ELRIG’s UK Forum
Outside the norm: Engineering biology for drug discovery
Free-to-attend!
Date
13 November 2025
Location
University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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Event Overview
Synthetic biology and engineered biological systems are accelerating drug development, enabling new classes of medicines, and unlocking previously undruggable targets. This forum will explore how “new to nature molecules” and rapid protein and genome engineering are being leveraged to enable novel therapeutic modalities and drug delivery approaches, from Nanosyringes to engineered vaccines and “living cures”. Essential for researchers and pharmaceutical professionals driving next-generation medicine development.
Science Committee
Forum Directors
Daniel de la Torre
Constructive Bio
James Lapworth
NanoSyrinx
James is Chief Business Officer at NanoSyrinx Ltd., an Engineering Biology company based at the University of Warwick, UK. As part of the founding team, James was responsible for building the initial business plan and raising >$20M in VC financing to date, alongside the academic founders. In previous roles, he established 5 new spinout companies which raised >£10m in seed stage equity financing between 2018-2021. A PhD chemist by training, he is also a former advisory board member at Warwick’s Synthetic Biology Research Centre.
Speakers
Speaker line up, talk titles & abstracts coming soon!
Agenda
This forum will run from 10:00 AM to 03:30 PM followed by networking until 05:00 PM.
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Exhibitors
Showcase your solutions or technology at this event. Limited exhibition space available – email us now sales@elrig.org
Venue & Accommodation
University of Warwick,
Rootes Social Building,
University Road
Coventry
CV4 7AL
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Sponsorship Opportunites
We have several sponsorship opportunities available to our exhibitors & sponsors that can provide your organisation with a wide range of new and exciting benefits. We are also happy to discuss a tailored package to suit your budget. Contact us at info@elrig.org.
FAQs
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Delegates: What do I need to bring with me?
Refreshments will be provided, please bring your own reusable cups to help us reduce plastic waste at our events.
Can I register on arrival?
ELRIG events are often sold out and we are unable to cater to drop-ins. If you haven’t pre-registered we may be unable to let you in.
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