We study how biology encodes functionality in genomes, proteins, complexes, and bioproducts. Using computational genomics approaches combined with hypothesis-based experimentation from reverse genetics to structural characterization, we aim to define the foundational design principles needed to build bio-based technologies and seed new economic opportunities.
Leveraging billions of years of evolution to understand biomaterial synthesis and developing new biomaterials with applications in energy and critical material/mineral recovery.
Algae are a complex and disparate group of photosynthetic organisms with exciting potential as chassis for synthetic biomaterials.
Understanding how organisms have evolved to use metal ions. We use inter-disciplinary approaches that span from genomics to the molecular mechanisms of proteins.
Submit your project as a user proposal to the Molecular Foundry for access to the free BioMaterials capabilities and free expertise.
Next Proposal Call: Fall 2025
For more info and to submit your short project description and capability request: https://foundry.lbl.gov/user-program/
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