The Japan-UK synthetic biology conference, Spring 2025: strengthening global links to engineer biology
Author(s)
Gorochowski, Thomas E
Brockhurst, Michael A
Ceroni, Francesca
Iwasaki, Yuka W
Yachie, Nozomu
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Both Japan and the UK have recognized the growing importance of synthetic and engineering biology for transforming life science research and transitioning toward a sustainable biobased economy. Such a shift will require extensive international cooperation and collaboration. In this viewpoint, we provide a summary of the recent “Japan-UK Synthetic Biology Conference, Spring 2025” that aimed to facilitate new links between researchers across the broad field of synthetic biology. We cover the core scientific topics discussed, distill some of the emerging trends, and outline the remaining challenges that are hampering progress. We end by highlighting some of the ways in which international collaborations may help address these issues through a combination of sharing expertise, national infrastructures, and aligned funding.
Date Issued
2025-06-20
Date Acceptance
2025-06-01
Citation
ACS Synthetic Biology, 2025, 14 (6), pp.1873-1878
ISSN
2161-5063
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Start Page
1873
End Page
1878
Journal / Book Title
ACS Synthetic Biology
Volume
14
Issue
6
Copyright Statement
© 2025 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society. This publication is licensed under CC-BY 4.0 .
License URL
Identifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/40538270
Subjects
Japan
UK
engineering biology
international collaboration
synthetic biology
Humans
International Cooperation
Japan
Synthetic Biology
United Kingdom
Publication Status
Published
Coverage Spatial
United States
Date Publish Online
2025-06-20