Talks at the Square w. Dr. Sang Yup Lee
Date and time
'Where is industrial biotechnology heading, and what can start-ups do to deftly avoid The Valley of Death'
About this event
We are thrilled to announce that on April 29, Dr. Sang Yup Lee, Vice President for Research and Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Korea Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (KAIST), will give a “Talks at the Square” at BioInnovation Institute.
Dr. Sang Yup Lee was one of the pioneers of the scientific research field of systems metabolic engineering, which integrates systems biology, synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, allowing for more efficient and sustainable production of a wide range of chemicals.
During his talk, he will share some of his most promising research with commercial potential regarding the efficient microbial production of natural compounds, including flavors, fragrances, and health-promoting compounds. Throughout his career, Sang Yup Lee has experienced the ups- and downs of industrial biotechnology and the reoccurring challenge of the ‘Valley of Death’ when trying to scale up a biobased alternative to compete with existing chemical solutions.
Thus, Sang Yup Lee will try to answer the big question: Where is industrial biotechnology heading currently, and what can start-ups do to deftly avoid ‘The Valley of Death’?
Program of the day
12.30 Doors open
13.00 Introduction to BII and the subject of the day: CEO of BII, Jens Nielsen
13.10 Keynote speaker: Dr. Sang Yup Lee 'Where is industrial biotechnology heading, and what can start-ups do to deftly avoid The Valley of Death'
13.40 Fireside chat with Dr. Sang Yup Lee and Jens Nielsen and questions
14.00 Informal networking and closing reception
Please note that the event has free admittance with 70 tickets available. Please sign up quickly to secure your seat.
If you have registered for the event but are unable to attend, please send an email to tla@bii.dk.
About Dr. Sang Yup Lee
Sang Yup Lee is Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, KAIST. He is also Vice President for Research, Director of BioProcess Engineering Research Center, and Director of Bioinformatics Research Center. He pioneered systems metabolic engineering and has received numerous awards including National Science Medal, National Order of Merit-Red Stripes, Samson Prime Minister’s Prize, Eni Award, James Bailey Award, Marvin Johnson Award, HoAm Prize, and POSCO TJ Park Prize, among others. His research interests include metabolic engineering, industrial biotechnology, synthetic biology, and systems biology.
About the Talks at the Square event series at BioInnovation Institute
'Talks at the Square' is an event series by BioInnovation Institute (BII) with a key focus on spreading ideas and knowledge in life science entrepreneurship to inspire researchers to bring science out of the lab and into the economy. The events feature high-level international speakers with topics that emphasize innovations and inspirational topics within bioindustrials, health tech, and therapeutics. The Talks at the Square events are hosted by BioInnovation Institute at the Square event space at the BII facilities in Copenhagen Bio Science Park (COBIS) in Copenhagen. Read more on: https://bii.dk/events-and-news/
