SynBioBeta Speaker
Patrick Torbey
CEO
Neoplants
YEAR
25
May 2025, SynBioBeta
Keynote Speaker
Patrick Torbey is the co-founder and CEO of Neoplants, a Paris-based synthetic biology startup, engineering plants’ genomes and microbiomes to have a positive impact on the air we breathe. Patrick has a PhD in genetic editing from ENS Paris, his expertise spans molecular biology, biotechnology, and entrepreneurship. He drove Neoplants R&D efforts for many years as CTO, and is now leading the company. Patrick is passionate about taking the “fi” out of “sci-fi.” He is fascinated by the potential of deep technologies to change the world for the better, and convinced that we need more and better GMOs to face the challenges of today in a sustainable way.
SynBioBeta 2025 - Keynote
Nature 2.0 - Using SynBio to Unlock the Next Level of Natural Systems
With a 4.5 billion year head start, it’s no surprise that nature has honed its systems to perfection. But what if we could take these systems to the next level and harness them for the modern age? SynBio holds the key to unlocking the next level of these natural systems. By leveraging advancement in biotechnology, we can enhance natural systems and accelerate our transition to a green future.
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