Business Wire IndiaSynthetic Biology is bringing together disparate disciplines like engineering, computer science, biotechnology and molecular biology to revolutionise the way we live. But how can India be a part of this revolution?Speaking on the occasion,Dr. Balakrishna Pisupati, Vice-chancellor, TDU,Dr. Ileana Lopez, United Nations Environment, Nairobi, Dr. Manoela Miranda, Secretariat to Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Montreal, Dr. Sangita Kasture, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi, Dr. Ramaswamy S, Instem, Bengaluru, and Dr. Ezhil Subbaian, String Bio Private Limited, Bengaluru.Addressing the inaugural session, Dr. Ileana Lopez, United Nations Environment, Nairobi,the prospects of engineered organisms that are designed and built in labs to produce drugs, fuels and food. “The need of the hour is to makeations need to come together and discussElaborating on CBD’s role, Dr. Manoela Miranda,As an international environmental agreement, the CBD’s main objectives include conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of biodiversity, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources of biodiversity. Discussions under the CBD need to ensure that decisions related to synthetic biology are in line with the mandate of the Convention and its Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.”Dr. Sangita Kasture, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi,a diverse ecosystem that provides fertile ground for innovation. “About TDUThe TransDisciplinary University (TDU) aims to provide unique, innovative and quality transdisciplinary education, with a focus on the use of modern technology and inventive research programs, that is affordable, scalable and sustainable for lifelong learning, growth, prosperity, health & happiness for all.
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