I. About Us

The State Key Laboratory of Quantitative Synthetic Biology (hereinafter referred to as the Laboratory) is established under the Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Positioned at the frontier of global science and technology and guided by major national strategic missions, the Laboratory addresses synthetic biology’s core challenges: the lack of capabilities in rational design and efficient construction. It focuses on two key research pillars: the quantitative principles of life emergence and synthetic biology enabling technologies. Centered on the development of synthetic cells and engineered cells, the Laboratory aims to cultivate original innovation capabilities in synthesizing and designing life, driving transformative advances in bio‑manufacturing through synthetic biotechnology, pioneering next‑generation bio‑manufacturing solutions, and securing global leadership in synth...