Episodes

  • How can engineering biology help combat oil pollution?
    Dec 19 2025

    Joining the podcast today is Dr Boyd McKew & Dr Hannah Adams, both of University of Essex to explore how engineering biology can help combat oil pollution. Presented by Nicola Heaven, EBIC's Knowledge Mobilisation & Science Communication Officer.

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    47 mins
  • Computer science, barcoding & engineering biology
    Sep 29 2025

    Are you fascinated by the world of engineering biology? Eager to discover how EBIC is leveraging this innovative field to enhance our environment? Tune in to our quarterly podcast, where we share exciting insights and host inspiring guests from the world of engineering biology and beyond.Episode two features Professor Natalio Krasnogor & Yasir Akbar, both of Newcastle University, to discuss their fascinating work in the fields of computer science and engineering biology - with a focus on utilising barcodes for engineered microbes.

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    1 hr
  • How can biofilms and bacteria be used to breakdown plastic?
    Jun 5 2025

    Welcome the inaugural EBIC Podcast! This episode features Professor Ronan McCarthy & Lyuboslava Harkova, both of Brunel University London, to discuss their fascinating work utilising biofilms and bacteria to breakdown plastic - just in time for this years #worldenvironmentday which for 2025 focuses on ending plastic pollution globally - watch now to see how EBIC are doing our part!

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    23 mins