Institute of Systems Biology · UKM

Engine.Bio@INBIOSIS 2026

Engineering Biology for a Better Future

One year. Three flagship events. From an international symposium to hands-on CRISPR training and a nationwide hackathon — your gateway into the science of designing, building and testing biological systems.

Choose Your Path

Three Ways to Engineer Biology With Us

Engineering biology brings together synthetic biology, CRISPR, AI and bioinformatics to program living systems. Whatever your level — student, researcher or industry professional — there's an event for you. Pick one below to learn more and register.

Competition
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i-Biohackathon 2026

Solving Biological Questions with AI & Bioinformatics
🗓 Competition 27 Jul – 7 Sep 2026

Take on real precision-agriculture and precision-aquaculture challenges using AI and bioinformatics. Four tracks, one for every level — no wet lab required.

For: High school · Undergrad · Postgrad · Industry  |  Register by: 26 July 2026
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International Symposium
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iSynBioCT 2026

Synthetic Biology & CRISPR Technology
🗓 22 – 23 September 2026

The International Symposium on Synthetic Biology and CRISPR Technology — “Fostering Biological Research with AI-Empowered Frontier Technologies.” Connect with researchers across the Asia-Pacific.

For: Researchers · Academics · Industry  |  Abstracts by: 30 June 2026 (travel grants available)
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Hands-on Workshop
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i-CRISPR Workshop 2026

Cell-Free Synthesis & Testing of CRISPR & Specialty Enzymes
🗓 24 – 25 September 2026

A two-day hands-on introduction to synthetic biology and CRISPR: Cas-system design, cell-free protein synthesis, and fluorescence/colorimetric bioassays at the bench.

For: Postgrads · Postdocs · Researchers · Industry  |  Fee: from RM850
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Mark Your Calendar

The 2026 Engineering Biology Season

The symposium and workshop run back-to-back in September — attend both, and iSynBioCT participants enjoy a discounted workshop fee.

27 JUL – 7 SEP i-Biohackathon
22–23 SEP iSynBioCT Symposium
24–25 SEP i-CRISPR Workshop
INBIOSIS, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Institute of Systems Biology (INBIOSIS), UKM
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor  ·  +603 8921 4546
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