Programming Next-Gen Crops
Join Nucleate UK for Programming Next-Gen Crops, an early-career networking and discussion event exploring the UK’s vision for the next generation of programmable plants.
This session will bring together leading innovators shaping the future of plant science and biotechnology, offering early-career researchers the chance to learn, connect, and be part of the conversation on how we design the crops of tomorrow.
Event Highlights:
(i) Redesigning Nature’s Code with Dr. Jake Harris (University of Cambridge & ARIA)
Dr. Harris leads a £6.5 million ARIA-funded project to build the world’s first artificial plant chromosome, setting the stage for programmable plants and new possibilities in agriculture.
(ii) Translating Plant Science into Impact with Dr. Cara Griffiths (CTO, SugaROx)
Dr. Griffiths, a leading plant biologist with over 16 years of experience, is translating cutting-edge research into biostimulants that help crops thrive under pressure.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with leaders in programmable plants and innovators in the field 🚀
Nucleate Identify is powered through our partnership with the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA).
About the Host:
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.org for more information, and visit https://nucleate.org/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.
We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!
Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma
Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Excedr, Mercury, Brex, Fedsprout, Browne Consulting
In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org, SynBioBeta