We’re delighted to tell you that OpenPCR has been featured as a highlight of the advances in biotechnology as part of President Obama’s “Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues”. Congrats to Jason Bobe, co-founder of DIYbio on the great presentation to our new friends in Washington.
OpenPCR at the Presidential Commission for Bioethical Issues
How did OpenPCR make it to Washington? We got a note a few weeks ago from Jason Bobe, founder of DIYbio about his presentation to the Bioethics commission. Could we get a OpenPCR demo out to him to show off while talking about the latest and greatest in biotech? Of course!
Dan and Josh at Ponoko
I rushed a request Ponoko and explained that we needed another prototype case cut really quickly. They had it cut the next morning, what a great team! I drove over to Oakland to pick up the laser cut case and got a cool tour of Ponoko and met Dan and Josh in person.
The entrance to IDEO
Later in the day I made a trip over to IDEO to meet with an industrial designer there. Got some great feedback and a cool tour!
OpenPCR, the Pearl Gel Box, and other great projects start around 35 min in! (Link: Session 6: Current Advances and Practices)
Tito