Nov 7 2026
iDEC Festival 2026 kicks off on 7 November with an inspiring opening lecture by Dr Yang Liu from the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology!
Nov 7 2026
Join the iDEC 2026 Distinguished Lectures & Awards Ceremony online on 8 November! Featuring Prof Tom Ellis and Prof Chang Liu. Free registration is now open!
What is iDEC?
The International Directed Evolution Competition (iDEC) is an international public welfare initiative dedicated to building a scientific community to facilitate education, technology sharing, and academic exchange.
How did it start?
iDEC is initiated by scientists and students engaged in genetic engineering research. Our initial volunteer team include members from different countries and cultural backgrounds.
Compete in one, two or three areas of Directed Evolution
Best hardware, Best software, Best algorithm,
etc.
To the best of the best in a unique area.
To consider biosafety, biosecurity, and ethical issues is crucial to establish suitable precautions.
At iDEC, we are committed to teaching how to conduct research responsibly.
