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We are proud to share that CSB's Sera Young was featured in the Walder Foundation's March 2026 newsletter. The Foundation's President & CEO, Elizabeth Walder, highlighted Sera's work in the foreward! bit.ly/4rPWyrN

We are incredibly proud to share that CSB member Sera Young, Professor of Anthropology at Northwestern, was included in the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry's Women in Energy exhibit! Check it out while you can! griffinmsi.org/exhibits/women…

🧬🚀 DNA sequencing… in space. Last month, NASA astronaut & microbiologist Dr. Kate Rubins visited Northwestern to share her experience aboard the International Space Station—where she became the first person to sequence DNA in space. bit.ly/4br0cTS #NASA #Synbio

What if molecules could sense, compute, and solve problems? On @IINanoNU Nanoscape podcast, CSB co-director Julius Lucks explores the “RNA multiverse”—a hidden nanoscale world where molecules twist, fold, and act like living machines. bit.ly/40MR3ii @LucksLab

Check out CSB Co-Director Julius Lucks’ recent interview with the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University on the Nanoscape podcast. Tune in to learn how fundamental science at the nanoscale is making a tangible impact at the global scale. @LucksLab

Meet Hannah Kato—Program Assistant at Northwestern’s Center for Synthetic Biology by day, professional actress by night. From supporting labs and events to performing in shows like Come From Away, Hannah brings creativityto everything she does. bit.ly/4k61Sor

At URIC Research Impact Day, Northwestern’s Center for Synthetic Biology showcased innovations in smart fertilizers 🌱, bio-electronic sensors 🧬, and at-home lead testing 💧—advancing human health, sustainable agriculture, and environmental equity. bit.ly/45lsMTi

Niall Mangan, a member of both @nusynbio and @NITMB_Chicago, recently spoke about her work driving discovery in biological complexity with dynamical systems. Watch: bit.ly/4pIYYYc

As a member of both @nusynbio and @NITMB_Chicago Artur Prindle is striving to understand and engineer microbes to improve human health. Learn more about his work and life in this recent conversation: bit.ly/49OTZPQ

Just two weeks left to apply for SynBREU 2026! Contact synbreu@northwestern.edu with any questions. #synbreu #reu #nsf syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/education/unde…

As we close out 2025, we’re reflecting on a year of growth, collaboration, and momentum at the Center for Synthetic Biology (CSB). Our year-end report is out now @ lnkd.in/g8WdcByC #YearInReview #SyntheticBiology #CSB10Years

Excited to see the water research of CSB’s @LucksLab and @ProfSeraYoung featured on the cover of Northwestern Engineering Magazine! Their work advances water protection, resource recovery, energy efficiency, and resilience. tinyurl.com/52z72nfp #WaterResearch

The CSB Trainee Association began as a post-pandemic effort to reconnect—and has grown into a powerful force for community, research support, & trainee leadership. Hear about what sparked their passion for synbio—and what gives them hope for the future. bit.ly/4oPFPn0

Meet Brianna Bullock CSB’s Business Administrator! She keeps our research running smoothly while bringing a rich background in East Asian studies, language learning, tech, crafting, and even music production. A true multidimensional talent. 💜 bit.ly/4iLNSQk

This #GivingTuesday, help us engineer a better future. Your gift fuels discoveries that could transform health, climate, and industry. 🧬 Support innovation with impact. bit.ly/4otqbgP #GivingTuesday2025 #sytheticbiologyresearch #sciencematters

New preprint! We measured temperature- and pH-induced aggregation for over 18,000 natural and de novo designed protein domains!

@AristildeLab joins Nanoscape to discuss how microbes and minerals work together to recycle waste, nutrients, and even plastics. Hear how her nanoscale discoveries are helping shape the future of sustainability. Listen at iinano.org/podcast or on your favorite platform.

In a new study, CSB members Ludmilla Aristilde, Niall Mangan and team discovered anew insight could help engineers design bacteria that transform waste carbons—like plant matter or plastics—into routes for valuable chemicals and fuels. bit.ly/3M6TRTg #SyntheticBiology

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but our summer REU program is so delightful! Applications are now being accepted for SynBREU 2026! #reu #synbio syntheticbiology.northwestern.edu/education/unde…

Thanks The Daily Northwestern for covering our first 10-Year-Anniversary event featuring Michael Grunwald,best-selling author of We are Eating the Earth. We love how engaged the audience was with this important topic. lnkd.in/ghXwv9sw.