Advancing synthetic cell research for greener technologies 

The European Synthetic Cell Initiative (SynCellEU) is a network of excellent European research laboratories, institutions and companies, coordinated by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands, that have joined forces to collaborate on synthetic cell research and accelerate its translation into technology. 
We believe that synthetic cell research will enable the development of nature-inspired technologies that can contribute to a healthier and greener future.

About the initiative

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Synthetic cell research

Synthetic cell (SynCell) research, also known as bottom-up synthetic biology, aims to understand how cells work by trying to reproduce their molecular mechanisms, with the ultimate ambition of building functional synthetic cells from scratch, i.e. cell-like structures with life-like or life-inspired properties. This multidisciplinary research field also promises to have an impact on a wide range of industries and contribute to the development of new sustainable innovations, based on mimicking the natural cell processes.
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Research in the spotlight

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Kerstin Göpfrich on building synthetic cells using DNA and RNA origami
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Liedewij Laan on cell evolution and evolutionary trajectories
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SynCell2022, the International Conference on Engineering Synthetic Cells and Organelles conference
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Susana Camarero on how to exploit fungi’s power to make plant-based materials
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Christophe Danelon on constructing minimal cells that can evolve
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Jean-Christophe Baret on making cells that produce new materials
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Tobias Erb on turning CO2 into valuable products
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The promise of synthetic cells
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Research collaboration

Cells are so complex that the challenge of building synthetic cells cannot be met by a single research lab. Therefore, one of our main goals is to foster collaboration among scientists in synthetic cell research. In this section, we highlight recent collaborations in this area.

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Case study: Yash and Jacqueline
Yash Jawale and Jacqueline De Lora are working together on spindle assembly inside GUVs using acoustic vibrations. They tell us more about this collaboration and how it could advance their respective research. Read more

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Meet the community

Community members give us insight into what they do, why they joined the SynCellEU community, and what they expect from the initiative.
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Ángel Goñi-Moreno
Ángel and his group, the Biocomputation Lab, are combining their knowledge of computer science and synthetic biology to design biological computers, devices built from biological tools to process information. Read more

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Laura Heinen
New independent group leader in Aachen, Germany, Laura seeks to understand what it takes to bring matter to life and aims to create life-like properties in materials. Read more

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Join the community

By joining the synthetic cell community you can expand your network: you can connect with research institutions and labs all over Europe. In addition, SynCellEU can offer you the opportunity to showcase your work on synthetic cells and amplify any news or job opportunities you may have by sharing it with its wide network.

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Our partners

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Our goal is to create a coordinated European innovation ecosystem for synthetic cell research, where scientists can join forces with industry to advance and upscale research and stimulate technologies in Europe. We work closely with our partners, who help us plan our strategy and actively campaign with us for a pan-European innovation ecosystem. Would you like to become a partner and help us shape the future of synthetic cell research in Europe? Get in touch with us today!

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