Science enthusiasts in IVC are invited by the Royal Society of Biology to link with businesses on Norwich Research Park in particular with early career scientists, students, and potential mentors.

This online event is open to everyone, and anyone can register for the event using the following link:

www.rsb.org.uk/enterprisingbiology

Event outline
Come join us at the Norwich Research Park to hear from two enterprises, Colorifix and Leaf Expression Systems Ltd, utilising cutting edge biological techniques and knowledge to change lives and rethink society. Learn about the exciting opportunities to support student enterprise at the University of East Anglia, as well as the existing commercial activities on the Norwich Research Park and how to collaborate with us. This event will allow networking between businesses, scientists, students, potential mentors, and RSB members.

Please note that this event will take place virtually.

The event will be of interest to those who are interested in enterprise, and those who would be interested in staying abreast of the research and commercialisation developments at the Norwich Research Park.

Programme
11:00 Welcome from the Chair, Dr Liliya Serazetdinova FRSB, Head of Business Development and Impact, Earlham Institute
11:05 Introduction to the Norwich Research Park, David Parfrey, Executive Chair of Anglia Innovation Partnership LLP Board
11:10 Bringing Life to Colour and Colour to Life, Dr Orr Yarkoni, CEO of Colorifix Ltd
11:30 Growing a plant-based biotech from seed - challenges, successe and future perspectives, Dr Ross Overman, Principal Scientist Process Development, Leaf Expression Systems Ltd
11:50 Opportunities to work with UEA students and scientists, Dr Richard Bowater, Associate Dean for Employability, UEA Faculty of Sciences and Sophia Weber, Biological Sciences Graduate, University of East Anglia
12:10 Q&A and networking
12:30 End

For further information on speakers, please download speaker biographies.

Cost and booking
This event is free to attend and advance booking is essential. Advance registration is essential through the link at the top of the page, in order to be sent the meeting joining link ahead of the event.

Contact
For event enquiries, please contact Liliya Serazetdinova at liliya.serazetdinova@earlham.ac.uk
For booking or website queries, contact Beth Morgan at regions@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3444.