(27a) Invited Talk: Engineering Microbial Division of Labor for Biomanufacturing

Designer microbial consortia represent a rapidly expanding frontier in synthetic biology, enabling the efficient programming of diverse cellular functions. My lab focuses on the design, analysis, and engineering of synthetic microbial communities, particularly for applications that enhance food and environmental sustainability. In this talk, I will present several examples showcasing the use of engineered microbial consortia for plastic upcycling, mixed sugar fermentation, and on-demand food production.