Inaugural Green Chemistry Biocatalysis symposium

Researchers from the TU Dublin School of Food Science and Environmental Health and the Green Chemistry and Biotechnology Research Centre hosted a successful Inaugural Green Chemistry Biocatalysis symposium on Wednesday 6th May 2026. This National symposium brought together researchers and industry professionals, to share knowledge, inspire innovation, and strengthen collaborations under the themes of 

Participants attended from across the country from Universities (SETU, DCU, UCD, UCC) and industry (Almac Group; Neogen Megazyme, MyGug and BioEnz technologies).

The agenda included an opening address from Dr Julie Dunne (Head of School of Food Science and Environmental Health). Oral presentations included:

Prof Gary Henehan (TU Dublin) gave an overview of Green Chemistry Biocatalysis in TU Dublin 

Dr Paul Young (UCC) presented on Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a platform for whole-cell biocatalysis Stefan Mix 10.40am Greener API manufacture with engineered enzymes 

Dr Stefan Mix (Almac) Greener API manufacture with engineered enzymes

Dr David Mangan of Megazyme/Neogen presented on Enzymes for Biotransformation and Analytical Applications 

Dr Marianne Haarr (UCD) presented on Biocatalytic cascades for the assembly of complex chiral compounds 

Dr Luke Johnson (UCD) provided an overview of Engineering terpenoid natural product biocatalysis for management of insect pests

In addition, there was a showcase of research posters and networking opportunities.