Co Director Centre for Synthetic Biology and Innovation; and the UK National Synthetic Biology Industrial Translation Centre - Imperial College London

Joined November 2011
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Richard Kitney retweeted
The UK has transformed itself into a synthetic biology industry leader. Even as the country is spinning out more companies than ever before, industrial translation and capital challenges remain. Join us for this discussion at #SynBioBeta2024 to find out how the UK is positioning itself as the world’s next #synbio powerhouse. synbiobeta.com/events/synbio…
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Richard Kitney retweeted
4 Dec 2023
One more day to go until #SynbiTECH2023! Our final panel discussion will be discussing high impact investment opportunities in synthetic biology Final chance to buy tickets and join us at #SynbiTECH2023! lnkd.in/dGUq6ZG
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Richard Kitney retweeted
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#SynbiTECH2023 is just 1 week away! 🤩 We can't wait to host the world's best & brightest in #SynBio! There are still tickets left so make sure you secure your place before it is too late! 🔥👉synbitech.com/book-your-tick…
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Richard Kitney retweeted
22 Nov 2023
Don't miss our three must-see session at #Synbitech2023! Join us for a day of connecting with the best minds in SynBio - Secure your ticket now 🔥 synbitech.com/conference-pro…
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Richard Kitney retweeted
20 Nov 2023
SynbiTECH 2023 is nearly 2 weeks away! 🤩 Have you secured your ticket? synbitech.com/book-your-tick… #SynbiTECH2023 is bringing together the most informed and passionate pioneers applying their ideas on #SyntheticBiology! 🌏
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Richard Kitney retweeted
13 Nov 2023
Speaker spotlight 🌟 Make sure you don’t miss our day two Plenary Session at #SynbiTECH2023 with Dr India Hook-Barnard, Executive Director of the Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) Find the full conference programme here synbitech.com/conference-pro…
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Richard Kitney retweeted
Excited to join #SynbiTECH2023 Conference in London by @SynBIC and talk about cell-based platform for production of high-quality #mRNA in a cost-efficient and scalable way to enable the next generation of mRNA medicines we are building at @sensible_bio. Join @rikitney, @jejfield @labgeni_us and other #synbio thought leaders to talk about how #synbio can transform #healthcare, improve #biomanufacturing, advance #resilience - and number of other topics!
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Richard Kitney retweeted
13 Oct 2023
Share your ideas with innovators driving the synbio revolution at #SynbiTECH2023. With a conference programme packed with networking opportunities, SynbiTECH is the perfect event to collaborate with pioneers in the industry. Secure your place now: synbitech.com/book-your-tick…
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Delighted to be producing #SynbiTECH2023 this year with @PaulFreemont & the rest of the @synbiCITE team! This is the UK’s leading #synbio conference at @IET_LondonSavoy and one not to miss. See you there. Tickets: bit.ly/48FutuL

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SynbiTECH 2023 is taking place on the 5th and 6th December at the IET Conference Centre in Central London synbitech.com/ There are limited places, so make sure to buy your ticket soon.
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Richard Kitney retweeted
Replying to @Telegraph
How legally can one of the most powerful QC's in the land direct lawyers NOT to inform Ministers if policies are illegal - it must breach the ethical code as they are being forced in to a position of abetting the breach of either UK or International law
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Many governments around the world developing Bioeconomy strategies – moving from a high carbon non sustainable economy to a low carbon economy. The term being used is implementing a “Green Industrial Revolution”. For more, read the attached blog. synbi-kitney.tumblr.com
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Engineering biology will play an important role in the green industrial revolution. But we need effective strategies for the field's development. A brilliant example of this is the EBRC's roadmap. See my blog at synbi-kitney.tumblr.com

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The current spat occurring between the European Commission and AstraZeneca is all about engineering and reliable manufacturing, rather than biology. What is needed is a sustainable vaccines industry that can operate anywhere. sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Developing a New Vaccines Industry with Synthetic Biology – Design, Manufacturing and Distribution. We investigate how synthetic biology could be the basis of a new approach to vaccine production and distribution. synbi-kitney.tumblr.com

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COVID-19 Vaccines and Déjà vu for Pfizer. Go to the link below for the full blog. synbi-kitney.tumblr.com

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Well, SynbiTECH2020 finished last night at around 6:45 PM. The final talk of the conference was given by Rob Carlson “Engineering Our Way to a Sustainable Economy”. Read more of my initial thoughts on the conference at synbi-kitney.tumblr.com

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