Professor of Synthetic Biology, University of Exeter

Professor John Love introduced the school community to the emerging field of Synthetic Biology. He discussed how biological systems can be designed and built like software to solve pressing global challenges.

His lecture covered the engineering of bacteria for carbon-neutral biofuels and the design of plants that can sense pollutants. Professor Love shared how the ability to "write" DNA is transforming sustainability and medicine, while also addressing the modular nature of life and the ethical considerations involved.