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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Webinar recording now available YouTube: youtu.be/xgrt8m19IjA Website: synbioforall.org How can we make whole plasmid sequencing accessible for resource limited labs? Dr. James Lloyd, University of Western Australia @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social @jamespblloyd.bsky.social
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
@synbio4allafrica.bsky.social Our webinar with Dr James Lloyd is live now. Dr Lloyd is explaining how can we make whole. Incase you registered you can join us. this webinar is being recorded and will be live youtube.com/@synbio4all-... and our website: synbioforall.org/webinars/
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Register free: forms.gle/igL9uhwoXTXd... Friday, Dr. James Lloyd joins SynBio4ALL Africa to discuss how whole plasmid sequencing can become more accessible for resource limited labs. 2 Oct | 5 PM EAT | 2 PM UTC Preprint: doi.org/10.64898/202...
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Register: forms.gle/gRHLmqtRwTyS... Fri 2 Oct 2026 5 pm EAT (2 pm UTC) How can we make whole plasmid sequencing accessible for resource limited labs? Dr. James Lloyd is back on our Monthly Webinar, sharing his team's new preprint on PICARD-seq: doi.org/10.64898/202... @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
#Africa should not only consume the technologies shaping the future. Africans should have the opportunity to learn, build and shape them. Help us expand access to synthetic biology & emerging technologies education across Africa. Donate: buy.stripe.com/fZu00l2S09AO... Our Website synbioforall.org
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Check our website and support synthetic biology education in Africa synbioforall.org
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Register to receive the Zoom link: forms.gle/bKSTeaPFmUzY... The SynBio4ALL Africa Webinar Series is back! Join us this Friday, 18 September, and learn from three Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program alumni as they share their scholarship journeys and advice. @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Follow SynBio4ALL Africa on Instagram via the link www.instagram.com/synbio4allaf...
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Register here: forms.gle/bKSTeaPFmUzY... Visit our website: synbioforall.org/webinars/ This week Friday 18th September at exactly 7pm East African time| 4pm GMT/UTC Have you secured a spot?
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Register: forms.gle/bKSTeaPFmUzY... SynBio4ALL Africa @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social webinars are back! Join three Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program alumni for a practical conversation on applying for and securing an academic scholarship. 📅 18 September 2026 ⏰ 7–8 P.M. EAT 📍 Zoom
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Read full story: synbioforall.org/news/makerer... Glad to share this moment from Makerere University, where we spoke with students about synthetic biology. @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Our latest mini-review is now published! Strengthening global biosecurity for synthetic nucleic acid technology: from sequence screening to risk-based governance in the AI era. Read: doi.org/10.3389/fbio... More: synbioforall.org/research-pub...
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy July 4th & congs on 250 years of American independence. Warm wishes from SynBio4ALL Africa and the wider synthetic biology community in Africa to all U.S. citizens, friends, biotech companies, research institutions, and academic communities. May God bless America.
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Follow here: whatsapp.com/channel/0029... SynBio4ALL Africa now has an official WhatsApp Channel. This is not a WhatsApp group. It is a simple public space for announcements, opportunities, training updates, events, and resources in synthetic biology.
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Applications are open for SynBio4ALL’s Practical Training in Plant Synthetic Biology. This opportunity is only for participants who completed the SynBio4ALL Plant Synthetic Biology Course and are based in/near Kampala. 20 spots only. Apply: forms.gle/HPGt73tcsR5K... @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
We’ve made some updates to the SynBio4ALL website to make it easier to explore what we do and the services we offer. Take a look here: synbioforall.org
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SynBio4ALL
Advancing synthetic biology for a sustainable future
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
In our recent multi-country #study on how #syntheticbiology is understood, taught, and developed across #Africa, over 90% of participants reported improved understanding of synbii after completing @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social Synbio courses, Read full article www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Apply before deadline tinyurl.com/2mn8j65 Find full details here: tinyurl.com/ypp83ebe.
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Happy to share that one of our articles is officially published in Frontiers in Synthetic Biology. It’s always encouraging to see work from our community contributing to the growth of synbio and its impact across #Africa. Look here: www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.... @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social
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Frontiers | Advancing synthetic biology in African academia: institutional barriers, capacity gaps, and the impact of a pilot online training program
Synthetic biology has emerged as a promising field with the potential to address challenges in agriculture, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. How...
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
SynBio4ALL Lil Lab Project Micro-Grant 2026. We’re supporting student teams across Africa working on practical solutions using synthetic biology and frugal science. 6 teams selected. Deadline 15 May 2026. Apply tinyurl.com/2mn8j65 Details tinyurl.com/ypp83ebe
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Somewhere in Africa, a #researcher, #student or #anyone else is ready to build something incredible with #syntheticbiology. Unfortunately over the years they have not had access to what is required. SynBio4ALL Africa @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social is working on that.
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Something exciting for student across Africa. @Synbio4allA (SynBio4ALL) Lil Lab Innovation Program Micro-Grant 2026 is coming. • $50 micro-grant • Mentorship • Chance for a $100 follow-up grant 6 student teams from Africa. Applications opening soon Follow SynBio4ALL Africa.
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
I will be joining other panelists (Tae Seok Moon, Mario Escobar & Alex Ditzel) to discuss the Future of Synbio at the 2026 Global Open Genetic Engineering competition GOGEC Competition. Today at 16:30UTC|17:30CET| 7:30PM East African Time. For more info: www.gogecconference.org/conference
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2026 Conference | Gogec
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synbio4allafrica.bsky.social @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Our Founder @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social will join other panelists (Tae Seok Moon, @Mario Escobar & @Alex Ditzel) to discuss the Future of Synbio at the 2026 GOGEC Competition. Today at 16:30UTC|17:30CET| 7:30PM East African Time. www.gogecconference.org/conference
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! At @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social , we celebrate the #leadership, #creativity, and #contributions of women and girls in science.
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Final Call and reminder. Register via this link:https://forms.gle/cYNXKv5A65bpvrNg9 SynBio4ALL Africa wishes to remind you that the launch of SynBio4ALL Africa will take place today Monday 12th January 2026 both on zoom and in person at 6pm EAT|3PM UTC (GMT). In person registration is closed
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Register here forms.gle/cYNXKv5A65bp... to join us. Tomorrow Monday 12th January 2026 from 6-7:30pm EAT| 3-4:30PM UTC (GMT) we shall be launching SynBio4ALL Africa as an NGO. Above is the registration link to register and join us
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Register: forms.gle/rAHTjxBXPqYT... We invite you to register & attend the official launch of SynBio4ALL Africa as NGO. We will share our journey so far, our vision and mission, 12 Jan 2026 | 6:00–7:30 pm EAT | 3:00-4:30pm UTC (GMT) Hybrid event. In-person and online (zoom)
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
We remain committed to serving African communities & promoting open science. SynBio4ALL Africa ( @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social ) keeps growing reaching more learners, expanding impact, & advancing synthetic biology education. The journey continues. Thanks for the continued support
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
SynBio4ALL is now hosting Dr. Alicia L. Johnson in our November webinar! We are diving into the ethical, legal & social implications of biotech, especially #synbio. Our work: synbio4all.wixsite.com/synbio4all Interested in supporting open science & #synbio in Africa? Reach out to us!
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Register to attend: forms.gle/kDsCqBabeTRF... This event is happening today at 7PM EAT| 4PM UTC. If you haven't registered we have a few hours left, you can register via the link above
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
We are live tomorrow, Friday 14th 2025 at exactly 7PM EAT| 4PM UTC. Do not miss this wonderful webinar to learn from an expert, Dr. Alicia L. Johnson , we request you to register via the link forms.gle/LBVNipPSPctA...
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
As #African synthetic biologists, this is our chance to #learn, #network & #collaborate globally! Join Dr. Alicia’s talk on ethics in #SyntheticBiology. Register (2 days left!): forms.gle/JmVXBKtXYrCQ... @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Discoverer of DNA double Helix James D. Watson dies at 98. He has been a role model and great inspiration of many scientists interested in molecular biology more especially the central dogma of Nucleic acid
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Register: forms.gle/JmVXBKtXYrCQ... We’re back! After a short break in October, the SynBio4ALL Africa Monthly Webinar returns on Nov 14, 2025 (7 PM EAT / 4 PM UTC). Join Dr. Alicia L. Johnson for a talk on “Policy and social challenges for synthetic biology.” @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
The 2025 #iGEM (heart of synthetic Biology) is almost getting to an end. SynBio4ALL Africa has been actively engaged in discussions and engagement to build a bright future for the #African continent in synthetic biology, policy, AI and other emerging technologies
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
I’ll be joining my colleagues from the SynBio Alliance Morgan Richards (ValleyDAO), Fran Antequera (ATG SynBio Spain), Andrea Sánchez (SynBio LATAM), and Emily Aurand (EBRC) for a panel discussion If you’re around the Jamboree, I’d love for you to join us. @igemcommunity.bsky.social
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Will you be at the #iGEMJamboree next week? Let’s connect at the @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social kiosk in the Community Space! I’ll also join a global #SynBio panel discussion on Wed 29th at Plaza 2. Come say hi! @igemcommunity.bsky.social @igemhq.bsky.social
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
This opportunity is still open send us your CV and motivation letter to synbioforall@gmail.com
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
I am proud to be part of the SynBio4ALL community synbio4all.wixsite.com/synbio4all
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synbio4allafrica.bsky.social @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Passionate about tech? Join SynBio4ALL Africa as a remote volunteer IT expert! Beginners welcome. Commit 4 hrs/week, gain experience, boost your CV & make an impact. Apply: synbioforall@gmail.com | Info: synbio4all.wixsite.com/synbio4all
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Passionate about tech? Join SynBio4ALL Africa as a remote volunteer IT expert! Beginners welcome. Commit 4 hrs/week, gain experience, boost your CV & make an impact. Apply: synbioforall@gmail.com | Info: synbio4all.wixsite.com/synbio4all
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
@synbio4allafrica.bsky.social is hosting a presentation session where our SynBio plant course participants are giving presentations about the native African plant species they want to be used in the whole genome sequencing of the native African plant. one final plant candidate will be selected.
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Follow SynBio4ALL Africa on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/synb...
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SynBio4ALL Africa | 776 followers on LinkedIn. Promoting Synthetic Biology in Africa and the whole world (https://synbio4all.wixsite.com/synbio4all) | an initiative to spread synthetic biology to all ...
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Tomorrow, Oct 1, we host the final plant candidate presentations for whole genome sequencing from our 10-week Plant Course: synbio4all.wixsite.com/synbio4all/e... To attend, email synbioforall@gmail.com for the Zoom link. Thanks to our supporters, experiment.com & @atinygreencell.bsky.social
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
I’m speaking at the #iGEM 2025 - the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree! Will you be there? jamboree.igem.org #iGEM2025 #SynBio @igemcommunity.bsky.social @igemhq.bsky.social @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Don't miss, register here forms.gle/57eZnHdm6YoP... This webinar is happening tomorrow at exactly 7PM EAT, 4PM UTC. Everything is already I invite everyone interested in community biolabs to register and attend. See you tomorrow
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emmasebunyakato.bsky.social @emmasebunyakato.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Biotech isn’t just for labs—it’s for communities. Join us at the SynBio4ALL Africa Monthly Webinar with Dr. Callie R. Chappell (Stanford University): “LABraries: Biotechnology for Everyone” Sept 26, 2025 | 7 PM EAT (4 PM UTC) Register here: forms.gle/5VPDrDwr2JQ8...
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synbio4allafrica.bsky.social @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Everyone needs biotechnology and this can be achieved through community labs. With Dr. Callie having passion for this, she will join @Synbio4allA on 26th this month to share her incites. Register via this link forms.gle/9asS8WCKhLwQ... to receive a zoom link and calendar invite.
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