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Spotlight Talk

9:25 AM

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9:35 AM

Human Health

Next Frontiers in Embryo Genetics: From Polygenic Prediction to the Return of Germline Engineering

Preimplantation genetic testing transformed IVF by enabling the screening of embryos for aneuploidy and severe monogenic diseases. Today, rapid advances in genomic datasets, AI-driven modeling, and large-scale validation are pushing reproductive genetics into a new phase defined by polygenic embryo testing. In this talk, Jonathan explores how polygenic prediction works, how risk models are validated, and why predictive power has improved dramatically in recent years. As tools evolve, clinicians and researchers are beginning to assess complex traits shaped by many genes, opening new possibilities for disease risk reduction and embryo selection based on multifactorial characteristics. At the same time, breakthroughs in genome editing and delivery technologies are bringing germline engineering back into scientific and policy conversations. As selection and editing begin to converge, reproductive genetics is moving beyond screening toward intentional genetic design. This forward-looking talk examines the science, implications, and emerging realities shaping the next frontier of human genetic intervention.

Spotlight Talk

9:25 AM

-

9:35 AM

Human Health

Next Frontiers in Embryo Genetics: From Polygenic Prediction to the Return of Germline Engineering

Preimplantation genetic testing transformed IVF by enabling the screening of embryos for aneuploidy and severe monogenic diseases. Today, rapid advances in genomic datasets, AI-driven modeling, and large-scale validation are pushing reproductive genetics into a new phase defined by polygenic embryo testing. In this talk, Jonathan explores how polygenic prediction works, how risk models are validated, and why predictive power has improved dramatically in recent years. As tools evolve, clinicians and researchers are beginning to assess complex traits shaped by many genes, opening new possibilities for disease risk reduction and embryo selection based on multifactorial characteristics. At the same time, breakthroughs in genome editing and delivery technologies are bringing germline engineering back into scientific and policy conversations. As selection and editing begin to converge, reproductive genetics is moving beyond screening toward intentional genetic design. This forward-looking talk examines the science, implications, and emerging realities shaping the next frontier of human genetic intervention.

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“SynBioBeta is a who’s who of AI and biology.
This is where the future is being built, so don't miss it”

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Former CEO

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Founder

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"Nabla was accelerated into existence because of SynBioBeta. I met Seth Bannon from 50 Years, Cee Cee Schnugg from Boom Capital, and others from Y Combinator there, and those same people seeded Nabla. The vibe, leverage, and energy at SynBioBeta are unreal."

Surge Biswas

Founder

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"Our Series A came together because of a little bit of SynBioBeta magic. I’ve been attending for a decade and it’s been inspiring to watch the field evolve from a lot of hopes and dreams to real products and applications."

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Founder & CEO

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Co-founder

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"At SynBioBeta I met the team at Biomatter, an AI-driven enzyme design company. The environment made it easy to start a real conversation. That conversation turned into a collaboration to improve one of our enzymes. We're now exploring entirely new performance possibilities together."

Luis Cascao-Pereira

Head of Digital Biology

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