Get to know the Lifefabs Intitute
About Lifefabs
The Lifefabs Institute is an interdisciplinary biofabrication research institute based in London, United Kingdom, dedicated to advancing impactful and inclusive innovation in the life sciences. Founded in 2024, Lifefabs provides an open-access, collaborative laboratory environment where scientists, engineers, creatives, and community members can design, prototype, and translate biological ideas into real-world applications.
As part of the global network of How to Grow (Almost) Anything (HTGAA), Lifefabs serves as a Global Node, supporting our learning journey as Committed Listeners. Their team plays a key mentorship role, reviewing assignments, providing technical guidance, and acting as teaching assistants throughout the course.
Beyond mentorship, Lifefabs enriches the HTGAA experience by offering additional educational sessions and hands-on laboratory opportunities aligned with the course topics. These include workshops, experimental demonstrations, and lab-based activities designed to strengthen practical skills in synthetic biology and biofabrication. Participants can engage either remotely or in person for those based in the UK, fostering both accessibility and real-world laboratory experience.
At its core, Lifefabs emphasizes collaborative learning, community-driven research, and the democratization of biotechnology. By bridging academic knowledge with hands-on practice, the institute empowers students and researchers to actively participate in shaping the future of bioengineering and sustainable innovation.
Find more on the official Lifefabs website: Here
Meet the team! The compromised TAs for this 2026 HTGAA chapter:
