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Idil Cazimoglu1,2, Alexander P S Darlington2,3, Aurelija Grigonyte2,4
1Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, UK.
Synthetic Biology (Oxford, England)
|September 30, 2020
Summary
This article details the development of a Synthetic Biology doctoral training program, highlighting its structure, challenges, and future directions for interdisciplinary education.
Area of Science:
- Synthetic Biology education
- Interdisciplinary doctoral training
Background:
- The Centre for Doctoral Training in Synthetic Biology (SynBioCDT) was established in 2014.
- It is a collaborative initiative funded by the UK's EPSRC and BBSRC, involving the Universities of Oxford, Bristol, and Warwick.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the experiences and organizational strategies of developing a postgraduate training program in Synthetic Biology.
- To discuss the challenges encountered in delivering an interdisciplinary curriculum.
Main Methods:
- Describing the organization of taught modules, research projects, and career development components.
- Analyzing the practical aspects of managing an interdisciplinary program.
Main Results:
- SynBioCDT has successfully trained 78 students since its inception.
- The program's structure encompasses comprehensive training in synthetic biology.
Conclusions:
- The article concludes by outlining future directions for the ongoing development of the SynBioCDT.
- Lessons learned from organizing an interdisciplinary program are discussed.
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