Synthetic Biology
Credit: Peter Allen

Researchers in synthetic biology couple a quantitative understanding of biology with fundamental engineering principles to create biological components and systems that do not exist in the natural world. Examples at UCSB include conformation-linked sensors that support continuous, real-time molecular measurements in the living body and the development of novel metabolic pathways (i.e., that do not occur in any single organism) for the production of fine chemicals and new energy sources.

Affiliated Faculty

Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Professor of Bioengineering
Biomolecular Science and Engineering Program
In-vivo molecular measurements, anyone?
Professor and Interim Chair of Bioengineering
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Scholle Chair in Chemical Engineering
Director of the NSF ExFAB Biofoundry
www.exfab.org
Genetic engineering and synthetic biology of non-model microorganisms.