Discovering South West Biotech

The South West's biotech community is bigger than you think. Come find out. Talks, discussion, and free pizza!

The South West is filled with an incredible community of researchers, startups and local companies across the region. It is home to several Russell Group universities, and contains the emerging pool of talented students. Yet each of these groups go without knowing who else is out there, despite being practically next door to one-another.

Come along for an evening of talks, discussion, and networking. This pilot aims to scope out the biotech landscape. Whether you're in industry, academia, or somewhere in between, this is your chance to connect with others and help shape what a South West biotech network could become.

What to expect:

• Bacteriophages and Beyond: Research at the Citizen Phage Library — Liam Boot-Handford from the Tobias Bergmiller lab shares insights into research in the Citizen Phage Library
• TechBio at Singer Instruments: Tales from the Shire! — Harry Singer shares stories about growing a lab automation company in the South West
• Group discussions exploring what this community wants from a regional network
• Open networking with free pizza!

Who is this for?
Anyone around biotechnology in the South West. Whether you're in industry, academia, a student, a startup founder, or anything in between and willing to explore.