We are working on yeast fermentation in order to produce bio-based products. We are interested in using yeasts as single cell proteins, as well as as host cells to produce recombinant proteins that can be used as vegan food ingredients.
Wendel Silveira
Researcher- Host institution: Universidade Federal de Viçosa
- Position: Principal investigator
- Discipline: Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Other
- Alternative protein type: Fermentation
- Collaboration opportunities: Industry partnership, Joint research
- Hiring for: Graduate students, Postdoctoral fellows, Undergraduate students
- Region: Latin America
- Technology focus: Bioprocess design, Host strain development, Target molecule selection
- Location: Minas Gerais, Brazil