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Date(s) - Fri 30 May
15:00
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Genomics Aotearoa are delighted to invite you their seminar.
Friday Seminar Series: Associate Professor Tina Summerfield (University of Otago)
Cyanobacteria are emerging as promising chassis organisms for the sustainable production of high-value compounds due to their ability to convert solar energy and CO₂ into biomass and biochemicals. Maximising photosynthetic efficiency—particularly through optimisation of photosystem II performance—is critical to enhancing productivity. Comparative genomic analyses and transcriptomics have shown cyanobacteria possess gene families that enable modification of photosystem II in response to environmental conditions. In parallel, maintaining strain stability over time requires a robust understanding of the genetic mechanisms that underpin genome integrity. This includes characterising and manipulating DNA repair pathways. Tina will discuss her research focused on photosynthesis and genome stability aimed at improving and maintaining the performance of cyanobacterial chassis for long-term biotechnological use.
Genomics Aotearoa encourages you to invite colleagues to join their genomics community and take part in this seminar. Questions and discussions are welcome. Look forward to seeing you there.
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