Biology:Engineering Biology Research Consortium

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Short description: Non-profit, public-private partnership

The Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC) is a non-profit, public-private partnership focused on advancing biotechnology and engineering biology to address broad societal needs.[1]

Mission

According to EBRC, the group is dedicated to bringing together an inclusive community committed to advancing engineering biology to address national and global needs.

"We showcase cutting-edge research in engineering biology, identify pressing challenges and opportunities in research and application, articulate compelling research roadmaps and programs to address them, and provide timely access to other key developments in engineering biology. Driven by member-led working groups, we focus on Research Roadmapping, Education, Security, and Policy & International Engagement."[2]

History, work, and membership

The EBRC was founded in 2016 by members of the 10-year NSF-funded Synthetic Biology Engineering Research Center (SynBERC) at the conclusion of the ERC grant period.[3][4] During its grant period, SynBERC made significant contributions to the field of synthetic biology through research from members' labs, interactions between academic and industry members, and activities to support socially responsible innovation.

In 2022, EBRC entered into an agreement with NIST to develop tools for safe development of nucleic acid synthesis using artificial intelligence.[5][6] In 2024, they parterned again with NIST to defend against misuse of AI in synthetic biology.[7]

EBRC offers members tools and events to stay aligned with the evolution and growth of the synthetic biology community.[8] EBRC develops new activities and programs to support and sustain the impact of research, products, discoveries, and ideas from the synthetic biology community.

EBRC also publishes reports for technical and research milestones to achieve certain scientific outcomes.[9][10][11]

India Hook-Barnard has served as CEO of EBRC since 2021.[12]

Select publications

References

  1. ↑ "Engineering Biology Research Consortium | ERC Program". https://erc-assoc.org/content/engineering-biology-research-consortium. 
  2. ↑ "EBRC | An inclusive community of researchers committed to advancing engineering biology to address national and global needs". https://ebrc.org/. 
  3. ↑ Zhao, Weijie (2021-01-15). "A forum on synthetic biology: meet the great challenges with new technology". National Science Review 8 (1). doi:10.1093/nsr/nwaa252. ISSN 2095-5138. PMID 34676090. PMC 7665648. https://academic.oup.com/nsr/article/8/1/nwaa252/5928585. 
  4. ↑ "Engineering Biology Research Consortium - GuideStar Profile". https://www.guidestar.org/profile/81-2614456. 
  5. ↑ "NIST, Nonprofit Research Consortium to Develop Safety Tools for Synthetic Biology to Defend Against Potential Misuse of AI" (in en). NIST. 2024-02-16. https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/02/nist-nonprofit-research-consortium-develop-safety-tools-synthetic-biology. 
  6. ↑ "NIST Collaborates with EBRC to Enhance Safety in Nucleic Acid Synthesis Amid AI Advancements - SynBioBeta". https://www.synbiobeta.com/read/nist-collaborates-with-ebrc-to-enhance-safety-in-nucleic-acid-synthesis-amid-ai-advancements. 
  7. ↑ Staff, Global Biodefense (2024-02-17). "New Partnership to Develop Tools to Defend Against Misuse of AI in Synthetic Biology" (in en-US). https://globalbiodefense.com/2024/02/16/new-partnership-to-develop-tools-to-defend-against-misuse-of-ai-in-synthetic-biology/. 
  8. ↑ Sheets, Michael B.; Atkinson, Joshua T.; Styczynski, Mark P.; Aurand, Emily R.; EBRC Education & Engagement Working Group (2023-06-16). "Introduction to Engineering Biology: A Conceptual Framework for Teaching Synthetic Biology". ACS Synthetic Biology 12 (6): 1574–1578. doi:10.1021/acssynbio.3c00194. ISSN 2161-5063. PMID 37322886. 
  9. ↑ Aurand, Emily R.; Moon, Tae Seok; Buan, Nicole R.; Solomon, Kevin V.; Köpke, Michael (2024-02-21). "Addressing the climate crisis through engineering biology" (in en). npj Climate Action 3 (1): 9. doi:10.1038/s44168-023-00089-8. ISSN 2731-9814. https://www.nature.com/articles/s44168-023-00089-8. 
  10. ↑ Hook-Barnard, India (July 2025). "COVER MEMO: BIOECONOMY VOL 26, ISSUE 2, SPECIAL ISSUE". https://www.sciencepolicyjournal.org/uploads/5/4/3/4/5434385/hook-barnard_jspg_26-2.pdf. 
  11. ↑ "Why the global bioeconomy urgently needs technical standards and metrics". June 10, 2024. https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/06/international-effort-addresses-the-urgent-need-for-technical-standards-and-metrics-for-the-global-bioeconomy/. 
  12. ↑ "EBRC Announces Dr. India Hook-Barnard as the next Executive Director | EBRC". https://ebrc.org/ebrc-announces-dr-india-hook-barnard-as-the-next-executive-director/. 
  13. ↑ Sanders, Robert (2019-06-19). "Scientists chart course toward a new world of synthetic biology" (in en). https://news.berkeley.edu/2019/06/19/scientists-chart-course-toward-a-new-world-of-synthetic-biology/. 



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