A network approach to the specification, enhancement, and representation of synthetic biology designs

The development of standards in synthetic biology have been a slow and challenging journey. From its inception, standards have been described as a core principle. However, the adoption of standards has been limited due to the complexity introduced by attempting to standardise entities, which may be poorly understood, or unstable in function.

In this talk, I will explore the current state of data standards within synthetic biology and explain why their adoption and usage have been limited. I will then describe the outcomes of my thesis aimed at promoting standardisation through development of user-centric methods (focused on real benefits to the users, rather than just complicating the workflows).