Society for Biological Engineering (SBE) SBE is a global technological community that promotes the integration of engineering with biology and realize its benefits through bioprocessing, biomedical, and biomolecular applications. SBE provides opportunities for interaction of engineers and scientists, develops products and services bring value to the broad biological engineering community, and infuses awareness of biological engineering among all functions and activities of AIChE.
Food, Pharmaceutical & Bioengineering Division (FP & BE) The FP&BE division coordinates AIChE's activities in the fields of food, pharmaceuticals, and bioengineering.
Forest Bioproducts Division (FBP) The Forest Bioproducts Division promotes knowledge sharing and networking on topics dealing with products obtained from forest resources and other lignocellulosic materials.
Microphysiological Systems and Bioanalytics Conference September 1, 2020JerusalemThis conference will touch upon topics such as organs on a chip, microchip based diagnostics, commercially available microfluidic platforms, and systems biology of engineered tissues.
2020 Synthetic Biology: Engineering, Evolution & Design (SEED) June 22-26, 2020Hyatt Regency San Francisco SEED 2020 will focus on advances in science, technology, applications, and related investments in the field of synthetic biology.
6th Conference on Constraint-Based Reconstruction and Analysis (COBRA 2020) May 18-20, 2020Tel Aviv, IsraelEstablished and new members of the COBRA community are invited to COBRA 2020 to discuss the latest developments in Constraint-Based Reconstruction and Analysis. Supported by: The International Metabolic Engineering Society and the Institute for Systems Biology.
7th International Conference on Stem Cell Engineering 2019 December 11-13, 2019Hotel Barcelona Center, Barcelona, SpainThe 7th International Conference on Stem Cell Engineering will bring together leaders and trainees from cutting edge fields of stem cell engineering to develop the next-generation of stem cell technologies.
Optogenetic Technologies and Applications December 8-10, 2019Hyatt Regency Boston, Boston, MAThe Optogenetic Technologies and Applications Conference will touch upon a broad range of topics including applications in neurobiology, biochemical, and biomedical research. Abstract Deadline: October 30, 2019 Submit an Abstract Registration Info Conference Flyer
2019 Food Innovation and Engineering (FOODIE) Conference December 8-10, 2019DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Center CityThe Food Innovation & Engineering Conference (FOODIE), hosted by AIChE’s Food, Pharmaceutical & Bioengineering Division (Division 15), will offer a chance for people from multiple disciplines (including food engineers, neurobiologists, physiologists, members of supply chain, and more, as well as chefs, restauranteurs, and foodies alike) to network and share ideas to improve the food world.
Future of Healthcare Conference December 7, 2019Hyatt Regency BostonThe future of Healthcare Innovation is where the pioneers come together to dive into the current and future trends and technologies revolutionizing healthcare technology.
2019 Food Innovation and Engineering (FOODIE) Asia Conference December 5-6, 2019Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeThe 2019 FOODIE Asia: Long Term Evolution for the Asian Food Economy will discuss strategic innovation and engineering for safe, sustainable food production and distribution that fits the consumer market and future needs. Submit your abstract here
Cell Free Systems Conference December 4-6, 2019Hyatt Regency Boston, Boston, MAThe Cell Free Systems Conference will focus on understanding, harnessing and expanding the capabilities of biological systems without living intact cells. Abstract Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2019 Submit an Abstract Registration Info Conference Flyer
2nd International Conference on Microbiome Engineering December 2-4, 2019Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, Boston, MAThe International Conference on Microbiome Engineering (ICME 2019) will bring together leaders and experts from cutting edge fields of microbiome engineering to discuss progress and needs to develop research, technology, and innovation.
PD2M Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Workshop November 21-22, 2019Embassy Suites by Hilton, Washington D.C Convention CenterThe PD2M Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Workshop will explore the business, regulatory, and technical aspects associated with adopting novel manufacturing platforms to produce medicines.
2nd Space Travel: Adaptive Research and Technologies from Biological and Chemical Engineering (STAR Tech) November 18-20, 2019Hyatt Regency Boston, MAThis conference will focus on space travel technology and capability needs, in an effort to accelerate the development of commercial and non-commercial space exploration. Abstract Deadline: October 11, 2019 Submit an Abstract Registration Info Conference Flyer
2019 AIChE Annual Meeting November 10-15, 2019Hyatt Regency, OrlandoThe AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.
2019 Emerging Meat Alternatives Conference (EMAC) October 31 - November 2, 2019SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego BayfrontEmerging Meat Alternatives Conference (EMAC), a new conference organized by AIChE, is one of few scientific conferences focused on technical aspects of creating plant-based and cultured meats.
AfroBiotech Conference 2019 October 27-29, 2019Hyatt Centric Midtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GeorgiaThe AfroBiotech Conference, hosted by the Society for Biological Engineering, will highlight the achievements of African Americans in biotechnology, inspire a new generation of diverse biotechnology professionals and identify, communicate, and explore current advancements in various aspects of Biotechnology.
2019 Bioenergy Sustainability Conference October 21-22, 2019Franklin Cool Springs Marriott, Nashville, TNThis conference engages bioenergy sustainability researchers with the goal to promote collaboration and disseminate the latest innovative concepts, research methods, and results in the various domains of bioenergy sustainability.
Cell Therapies and Immunotherapy Conference October 20-22, 2019Courtyard San Francisco Downtown, San Francisco, CAThis conference will address challenges and discoveries in the cell therapy and immunotherapy fields that will ultimately change the future of healthcare. Abstract Deadline: Sunday, September 1, 2019 Submit an Abstract Register Here
4th Bioengineering & Translational Medicine Conference October 7-8, 2019Duke University, Durham, NCThe 4th Bioengineering & Translational Medicine Conference will bring together top researchers from academia and industry to discuss advances in the development, clinical and commercial translation of biological technologies.
3rd International Conference on Plant Synthetic Biology, Bioengineering, and Biotechnology October 4-6, 2019University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, UKPresented by the Society of Biological Engineering, this conference will bring together scientists and engineers from universities, industry and government working in all aspects of Plant Synthetic Biology, Plant Bioengineering and Plant Biotech.
PD2M Advanced Process Control Workshop September 30 - October 1, 2019Hyatt Regency Bethesda, One Bethesda Metro Center, Bethesda, MDThe intent of this workshop is to bring the community together to have a focused dialogue on challenges with implementing advanced process control, to share best practices and current successes, and to better understand how we can move the field forward together. Technical Program
3rd International Conference on CRISPR Technologies September 16-18, 2019Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI), University of Würzburg medical campus, Würzburg, GermanyPresented by the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE), the CRISPR Tech 2019 conference will bring together academics and industry representatives to highlight the cutting edge of these developments and the most immediate technical and societal challenges.
3rd Epigenetics and Bioengineering Conference (EpiBio 2019) September 12-14, 2019Hotel Barcelona Center, Barcelona, SpainPresented by the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE), EpiBio 2019 is a forum for engineers and scientists who are applying the tools and techniques of bioengineering to the area of epigenetics.
David Segal on Epigenetic Editing July 11, 2019Hear David's predictions for the future of gene editing, and learn about his work to develop epigenetic editing as a therapy for neurological disorders.
Artificial Intelligence Marks a New Drug Lifecycle July 10, 2019The pharmaceutical industry is finding new uses for artificial intelligence (AI) in drug development.
July 2019 CEP Preview July 9, 2019A look at commissioning smart technology equipment, an intro to vapor intrusion, cutting costs and emissions with combustion control, and more.
New Products: July 2019 July2019New ProductsHeat Transfer Stirring Hot Plates Handle Corrosive Materials These corrosion-resistant, multiposition, stirring analog hot plates are suitable for acid digestions and can be used with most corrosive solutions. The 12-in. (305-mm) square ceramic...
CEP: News Update July2019News UpdateAI Gives the Fragrance Industry a New Nose In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has found its way into the fragrance industry. The union sometimes seems at odds with the world of scent, which is often tied to human emotion. Yet, as the...
The Future of Single-Use Components in Biopharmaceutical Production July2019BioprocessingMatthew OlsenSingle-use equipment has become ubiquitous in the biopharmaceutical industry, but further development in four key areas is needed to continue progress in this field.
Metabolic Engineering 13 July 12-16, 2020Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, HIThe Metabolic Engineering Conference is the world-leading conference to share premium developments and achievements in the field.
ICBE Asia 2020 - 10th International Conference on Biomolecular Engineering January 7-9, 2020Copthorne Kings Hotel, SingaporeICBE Asia 2020 brings together researchers to advance the understanding and application of molecular biology, biophysical chemistry, metabolic engineering, cellular and tissue engineering, biomaterials and synthetic biology. Submit an Abstract
2019 Metabolic Engineering Summit October 20-22, 2019Crowne Plaza Tianjin Binhai, Tianjin, ChinaTechnical Program Find additional conference information and Register here .
Expanding the Presence of Difference: Diversity in Engineering June 17, 2019Diversity of background helps provide diversity of perspective, which is often the basis of innovation and discovery in modern team-based research.
AIChE Announces Langer Prizes for Innovators and Entrepreneurs June 13, 2019AIChE and the AIChE Foundation unveil a fellowship program to assist researchers in pursuing innovative technical work with the potential to make valuable contributions to society.
Catalyzing Commercialization: Fermentation for Biodegradable Superabsorbent Polymers June2019Catalyzing CommercializationSuperabsorbent hydrogels — capable of absorbing liquids and swelling up to several hundred times their initial mass — can be used within topical personal care products, in the cores of absorbent hygiene products such as disposable diapers, and in...
Technical Entity Trends: Artificial Intelligence Marks A New Drug Lifecycle June2019Technical Entity TrendsExpedito SegoviaA wave of change is spreading across many industries due to technological advances enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. The pharmaceutical industry is no exception and is harnessing AI tools for new drug discovery and development...
CEP: News Update June2019News UpdateCould Cannabis Help Treat Brain Disease? Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive compound derived from cannabis, lacking the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) that gives marijuana users a carefree high. CBD has become wildly popular for recreational...
Seventh International Mammalian Synthetic Biology Workshop (mSBW 7.0) May 21-22, 2020Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, UKWe are pleased to announce the Seventh International Mammalian Synthetic Biology Workshop (mSBW 7.0), to be held in Edinburgh, UK on the week of May 21-22, 2020.
Time-Scale Analysis: A Process Intensification Tool Live Webinar Live Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT When developing chemical process modules or analyzing a plant flow-sheet diagram one needs a tool to recognize the elements of the process where process intensification is needed and in what...
May 2019 Featured Engage Discussions May 31, 2019Interested in what other chemical engineers are talking about? Check out the latest discussions on AIChE's Engage.
A Chat with Twist Bioscience's Emily Leproust on DNA Synthesis May 30, 2019Twist Bioscience CEO, cofounder, and director Emily Leproust discusses the company's work and the promising future of synthetic biology.
Improving Bioproduct Synthesis with Cell-Free Systems May 29, 2019Cell-free systems reduce complex interactions by allowing researchers to study the reactions in the cell outside of the cell boundary.
Chang Liu on Merging Computational and Evolutionary Protein Engineering May 3, 2019Chang Liu of UC Irvine shares his views on the the top trends in synthetic biology and tells us about his upcoming talk at SEED.
Tim Gardner on Data Systems for Biotech and Bioprocessing [Interview] May 1, 2019Important discoveries are often overlooked or delayed due to fragmented scientific data. Tim discusses how the biotech industry can address this issue.
Mikhail Shapiro on Engineering Biomedicines [Interview] April 8, 2019Caltech's Mikhail Shapiro discusses his work in cell-based medicine and highlights top trends in biomedicine.
Reshma Shetty on Designing Biology [Interview] March 21, 2019Ginkgo Bioworks cofounder Reshma Shetty discusses her upcoming keynote on biological design at SEED 2019.
Jack Szostak on Synthetic Biology [Interview] February 27, 2019Jack Szostak shares his hopes for what synthetic biology can accomplish and what attendees can expect from the rich conversation about synthetic biology at the SEED conference.
Hear from Chemical Engineering Students Learning about Policy through WISE Internships November 11, 2018Watch 2015 WISE intern Jami Summey-Rice interview the 2018 WISE interns about their projects and experiences.
A Chat with Genomatica’s Christophe Schilling on Metabolic Engineering May 31, 2018ChEnected sat down with Christophe to talk about the future direction of metabolic engineering.
A Chat with Arbor Biosciences' Evelyn Eggenstein on Synthetic Biology May 17, 2018ChEnected sat down with Evelyn Eggenstein, Arbors Biosciences, prior to this year's Synthetic Biology conference (SEED).
2017 WISE Engineering Interns Talk about Their Projects November 1, 2017Watch 2015 WISE intern Jami Summey-Rice interview the 2017 WISE interns about their projects and experiences.
2016 WISE Engineering Interns Talk about Their Projects November 21, 2016Watch 2015 WISE intern Jami Summey-Rice interview the 2016 WISE interns about their projects and experiences.
CEP: News Update May2019News UpdateA Transparent Polymer Skull Lets Scientists Peek into Mice Brains Researchers at the Univ. of Minnesota (UM) have developed a transparent, 3D-printed polymer skull that can be implanted in mice to study a wide swath of the cerebral cortex — the...
Featured Engage Discussions: April 2019 April 29, 2019Wondering what others are talking about? Check out the latest technical and career discussions on AIChE Engage.
Jeremy Javers on Dry-Grind Corn Biorefining [Interview] April 24, 2019Jeremy discusses the role of dry-grind corn biorefining in the bioeconomy, the opportunities it presents, and how it will affect our future.
Biotechnology for Aquaculture Archived Webinar Apr 17, 2019 Are you interested in learning about the emerging industry of aquaculture? Join this 60-minute KnipBio webinar, to learn examples of engineering solutions based on biotechnology.
April 2019 CEP Preview April 12, 2019In this month's issue, a look at managing severe weather and flood risks (open access article), tips for optimizing industrial fermenters, bioprocessing safety, and much more.
Modeling and Simulation in Food Engineering Archived Webinar Apr 3, 2019 Are you interested in understanding how to overcome challenges and difficulties in the food industry by utilizing multiphysics modeling? In just about every industry, modeling and simulation are...
Meet Process Engineer Jacob Albrecht November 21, 2018Jacob Albrecht discusses the challenging but enjoyable road to manufacturing new medicines, and the creative aspects of process engineering.
Meet Process Engineer Alexander Herbert July 9, 2018Interested in process engineering? Hear about this engineer's career path and experiences.
Meet Process Engineer Yangmu Liu June 28, 2018Process engineers are bringing improved manufacturing to the pharmaceuticals industry. Read one process engineer's take on her work in the industry.
Technical Entity Trends: Improving Bioproduct Synthesis with Cell-Free Systems April2019Technical Entity TrendsIzabela BalickaBiologists and bioengineers alike must understand the most basic unit of life — the cell. However, the complexity of various intracellular processes presents a challenge for researchers who try to discern biological processes and the engineers who want to make specific modifications to cells. Cell-free systems reduce these complex interactions by allowing researchers to study the reactions in the cell outside of the cell boundary.
Create a Strong Safety Awareness Across Biosafety Levels April2019BioprocessingPhil N. MoléUnderstanding differences in microbial hazards and handling procedures is key to ensuring occupational safety when working with biohazard materials.
What’s Trending at AIChE: Highlights from January & February 2019 March 30, 2019Welcome to AIChE’s What’s Trending feature, where you'll discover some of our most viewed and read content from the prior months. Check out the video above for a short recap.
Smita Shankar on Commercializing Industrial Biotech [Interview] March 15, 2019Hear Smita's take on how microbial fermentation stands to change the world's future, and learn more about her upcoming talk in Los Angeles.
The Good Food Institute: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Allison Berke, Liz Specht, and Elliot Swartz of the Good Food Institute, and learn more about the development of plant-based and cell-based meat products.
Daniel MacEachran on Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology [Interview] February 19, 2019Daniel will speak about brand owner engagement and how it's essential for the adoption of renewable materials and chemicals in the marketplace.
Novel Anion Exchange Media for Viral Clearance Archived Webinar Sep 26, 2018 The need for higher performance and lower cost manufacturing processes in biologic process development is intensifying.
Development of Next Generation Purification Platforms through Novel Technologies and Holistic Process Engineering Approaches Archived Webinar May 2, 2018 How can you address new requirements to shrink time to clinic and decrease biopharmaceutical manufacturing cost and risk? Take this webinar to find out. Join 3M’s, Alexei Voloshin, as he discusses...
Ice Cream Engineering Archived Webinar Aug 10, 2016 Ice cream is a multi-phase system. That means the engineering principles applied to making ice cream also apply to other industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and consumer products. This...
Advancing the Design-Build-Test Cycle for Metabolic Engineering of Yeast Archived Webinar Feb 24, 2016 Metabolic Engineering relies on the Design-Build-Test cycle. This cycle includes technologies like mathematical modeling of metabolism, genome editing and advanced tools for phenotypic...
Introduction to Surfactants Archived Webinar Dec 9, 2015 This session is a basic introduction to the types of surfactants found in industry, their properties, and how those properties translate into improved performance in specific applications...
Metabolic Engineering of Bacteria for Production of Oleochemicals Archived Webinar Dec 16, 2014 This talk describes pathways for producing high-value commodity chemicals derived from fatty-acids and how we have combined synthetic biology and systems biology to improve oleochemical production in...
Hollow Fiber Microfiltration of Microorganisms from Food and Water Archived Webinar Dec 3, 2014 This presentation discusses the factors involved in designing and operating an automated hollow fiber microfiltration system for concentrating microorganisms from complex fluids that can rapidly foul...
In Silico Design Tools for Engineering Microbial Biocatalysts Archived Webinar Nov 25, 2014 Choosing from the great variety of computational tools now being utilized in the metabolic engineering field can be challenging. You need a computational tool that is able to account qualitatively...
The Future of Drug Delivery Innovations in Biotechnology and Biomaterials Archived Webinar Feb 12, 2014 Advanced drug delivery systems are having an enormous impact on human health.
Chemical Engineers as Biomedical Innovators Archived Webinar Aug 7, 2013 The design of biomedical materials is rooted in principles of chemical engineering. This presentation describes the connections between chemical engineering and biomedical innovations, and discusses...
VLS: Great Inventions That Changed The World Archived Webinar Mar 28, 2013 You will not only learn about inventions and inventors, but also the impact they have had on our lives and the society and environment in which we live today. Inventions solve problems, but they can...
From Biochemical Engineering to Synthetic Biology: A Short History of Engineering Impacts on Biotechnology Archived Webinar Sep 27, 2012 This webinar will focus on how biochemical engineering developed in response to the need for large-scale production of antibiotics in the 1940s and 50s, even though fermentation provided a route to...
Biofuels: Metrics and Challenges Archived Webinar Aug 22, 2012 Learn about the critical economic, environmental and social issues that will impact a biofuels project along with the technical programs that could enhance a particular project.
On-Site Biological Graywater Treatment Archived Webinar Aug 1, 2012 An Appalachian State University research team, is innovating the field of biological water treatment by applying a proven technology to salon and spa wastewater to create functional, multipurpose, "...