The past decade has witnessed the tremendous power of systems and synthetic biology in the creation of genetic parts, devices, and systems, which helps us understand complex biological systems. Yet, synthetic biology’s potential for real-world applications has not been fully explored. One promising application is the construction of programmable cells that are able to integrate multiple environmental signals and implement synthetic control over biological processes. Dr. Moon will present the unpublished results of his gene expression research on the potential and challenges of systems and synthetic biology to address global problems, including plastic and agricultural waste issues, and research various diseases, sustainable bioproduction, and biocontainment of engineered organisms. In this session, attendees will learn more about the following objectives:
Associate Professor, SynBYSS Chair & EBRC Council Member, Washington University in St. Louis
Tae Seok Moon is an Associate Professor at Washington University in St. Louis and has 24 years of research experience in chemistry, metabolic engineering, systems biology, and synthetic biology. His experience in the biotechnology industry includes chemical derivatization technology, which led to the synthesis of novel biopolymers and four patent applications. He serves as an MIT Educational Counselor, an external evaluator for Seoul National University, and an editorial board member or editor of six journals. He is also the founding chair and organizer of SynBYSS with over 1,000 global audiences. Learn more about Dr. Moon.
Product Manager, Synthetic Biology, Integrated DNA Technologies
Andrea Vyas is a Synthetic Biology Product Manager at Integrated DNA Technologies. Andrea completed her PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Iowa in 2019, at which time she joined IDT as a Synthetic Biology Application Scientist.