From Bench to Impact: Biotech Solutions for Climate
Join leading scientists, founders, and innovators in climate biotech for a rooftop discussion and social on the role of biology in climate solutions. This panel will introduce the field and its growing opportunity space through the perspectives of practitioners using biology to solve climate problems, from entrepreneurs developing scalable technologies to scientists pushing the boundaries of what's possible. You'll hear directly from practitioners using biology to solve climate problems, and leave with a clearer sense of where the field is heading, what’s working, and what’s still needed.
We'll gather on the CoLabs rooftop deck, with beautiful views of the city. Following the panel, stick around for a reception with light refreshments and thoughtful conversation with fellow attendees across the biotech and climate communities.
Panelists
Ariana Caiati, Program Manager, Homeworld Collective (Moderator)
Christopher Pirie, Co-Founder/CEO, Decycle Bio
Erin Wilson, Data Scientist, LanzaTech
Joseph Gromm, Senior Scientist, University of Washington
César Ramírez-Sarmiento, Associate Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
About the Hosts
Homeworld Collective is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering the climate biotech community to take action. Our mission is to accelerate the growth of climate biotechnology for a healthy biosphere and thriving society. Homeworld’s three focus areas are to 1) foster a robust community across researchers, entrepreneurs and stakeholders, 2) facilitate community discourse to identify actionable problems, and 3) fund early-stage research to derisk new ideas.
Decycle Bio delivers sustainable chemicals sourced from industrial emissions. Their SynthomeAI platform designs new-to-nature enzymatic cascades for cell-free conversation of waste-to-value.
CoLabs is a biotech incubator designed to support early- to mid-stage startups with state-of-the-art lab space, premium workplace amenities, and a network of resources and strategic partnerships to help you scale—organically and responsibly. CoLabs is a true partner in startup growth, offering flexible support without taking equity or claiming IP. Rooted in collaboration and inclusivity, CoLabs is proud to be part of Seattle’s growing life science ecosystem, helping build the future of biotech—together.
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