They're now split into two groups, Biology and Maths—before reuniting soon for a new project!
Cohort 2 met supervisors, toured labs & sorted out building access. They're now split into two groups, Biology and Maths—before reuniting soon for a new project!
Belmont focuses on environmental restoration, sustainable food production, climate action and the reconnection of people to nature, food, and one another. Thank you to Martin for his insightful tour and use of the beautiful space at Belmont, and to Viv and Mireia, our RRI training leads.
September 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Belmont focuses on environmental restoration, sustainable food production, climate action and the reconnection of people to nature, food, and one another. Thank you to Martin for his insightful tour and use of the beautiful space at Belmont, and to Viv and Mireia, our RRI training leads.
That’s a wrap on Welcome Week at @bristoluni.bsky.social!
Students have taken part in:
🧫 a visit to @sciencecreates.bsky.social
💭 an introduction to innovation and responsible research
🗣️ a poster event with Cohort 1 students and supervisors
Students have taken part in:
🧫 a visit to @sciencecreates.bsky.social
💭 an introduction to innovation and responsible research
🗣️ a poster event with Cohort 1 students and supervisors
September 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM
That’s a wrap on Welcome Week at @bristoluni.bsky.social!
Students have taken part in:
🧫 a visit to @sciencecreates.bsky.social
💭 an introduction to innovation and responsible research
🗣️ a poster event with Cohort 1 students and supervisors
Students have taken part in:
🧫 a visit to @sciencecreates.bsky.social
💭 an introduction to innovation and responsible research
🗣️ a poster event with Cohort 1 students and supervisors
Welcome to Cohort 2 of our EngBio CDT!
The 2025 academic year has kicked off in Bristol and we’re very pleased to welcome another group of enthusiastic students onto the programme.
The 2025 academic year has kicked off in Bristol and we’re very pleased to welcome another group of enthusiastic students onto the programme.
September 16, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Welcome to Cohort 2 of our EngBio CDT!
The 2025 academic year has kicked off in Bristol and we’re very pleased to welcome another group of enthusiastic students onto the programme.
The 2025 academic year has kicked off in Bristol and we’re very pleased to welcome another group of enthusiastic students onto the programme.
Meet the team!👋 Dr Jonathan Bath
Jonathan is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at the University of Oxford.
Jonathan's work involves making molecular machines using DNA as a construction material.
To find out more about Jonathan's research, visit his staff profile here; bit.ly/41MfehV
Jonathan is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at the University of Oxford.
Jonathan's work involves making molecular machines using DNA as a construction material.
To find out more about Jonathan's research, visit his staff profile here; bit.ly/41MfehV
September 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Meet the team!👋 Dr Jonathan Bath
Jonathan is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at the University of Oxford.
Jonathan's work involves making molecular machines using DNA as a construction material.
To find out more about Jonathan's research, visit his staff profile here; bit.ly/41MfehV
Jonathan is our Co-i and EDI Champion, based at the University of Oxford.
Jonathan's work involves making molecular machines using DNA as a construction material.
To find out more about Jonathan's research, visit his staff profile here; bit.ly/41MfehV
Meet the team!👋 Mireia Bes Garcia
Mireia is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
She is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
More about Mireia's work:
bit.ly/4oWjDsw
Mireia is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
She is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
More about Mireia's work:
bit.ly/4oWjDsw
August 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Meet the team!👋 Mireia Bes Garcia
Mireia is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
She is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
More about Mireia's work:
bit.ly/4oWjDsw
Mireia is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
She is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
More about Mireia's work:
bit.ly/4oWjDsw
Meet the team!👋 Dr Kerstin Kinkelin
Kerstin is our Innovation Manager, based at the University of Bristol.
Kerstin works with partners across the innovation ecosystem to identify opportunities for collaborative research and training.
Find out more about Kerstin's work here: bit.ly/45kuogz
Kerstin is our Innovation Manager, based at the University of Bristol.
Kerstin works with partners across the innovation ecosystem to identify opportunities for collaborative research and training.
Find out more about Kerstin's work here: bit.ly/45kuogz
August 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Meet the team!👋 Dr Kerstin Kinkelin
Kerstin is our Innovation Manager, based at the University of Bristol.
Kerstin works with partners across the innovation ecosystem to identify opportunities for collaborative research and training.
Find out more about Kerstin's work here: bit.ly/45kuogz
Kerstin is our Innovation Manager, based at the University of Bristol.
Kerstin works with partners across the innovation ecosystem to identify opportunities for collaborative research and training.
Find out more about Kerstin's work here: bit.ly/45kuogz
One of the reasons we love living in Bristol? The annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta of course! The event takes place every summer when the city sees hundreds of balloons take to the skies. Our CDT Administrator Cat took this photo from her balcony last weekend 😍
August 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
One of the reasons we love living in Bristol? The annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta of course! The event takes place every summer when the city sees hundreds of balloons take to the skies. Our CDT Administrator Cat took this photo from her balcony last weekend 😍
Meet the team!👋 Vivienne Kuh
Viv is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
Viv is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
Find out more about Viv's research:
bit.ly/4eBExbs
Viv is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
Viv is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
Find out more about Viv's research:
bit.ly/4eBExbs
July 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Meet the team!👋 Vivienne Kuh
Viv is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
Viv is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
Find out more about Viv's research:
bit.ly/4eBExbs
Viv is our Responsible Research & Innovation Lead, based at University of Bristol
Viv is one of our RRI training leads, covering environment, engagement and inclusive research through bespoke sessions for our students
Find out more about Viv's research:
bit.ly/4eBExbs
Meet the team!👋 Professor Antonis Papachristodoulou
Antonis is our Co-Director, based at University of Oxford.
Antonis is part of the SYSOS group, who develop tools based on modern control theory for biological and technological systems.
Find out more about his research here: bit.ly/4lyJxzT
Antonis is our Co-Director, based at University of Oxford.
Antonis is part of the SYSOS group, who develop tools based on modern control theory for biological and technological systems.
Find out more about his research here: bit.ly/4lyJxzT
July 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Meet the team!👋 Professor Antonis Papachristodoulou
Antonis is our Co-Director, based at University of Oxford.
Antonis is part of the SYSOS group, who develop tools based on modern control theory for biological and technological systems.
Find out more about his research here: bit.ly/4lyJxzT
Antonis is our Co-Director, based at University of Oxford.
Antonis is part of the SYSOS group, who develop tools based on modern control theory for biological and technological systems.
Find out more about his research here: bit.ly/4lyJxzT
Since the end of the Summer School, we've been collecting feedback from students & attendees:
"I learned so much during the Summer School & it was a great opportunity to network with academic and industry partners, as well as getting to know the new cohort!"
Excited to make next year's even better!
"I learned so much during the Summer School & it was a great opportunity to network with academic and industry partners, as well as getting to know the new cohort!"
Excited to make next year's even better!
July 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Since the end of the Summer School, we've been collecting feedback from students & attendees:
"I learned so much during the Summer School & it was a great opportunity to network with academic and industry partners, as well as getting to know the new cohort!"
Excited to make next year's even better!
"I learned so much during the Summer School & it was a great opportunity to network with academic and industry partners, as well as getting to know the new cohort!"
Excited to make next year's even better!
And that’s a wrap! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who attended our first Summer School. We really appreciate you taking the time to be part of our event. We enjoyed the talks, the networking opportunities, & meeting some of our next cohort. We hoped you all enjoyed it!
Thank you to everyone who attended our first Summer School. We really appreciate you taking the time to be part of our event. We enjoyed the talks, the networking opportunities, & meeting some of our next cohort. We hoped you all enjoyed it!
June 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
And that’s a wrap! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who attended our first Summer School. We really appreciate you taking the time to be part of our event. We enjoyed the talks, the networking opportunities, & meeting some of our next cohort. We hoped you all enjoyed it!
Thank you to everyone who attended our first Summer School. We really appreciate you taking the time to be part of our event. We enjoyed the talks, the networking opportunities, & meeting some of our next cohort. We hoped you all enjoyed it!