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Anna Kicheva1, Nicolas C Rivron2,3
1Institute of Science and Technology IST Austria, Klosterneuburg 3400, Austria anna.kicheva@ist.ac.at n.rivron@hubrecht.eu.
Development (Cambridge, England)
|March 2, 2017
Summary
Synthetic biology and engineering approaches are being used to understand embryonic development. This meeting highlighted interdisciplinary challenges and collaborations in stem cell-based modeling and in vitro manipulation for developmental biology.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Biology
- Synthetic Biology
- Bioengineering
Background:
- A 2016 meeting in Paris convened experts in developmental biology, synthetic biology, and engineering.
- The conference focused on leveraging synthetic systems to uncover new principles of embryonic development.
Framework:
- Exploration of in vitro manipulation and modeling of development using stem cells.
- Integration of expertise from physics, developmental biology, and tissue engineering.
Implementation:
- Discussing challenges at the intersection of developmental biology, synthetic biology, and engineering.
- Identifying opportunities for novel approaches and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Implications:
- Advancing the understanding of embryonic development through interdisciplinary research.
- Fostering collaborations to address complex biological questions using engineering principles.
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