IMD in Sweden

Collaging synthetic biology: Imagining microbial futures

When: 16 September 2025

Time: 17:00 - 19:00

Where: Kemicentrum, Lund

Event Description

Event type: Hands-on creative science workshop

Join us for a unique workshop that combines science and art to explore the fascinating world of microorganisms and their role in synthetic biology. Using collage as a medium, we will imagine how microbes can help shape sustainable futures, from medicine and food to textiles and the environment.

The workshop will be led by:
- iGEM Lund Team: A group of Lund University students with diverse backgrounds, competing in the iGEM 2025 competition. Their project focuses on using synthetic biology to create sustainable solutions for textile waste degradation.

- Anabella Aguilera: Biologist and project coordinator at SciLifeLab, Sweden’s leading life sciences research infrastructure. Anabella brings together science and visual arts to make complex topics accessible, fun and inspiring.

Target audience:
Newly arrived university students in Lund, curious minds ready to connect, create, and discover the power of microbes in shaping our world.

Objective:
To introduce students to synthetic biology and the crucial role of microorganisms, while sparking dialogue and new ways of thinking through artistic expression.

Workshop Programme
- Welcome & Introduction: Get to know iGEM Lund and their project
- What is synthetic biology? Highlighting the central role of microorganisms
- Collage technique introduction
- Collage time: Imagine, cut, glue, and create your own vision of microbes in action
- Sharing & Discussion: Present your collage, exchange ideas, and reflect together on how microbes inspire sustainable futures

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