We´ve worked on filamentous fungi engineering to produce a robust cell factory for the production of alternative proteins such as beta-lactoglobulin, albumin, lactoferrin, ovalbumin, and others. To do that, we have combined synthetic biology and omics data to identify the cellular limitations for producing high titers and yields of alternative proteins.
The alternative
protein ecosystem
André Damasio
Researcher- Host institution: Institute of Biology, University of Campinas (UNICAMP)
- Position: Principal investigator
- Discipline: Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Microbiology, Mycology
- Alternative protein type: Fermentation
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research, Providing guest lectures, Sharing equipment or facilities, Technical consultation
- Hiring for: Postdoctoral fellows
- Lab equipment: Biochemistry equipment, Microbiology equipment, Microscopy equipment, Other, Sequencing equipment, Standard molecular biology equipment
- Pilot equipment: None
- Region: Latin America
- Technology focus: Bioprocess design, Feedstock optimization, Strain development
- Location: Brazil