Biochemical and Molecular Engineering XXIV

Natural systems are remarkably complex, yet they offer unparalleled precision and control, which engineers are increasingly harnessing to drive innovation across fields including medicine, manufacturing, and environmental sustainability. Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence are now enabling us to tackle long-standing challenges in engineering microbial communities, developing health interventions, and designing novel data storage systems. At the same time, we are witnessing exciting progress in translating these innovations from the lab to real-world applications. New frontiers are opening up across the kingdoms of life: from using microbes in mining, agriculture, food production, and waste upcycling, to engineering a wide range of eukaryotic and human cell types, including immune cells, for therapeutic purposes. Chemical and biological engineers are at the forefront of these transformative advances. The Biochemical and Molecular Engineering Conference Series brings together leading researchers from engineering and the natural sciences to share cutting-edge developments, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and explore new strategies to amplify biotechnology’s impact on society. Now in its 24th edition, this storied conference traces its roots back to the early days of recombinant DNA technology. This year, we are thrilled to host the conference in Puerto Rico, a vibrant hub for biotechnology and biopharma. Our goal is to strengthen existing connections, offer opportunities to expand our global network, and inspire the next generation of innovators. We warmly invite you to join us for a week of dynamic scientific exchange, networking, and community building. Please help us spread the word, especially to early-career researchers, so we can continue the tradition of cultivating a strong, inclusive, and forward-looking community of biochemical and molecular engineers.