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Systems and Synthetic Biology is part of the Life Science Division, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering.
Systems and Synthetic Biology is headed by Professor Jens Nielsen and is composed of several labs and faculty. Each lab has a leader who is responsible for directing particular research themes. The lab and computational facilities are shared among all members of Systems and Synthetic Biology.
Systems and Synthetic Biology has a central role in LifeScience@Chalmers, which is one of eight Areas of Advance at Chalmers University of Technology. The director of Life Science Area of Advance is Professor Jens Nielsen. |
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| Larsson Lab |
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Nielsen Lab |
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| Our lab is focused on understanding the physiology and metabolic regulation in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and to apply this knowledge in various metabolic engineering projects. |
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Our research focus is on systems biology of metabolism. The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae is our key organism for experimental research. |
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| Norbeck Lab |
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Petranovic Lab |
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| Our research activities are focused on developing methodology for optimal expression of heterologous metabolic pathways in yeast for the production of chemicals and fuels. |
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We are combining methods of molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics and systems biology with the scope to study how cells regulate aging and death pathways. |
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| Bordel Lab |
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Nookaew Lab |
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| Our work is focused on the development of mathematical models and tools to exploit metabolic and other biological networks. |
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We focus on applying/developing bioinformatics & computational biology frameworks to uncover secrets of life from large-scale data in the area of biotech. and clinical research. |
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07-May-2013 |
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Latest News
Advanced Course on Metabolic Engineering and Systems Biology, 25-29 August 2013 in Chalmers, Gothenburg, Sweden. Read more
Jens Nielsen is one of the winners of the 2012 Nature Awards for Mentoring in Science. Read more
The Nielsen group in collaboration with F. Bäckhed published this week a study on gut microbiota that was publicized in ScienceNews. Read more
Interview with Jens Nielsen, Wallenberg Scholar 2010. Read more
Jens Nielsen lectured at the IVA symposium in the Castle in Stockholm. Read more
From Genotype to Phenotype in a BBC Column. Read more
Dina Petranovic has been appointed CEO Global of Molecular Frontiers, an international organization under the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Read more
Jens Nielsen among the top-cited researchers in the field of mycology in Europe. Read more
In connection with foundation of the International Metabolic Engineering Society Jens Nielsen has been appointed President of the society.
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