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.
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.
3rd International Conference on CRISPR Technologies September 16-18, 2019TBD, 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. Submit an abstract by May 17, 2019...
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.
2019 Synthetic Biology: Engineering, Evolution & Design (SEED) June 23-27, 2019New York Hilton – MidtownSEED 2019 will focus on advances in science, technology, applications, and related investments in the field of synthetic biology. Register Now! Submit your abstract today!
8th International Conference on Bioengineering and Nanotechnology May 28-31, 2019Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MDPresented by the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE), this conference will bring together leaders and trainees from cutting edge fields of bioengineering and nanotechnology. Topics to be presented include: biomolecular engineering, translational medicine, cell engineering, immunoengineering,...
Sixth International Mammalian Synthetic Biology Workshop (mSBW 6.0) May 17-19, 2019Norris Center, Northwestern University, Evanston Campus, ILWe are pleased to announce the Sixth International Mammalian Synthetic Biology Workshop (mSBW 6.0), to be held at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL (near Chicago) on the weekend of May 18-19, 2019. The mSBW series has grown exponentially in recent years to become a signature worldwide event...
Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology 2019 May 13-14, 2019DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles DowntownThis 2 day-conference on Technology Challenges and Opportunities in Commercializing Industrial Biotechnology will take place at The DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles from May 13th to 14th in Los Angeles, California.
6th International Conference on Accelerating Biopharmaceutical Development (AccBio 2019) February 17-20, 2019Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CAThis conference series is dedicated to strategies, technologies and capabilities that accelerate biopharmaceutical development.
2nd Rock Stars of Regenerative Engineering January 9, 2019Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSFWe are pleased to announce that the Regenerative Engineering Society presents its 2nd Rock Stars of Regenerative Engineering Conference. Early Bird Ends Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Submit an Abstract Registration Info Conference Flyer
9th ICBE—International Conference on Biomolecular Engineering January 6-9, 2019Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, Newport Beach, CAICBE brings together researchers who are using quantitative approaches to advance the understanding and application of molecular biology.
Meet the "Rock Stars" of Regenerative Engineering December 14, 2018Students have a unique opportunity to hear from major leaders in the fast-growing and interdisciplinary world of regenerative engineering.
December 2018 CEP Preview December 12, 2018This month CEP looks at pharmaceutical manufacturing trends in addition to articles on electric heat tracing systems, process intensification, distillation tower inspections, and much more.
Celebrating Nobel Laureate Frances H. Arnold December 10, 2018Dr. Arnold formally received the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry today in Stockholm. Watch video of the ceremony in this post.
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.
TJ Wojnar and Kamel Ben-Naceur on the Future of Energy in the Region, Nation, and World November 7, 2018Watch a discussion on the future of energy.
A Conversation with Jeffrey Hubbell, Winner of 2018 James E. Bailey Award November 1, 2018AIChE's Hailey Murphy chats with with Jeffrey Hubbell about the award he's won, and also discusses with him good leadership and advice for young engineers.
A Conversation with 2018 D.I.C. Wang Award Winner John G. Auniņš October 30, 2018We sat down in Pittsburgh with John Aunins to learn about his work and career in biopharma, and hear some of his advice to young chemical engineers building a career.
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.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Current Trends and What’s Next December2018On The HorizonSteve KuehnEngineers in the pharmaceutical industry are creating modular, continuous, and scalable processes and manufacturing environments to meet cost and quality challenges head on.
AIChE Journal Highlight: Jay Bailey’s Legacy as an Innovator in Biochemical Engineering December2018Journal HighlightProfessor James (Jay) Bailey is renown as one of the most influential and innovative biochemical engineers of modern times. Bailey, who passed away in 2001, studied chemical engineering at Rice Univ. and received a BA in 1966 and a PhD in 1969, both...
Technical Entity Trends: CAR T-Cell Therapy Individualizes Cancer Treatment December2018Technical Entity TrendsHailey MurphyThe market for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is projected to be valued at almost $300 million by the end of 2018, and this number is expected to grow annually by 32% for the next decade. This method of cell therapy shows promise in...
The Food Industry Responds to Consumer Demands November 28, 2018Consumers have grown used to having information at their fingertips, which has bred greater awareness about healthy eating and demand for transparency.
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.
Featured Engage Discussions: November 2018 November 7, 2018There are some great discussions happening on AIChE Engage's
Marc Birtwistle, Clemson University: The Future of Chemical Engineering October 13, 2018As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, Marc Birtwistle of Clemson University shares his predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
Robert S. Langer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 13, 2018Bob Langer of MIT shares his predictions on where he sees the profession of chemical engineering heading over the next 25 years.
Ryan C. Snyder, Bucknell University: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 8, 2018Hear Ryan's perspective on what advances he thinks chemical engineering has ahead of it.
James A. Stapleton, University of Oregon: The Future of Chemical Engineering September 4, 2018James revisits his 2008 predictions and looks at the next 25 years, with an eye on how chemical and biological engineers will play a role in solving the world's greatest challenges.
Robert Steininger, Surface Oncology Inc.: The Future of Chemical Engineering August 28, 2018A look at the future of chemical engineering from the perspective of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Julie A. Champion, Georgia Tech: The Future of Chemical Engineering August 25, 2018As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, Julie Champion, associate professor at Georgia Tech, shares her predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
Ashty Karim, Ph.D Student, Northwestern University: The Future of Chemical Engineering August 21, 2018As part of our celebration of AIChE's 110th year, Ashty Karim, a Ph.D student at Northwestern University, shares his predictions for chemical engineering's next 25 years.
Rafiqul Gani, PSE for SPEED: The Future of Chemical Engineering August 16, 2018During AIChE’s centennial year of 2008, AIChE interviewed Dr. Gani about his vision for the future of chemical engineering.
Peter T. Cummings, Vanderbilt University: The Future of Chemical Engineering August 8, 2018This series looks at the future of chemical engineering, revisiting past predictions for the profession and pairing them with current predictions for the next 25 years.
CEP: News Update December2018News UpdateArmy Research Lab Uses Discarded Plastic to 3D Print Supplies Researchers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) have developed a way to use discarded plastic waste as starting material for additive manufacturing on army bases. Wristband Can...
New Products: November 2018 November2018New ProductsBioprocessing Sensor Performs Real-Time Cell Monitoring CITSens MeMo is an electrochemical, enzyme-based sensor that allows continuous online, in situ measurement of glucose and lactate. It is designed for use in cell culture media as well as in...
Technical Entity Trends: The Food Industry Responds to Consumer Demands November2018Technical Entity TrendsSean LiuConsumers have grown used to having information at their fingertips, which has bred greater awareness about healthy eating and demand for transparency. The food industry must contend with global population growth that will require increased output,...
2018 Annual Meeting Honors Ceremony Recap October 29, 2018Photos and details from the 2018 Institute and Board of Directors' Awards.
Biotechnology Progress Article Climbs Altmetrics Charts October 26, 2018The article “A Novel Mammalian Cell Line Development Platform Utilizing Nanofluidics and OptoElectro Positioning Technology” is drawing tremendous attention.
Mo Ebrahimkhani on CRISPR Technologies [Interview] October 25, 2018Mo looks at the importance of CRISPR technology and what advances it may help us unlock.
Matthew Realff on Advanced Manufacturing and Processing [Interview] October 10, 2018A conversation with editor-in-chief Matthew Realff looks at the role of chemical engineers in advanced manufacturing and processing, and at the expansion of this exciting area.
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.
CEP: News Update September2018News UpdateUnderwater Device Captures Deep Sea Creatures Engineers at Harvard Univ. have developed a 12-sided self-folding device capable of capturing creatures from the darkest depths of the ocean, an innovation that has the potential to revolutionize our...
CEP: News Update October2018News UpdateResearchers Make First Electrical Contact with Molecules In the beginning, there were room-sized computers. Over the course of mere decades, they shrank down to bulky desktops and suitcase-sized laptops. Pagers turned into chunky mobile phones by...
Catalyzing Commercialization: Unlocking the Power of RNA Interference for Insect Pest Management October2018Catalyzing CommercializationIn recent decades, insects have become more resistant to pesticides. As resistance becomes more widespread, the agricultural biotechnology sector has sought viable alternatives to curtail the huge economic losses associated with insect pests. One of these alternative approaches, called RNA interference (RNAi), could be used to kill pests by silencing genes that are critical for their survival.
Society for Biological Engineering Honors Hubbell and Aunins September 28, 2018AIChE and its Society for Biological Engineering (SBE) are honoring two of bioengineering’s top researchers.
September 2018 CEP Preview September 18, 2018This month, a guide to distillation tower inspections, a close look at epigenetics, challenges for rare earth elements and other specialty metals, and much more.
Editing Genes One Sequence at a Time July 17, 2018Take a look at the advantages, drawbacks, and future of CRISPR-Cas9, which has transformed synthetic bioengineering.
SBE Special Section: Epigenetics (Complete 29-Page Section) September2018SBE Special SectionEpigenetics Making a Mark; The Untapped Information of the Epigenome; Unlocking Acces to DNA in Chromatin; Single-Cell Epigenetic Technology and Applications; Influence of Epigenetics on Bioprocessing
Catalyzing Commercialization: Establishing a Reference Cell Culture Platform for Biomanufacturing September2018Catalyzing CommercializationThe biopharmaceutical industry has emerged as a major manufacturing engine of the U.S. economy. With new biological information brought about through technology innovation and data acquisition, ample opportunities exist to improve biomanufacturing...
Epigenetics: Making a Mark September2018SBE Special SectionGabriel Levesque-TremblayThe epigenome is composed of modifications to DNA that determine which genes of the genome are expressed or suppressed without changing the DNA sequence.
Influence of Epigenetics on Bioprocessing September2018SBE Special SectionMark BlennerHarnessing and applying epigenetics in bioprocessing systems may improve cell line development, productivity, and product quality.
Single-Cell Epigenomic Technology and Applications September2018SBE Special SectionChongli Yuan, Li Lin, Ana Carneiro, Junkai XieThis article highlights developments in single-cell epigenomic monitoring and modulating tools, as well as advances in synthetic epigenetic circuits. These tools are used in important biomedical and industrial applications.
The Untapped Information of the Epigenome September2018SBE Special SectionAlbert J. KeungThe complexity of the epigenome suggests a wealth of untapped biological information and regulatory potential that could be game changing for cellular engineering and biomedical interventions.
Unlocking Access to DNA in Chromatin September2018SBE Special SectionCassandra M. Barrett, Karmella A. HaynesScientists must learn how to open and manipulate chromatin to gain complete access to eukaryotic DNA for genome engineering.
Technical Entity Trends: Engineer Your Gut August 31, 2018Humans have roughly 40 trillion bacterial cells in their bodies; up to 1,000 species of bacteria live in the human gut alone.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Beyond Behavioral Testing August 10, 2018A recent article in Bioengineering & Translational Medicine on the subject of developing a biochemical test for autism spectrum disorder is drawing widespread attention.
Get Free Online Training—Process Safety Management for the Biofuels Industry from CCPS December 24, 2010"Process Safety Management for the Biofuels Industry" is a training program that was developed by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS), a Technology Alliance of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers under a “Susan Harwood Grant” from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
CEP: News Update August2018News UpdateNew CRISPR Findings Raise Concerns Before Technology’s Clinical Debut A pair of studies that investigated the effect of CRISPR-Cas 9 on a key protein that regulates cell growth and protects against cancer has sent shockwaves through the growing...
Technical Entity Trends: Engineer Your Gut August2018Technical Entity TrendsSean LiuHumans have roughly 40 trillion bacterial cells in their bodies; up to 1,000 species of bacteria live in the human gut alone. With bodies roughly made of 30 trillion human cells, you could say we are perhaps more bacteria than human. The human...
Cato Laurencin: Doing a World of Good In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Cato Laurencin who talks about his work in regenerative engineering. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes.
Together, we are changing the world. In this episode of the Foundation’s Doing a World of Good podcast, you'll meet Frances Arnold who talks about her work in directed evolution. Listen on the Giving site or subscribe in iTunes.
CEP: News Update July2018News UpdateNanomaterials Restore Aged Canvases Researchers at Chalmers Univ. of Technology in Göteborg, Sweden, have developed a new method to provide structural support to canvas using nanomaterials. The method, called consolidation, treats the degraded...
Consider a Career in Biotech June 26, 2018Looking for a promising career direction? Biotech is a vast and diverse field and has growing opportunities.
Profile: Innovating Plant-Based Vaccines and Therapeutics April2017Profile“Bringing a new product to market is never an easy task,” says Marc-André D’Aoust, Vice President, Research and Innovation, of Medicago. “At Medicago, we’re developing new products, such as influenza virus-like particles (VLPs), manufactured in a...
Catalyzing Commercialization: A New Generation of Bio-Based Adhesives from Bioadvantaged Monomers June2018Catalyzing CommercializationBiopolymers, produced at least partially from renewable resources, have gained attention as society, industry, and governments realize the need to move away from petroleum-based materials. There are two main types of biopolymers — bioreplacement polymers and bioadvantaged polymers.
Technical Entity Trends: CRISPR: Editing Genes One Sequence at a Time June2018Technical Entity TrendsKeith JosephThe technology known as CRISPR — clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats — has taken the field of synthetic bioengineering by storm. It emerged as a gene-editing tool only five years ago, but has become a familiar presence in the lab.
CEP: News Update June2018News UpdateDragonflies Inspire a New Way To Create and Dry Aerogels When a dragonfly emerges from its underwater larval stage and stretches out its wings for the first time, those wings are as soft as jelly. But after a mere hour or so, they are solid and...
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.
May 2018 CEP Preview May 18, 2018This month, brush up on the essentials of continuous evaporation, learn new uses for hydrofoil impellers, enjoy the special section on translational medicine, and more.
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).
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...
Curtailing Antibiotic Use in Livestock Production May2018SBE Special SectionYiannis N. KaznessisFor decades, livestock producers have routinely administered antibiotics to animals to make them grow faster or as a preventive treatment against disease. This may be contributing to the increasing number of humans being infected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Researchers are now searching for viable alternatives.
SBE Special Section: Translational Medicine (Complete 44-Page Section) May2018SBE Special SectionEngineering the Precise Translation of Novel Medicines; From Data to Diagnosis: The Search for Biochemical Markers of Autism Spectrum Disorder; Designing Drug Delivery Systems for Articular Joints; Curtailing Antiobiotic Use in Livestock Production; Recent Advances in Hydrogels for Tissue Engineering; Going Small is Big: Creating Organoids for Regenerative Medicine; Direct Production of Engineered Cardiac Tissue within Hybrid Biomaterials
Designing Drug Delivery Systems for Articular Joints May2018SBE Special SectionBrett C. Geiger, Alan J. Grodzinsky, Paula HammondNo disease-modifying drug exists for osteoarthritis due to poor drug delivery within joints. Engineered biomaterials could address this challenge by improving the duration and targeting of therapies.
Direct Production of Engineered Cardiac Tissue within Hybrid Biomaterials May2018SBE Special SectionMorgan Ellis, Elizabeth LipkeThe human heart contains highly specialized cells that are especially vulnerable to damage because they lack regenerative capabilities. This article describes a novel method for encapsulating and directly differentiating induced pluripotent stem cells in hybrid biomaterials to form cardiac tissue.
Engineering the Precise Translation of Novel Medicines May2018SBE Special SectionThe field of bioengineering has placed engineers at the frontier of human health. In fact, medical schools at Univ. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Texas A&M, and other universities are developing programs with an “engineering-centric medicine” approach.
From Data to Diagnosis: The Search for Biochemical Markers of Autism Spectrum Disorder May2018SBE Special SectionTroy Vargason, Daniel P. Howsmon, Juergen HahnCurrent methods to diagnose autism spectrum disorder rely on observing the behavior of the patient. Now, researchers are investigating metabolic pathways that may hold the clues to more definitive diagnosis.
Bioseparations: Principles, Applications, and Scale-up Face-to-Face CourseThis course focuses on the principles, applications, and scale-up of bioseparations processes, which are used for bioproducts in the pharmaceutical,...