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FRIDAY, March 23, 2012 Interdisciplinary Physics Presents Science at the Edge Seminar, 11:30 a.m., Room 1400 BPS Bldg. Speaker: Ramon Gonzalez, Rice University Title: Realizing the Promise of Engineered Metabolism Title: Realizing the promise of engineered metabolism Ramon Gonzalez Departments of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Bioengineering, Rice University, Houston, Texas 77251-1892; [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Abstract: Biological systems are capable of performing many useful functions with potential applications in energy and chemical production, environmental remediation, pharmaceutical production, and agricultural systems. However, their full potential remains unrealized due to critical knowledge gaps in our understanding of how these systems function and in our ability to engineer and control them. Our research seeks to fill in these gaps by designing and implementing novel (metabolic) engineering strategies to optimize the performance of biological systems. In this talk I will highlight recent progress in these areas with special emphasis on the development of new metabolic engineering platforms for the efficient production of advanced fuels and chemicals from diverse feedstocks. Shawna Prater / Secretary Astrophysics Group Michigan State University 567 Wilson Road, Room 3261 Biomedical Physical Sciences Bldg East Lansing, MI 48824-2320 Ph: (517) 884-5601 Fax (517) 432-8802 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>