About SynCellNL

The SynCellNL community connects the leading projects and scientists from the Netherlands in the field of synthetic cell research. Our common aim is to understand how cells work by reproducing their cellular mechanism at molecular level. It is a huge interdisciplinary research effort that requires expertise e.g. from chemistry, physics, biology, AI. Additionally our community includes experts in ethics and RRI. Together we are tackling the challenge of creating the world’s first synthetic cell. Such a groundbreaking advancement holds the potential for sustainable biotechnology and biomedicine, leading to a major positive impact on society.