Dr. John Cumbers is a leader in the synthetic biology industry, known for founding SynBioBeta, a global community of innovators dedicated to advancing the field. He hosts the global synthetic biology conference and publishes the weekly industry newsletter. He wrote the book “What’s Your Biostrategy?” And was a senior contributor for Forbes.com, where he wrote about biomanufacturing and synthetic biology. Dr. Cumbers has founded multiple startups and is a former operating partner at DCVC, a deep tech investment fund. He worked at NASA for 7 years in the areas of synthetic biology, bioengineering and planetary sustainability. His latest startup is the Biological Enlightenment Studios, which is creating an animation called Lee’s Lab to popularize molecular biology for children. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from Brown University, a master’s degree in bioinformatics from the University of Edinburgh. Originally from the UK, he now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

SynBioBeta is the premier innovation network for biological engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors who share a passion for using synthetic biology to build a better, more sustainable planet. The organization provides its community with valuable opportunities for networking, partnership, collaboration, and education.

SynBioBeta hosts the Global Synthetic Biology Conference, a flagship event that showcases cutting-edge developments in biology that are transforming how the world is fueled, healed, and fed. In addition to this annual gathering, SynBioBeta delivers year-round content and programming for its community, including other conferences, thought leader retreats, and local meet-ups across the United States and internationally.