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Programs & Resources

Our dynamic mix of resources and programming support trainees and faculty in both their academic and industry pursuits.

Programs

The BDC hosts a number of cross-disciplinary programs that open up new scientific directions and offer unique training opportunities.

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SB2 Predoctoral Training Program

The goals of the Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology (SB2) Predoctoral Training Program at Boston University are to provide a unique, field-defining, and interdisciplinary training environment in synthetic biology.

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Multicellular Design Program

The mission of the Multicellular Design Program (MDP) is to understand the underlying design principles governing multicellular systems, and to leverage these principles for the development of new technologies.

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Microbiome Initiative

The Microbiome Initiative brings together scientists from different disciplines and departments, with a common interest in microbial ecosystems.

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Resources

The BDC offers valuable resources to its community that help elevate the science and make it more accessible to society.

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DAMP Lab

The DAMP lab develops novel biological systems using formal representations of protocols and experiments, leading to faster, more scalable, and reproducible research results that can be transitioned from academia to society.

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BDC Communication Lab

The BDC Communication Lab is a resource to help researchers communicate their science in a meaningful and effective way.

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Technology

Explore our innovative array of novel tools and technologies

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