Gained in translation: Emerging technologies from plant health research

Get your finger on the pulse of emerging tech and join us at the heart of plant health research at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich.

By The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich

Date and time

Tue, 7 Nov 2023 13:00 - 16:00 GMT

Location

The Sainsbury Laboratory

Norwich Research Park Colney Lane Norwich NR4 7UH United Kingdom

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:10 PM

Welcome to The Sainsbury Laboratory

Prof. Nick Talbot

1:10 PM - 1:20 PM

Embedding Entrepreneurship within a Research Institute

Prof. Sophien Kamoun

1:20 PM - 1:30 PM

Plant Pathogens and Human Therapeutics

Dr Roberto Hofmann

EffectorMed is a stealth biotech start-up that taps into unconventional approaches, such as ubiquitin-independent protein degradation, to confront some of the toughest medical challenges.

1:30 PM - 1:40 PM

Made-to-order Disease Resistance for Crops

Dr Jose Salguero Linares

NELARIX aims to provide farmers designer resistance genes against highly virulent pathogens and pests present in the field.

1:40 PM - 1:50 PM

Bringing Norfolk Innovation to US Markets

Dr Nathan Pumplin

Purple tomatoes produce high levels of anthocyanins, which are antioxidant compounds with widely-recognized health benefits. Developed on the Norwich Research Park, these tomatoes are now available i...

1:50 PM - 2:00 PM

Equitable Access to Genomics

Dr James Canham

GetGenome is a charitable organisation that provides equitable access to genomics technology for early career researchers all over the world. GetGenome also provides training in the use and publicati...

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tour of the laboratory

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Roundtable Discussion

About this event

Event

Tuesday, 7 November 2023, 13:00 to 16:00

The Sainsbury Laboratory, Ground Floor Seminar Room G26

Join us at the heart of our laboratory for a day of immersive discussions and tours

The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL) is on a mission to translate our groundbreaking discoveries in plant-microbial research into scientific solutions. Our fundamental understanding of the proteins used by pathogens to infect plants and those used by plants to defend against infection carries exciting potential for biotechnological applications in agriculture as well as human health.

We are on a mission to translate our groundbreaking discoveries in plant-microbial research into scientific solutions. Our fundamental understanding of the proteins used by pathogens to infect plants and those used by plants to defend against infection carries exciting potential for biotechnological applications in agriculture as well as human health.

Learn from leading experts in plant science and biotech entrepreneurs about:

  • the latest developments in plant-microbial research
  • successful and emerging biotech applications
  • embedding a startup incubator within a research institute

See our science in action through immersive lab tours and displays.

Expand your professional network and connect across disciplines

Share your unique perspective on how the application of fundamental research can be best achieved for a thriving agritech sector

GETTING THERE

  • The Sainsbury Laboratory is located next to the John Innes Centre on Norwich Research Park Zone 2, NR4 7UH
  • You can find different modes of transport here: jic.ac.uk/transport
  • Parking is available to visitors, please follow signage for the Long Stay Visitor Parking and avoid numbered bays.

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The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich
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