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By using available genome sequence information from a variety of algae, as well as known methods of microaglae transformation, we could select a point in the | By using available genome sequence information from a variety of algae, as well as known methods of microaglae transformation, we could select a point in the | ||
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Radakovits R, Jinkerson RE, Darzins A, Posewitz1 MC. ''Eukar Cell'' 2010 (9,4):486–501. | Radakovits R, Jinkerson RE, Darzins A, Posewitz1 MC. ''Eukar Cell'' 2010 (9,4):486–501. | ||
This review collects the current research regarding algae biofuels and summarizes the challenges that need to be addressed in order to make algae a viable source of biofuels. Some of the approaches proposed in this paper include: upgrading the direct biosynthesis of lipids, altering lipid characteristics so as to make them a more relevant fuel source, optimizing the conversion of carbohydrates to lipids, and improving photosynthetic efficiency. From this paper, which was just published this month, we gathered that there is great interest in developing algae biofuels as an energy source. As a consequence of this, there is ample opportunity for innovation and genetic optimization | |||
*Some interesting presentations: | |||
[spg.ucsd.edu/algae/pdf/Mayfield_UCSD%20biofuels%201-29.pdflink Genetic Engineering of Algae for Biofuel | |||
Production] | |||
[http://www.slideboom.com/presentations/159830/Engineering-Challenges-in-Algae-Energy Engineering Challenges in Algae Energy] | |||
==Publications== | ==Publications== |
Revision as of 06:36, 27 April 2010
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Contact Info
- Jacqueline Soegaard
- MIT
- Cambridge, MA
- jmsoe@mit.edu
- Email me through OpenWetWare
I work in the 20.109 Lab at MIT. I learned about OpenWetWare from Natalie Kuldell, and I've joined because Student in BE 20.109.
Education
- MIT Class of 2012, Course 20: Biological Engineering
Research interests
# Interest 1: Using genetic and/or protein engineering to improve lipid synthesis pathways in microalgae
Background:
By using available genome sequence information from a variety of algae, as well as known methods of microaglae transformation, we could select a point in the
Sources:
Radakovits R, Jinkerson RE, Darzins A, Posewitz1 MC. Eukar Cell 2010 (9,4):486–501.
This review collects the current research regarding algae biofuels and summarizes the challenges that need to be addressed in order to make algae a viable source of biofuels. Some of the approaches proposed in this paper include: upgrading the direct biosynthesis of lipids, altering lipid characteristics so as to make them a more relevant fuel source, optimizing the conversion of carbohydrates to lipids, and improving photosynthetic efficiency. From this paper, which was just published this month, we gathered that there is great interest in developing algae biofuels as an energy source. As a consequence of this, there is ample opportunity for innovation and genetic optimization
- Some interesting presentations:
[spg.ucsd.edu/algae/pdf/Mayfield_UCSD%20biofuels%201-29.pdflink Genetic Engineering of Algae for Biofuel Production] Engineering Challenges in Algae Energy
Publications
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Registration/Questionnaire: 20.109 Spring 2010
Last Name
Soegaard
First Name
Jacqueline
Preferred name (if not first)
Course/Minor
Major: Course 20 (Biological Engineering); Potential Minor: Management Science in Course 15, French
Year of Graduation
2012
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787.548.7440
jmsoe@mit.edu
Potentially Relevant Background
Have you taken/are you taking... | Answer yes/no/when |
7.05/5.07 (Biochemistry) | No |
7.06 (Cell Biology) | No |
7.03 (Genetics) | Yes; Spring 2010 |
7.02 (General Biology Lab) | No |
5.310 (General Chemistry Lab) | No |
Do you have experience with... | Answer yes/no/type |
Cell culture (microbial/mammalian/yeast?) | Yes, mammalian. |
Molecular biology (electrophoresis, PCR, etc) | Yes, PCR, electrophoresis, ELISA. |
Please briefly describe any previous laboratory experience
I worked at the Broad Institute during a summer genomics course as part of the MIT MITES program. Last semester I UROPed at the Khademhosseini Lab, where I worked on a project which aimed at designing a chip device for detecting cardiotoxicity using a miniaturized ELISA and in-chip cell cultures.
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I have NEVER seen such a gorgeous lab before!
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