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Academic Networks & Alliances

Global Biofoundry Alliance

The GBA is a worldwide network connecting major biofoundries across leading research institutions. It fosters innovation in synthetic biology and biomanufacturing through shared standards, open infrastructure, and workforce exchange.
Together, member organizations build a global DBTL innovation ecosystem that enhances reproducibility, scalability, and cross-border collaboration in bioengineering.

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Global Biofoundry Alliance(GBA)

Korea–U.S. Synthetic Biology Conference

The Korea–U.S. SynBio Conference serves as a dynamic platform that brings together researchers, policymakers, and industry experts from both countries.
The annual event facilitates the exchange of cutting-edge research and emerging technologies in synthetic biology, while strengthening bilateral cooperation in joint research, talent development, and industrial applications.

Korea–U.S. Synthetic Biology Conference Korea–U.S. Synthetic Biology Conference

Asian Synthetic Biology Association (ASBA)

The ASBA is a regional network that connects researchers and institutions across Asia to advance collaborative R&D and industrial applications in synthetic biology.
By bridging fundamental science and biotechnology innovation, ASBA plays a central role in developing an Asia-focused synthetic biology ecosystem and acts as an international hub for cooperation among six member countries.

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Asian Synthetic Biology Association (ASBA)

Korean Synthetic Biology Association (KSBA)

The KSBA unites academic, industrial, and governmental stakeholders within Korea’s synthetic biology community.
It supports national strategies for research and industrial growth, provides policy recommendations, and fosters collaboration between education, research, and industry.
KSBA plays a key role in enhancing Korea’s national competitiveness in the rapidly evolving field of synthetic biology.

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Korean Synthetic Biology Association (KSBA)