Biomolecular Engineering and Systems Analysis

Topics: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Keywords: Systems Biology

Date: /14/15/ May 2007, Manchester, United Kingdom, Europe

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Introduction

Biomolecular engineering and systems analysis are areas of great excitement and rapid development, and we expect that their juxtaposition will make this meeting, organised by the RSC’s Chemical Biology Forum and supported by the Analytical Division, a highly rewarding and stimulating experience for all involved.

The science

Systems biology represents a whole new, holistic and quantitative approach to analysing biological phenomena in the context of systems.

Bionanoscience/engineering provides revolutionary new technologies and strategies for studying biomolecular systems, and has already spawned a rapidly growing industry that is expected to attain a total commercial value of some US$150 billion within the next ten years. Certainly, we have yet to realise the full potential for the engagement in these areas in the UK.

Biomolecular engineering and bioprocessing traditionally represent a key domain of activity for chemists and chemical engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to review some of the latest developments in this area and engage key speakers in the field.