The 21st century has brought many new challenges for synthetic chemists, particularly in the need to work more sustainably.

In this webinar, our invited speakers explored the innovative use of metalloenzymes in synthetic applications, the creation of synthetic cells that can mimic living processes and form interfaces between living and non-living materials and the development of bacterial platforms for the efficient utilisation of diverse carbon sources from renewable waste feedstocks.

Speakers:

• Jack Rowbotham, The University of Manchester - 'Metalloenzymes in synthesis: isotopic drugs and beyond'
• Michael Booth, University College London - 'Remote-controlled synthetic cells for biology and medicine'
• Micaela Chacon, The University of Manchester - 'Engineering Pseudomonas putida for the assimilation and conversion of complex municipal solid waste-like streams into value added products'

This webinar was chaired by Dr Kimia Witte, University of Strathclyde.