[bioundgrd] FW: Searching for Summer UROP

[Joshua Stone]

From: Carlos Barajas <carlobar at mit.edu>
Subject: Searching for Summer UROP


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The field of synthetic biology allows researchers to engineer life. We can program cells to create bio-fuels from renewable energy sources, detect toxins, battle disease and bring us closer towards making space exploration cost-effective. However, like any other maturing field, there are several challenges that must be addressed before unlocking its full potential.

A key issue facing synthetic biology is characterizing how natural cellular resources (which power our bio-molecular circuits) are shared within the cell. When these resources become limiting  the performance of our circuits is harmed. In this project we attempt to build biomolecular controllers to mitigate the negative effects of resource sharing using fundamental principles in control theory.

Role: Biomolecular circuit design, assembly and testing.

Pre-reqs:
- Basic bio lab experienced  (7.02)
- prior cloning experience desirable not req.
- Basic knowledge of ordinary differential equations useful but not required

If you are interested in being involved in this project, please contact
Carlos Barajas (carlobar at mit.edu<mailto:carlobar at mit.edu>) with your resume and any question you might have.
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Carlos Barajas
M.S Mechanical Engineering | Massachusetts Institute of Technology '18
786.246.0995<tel:786.246.0995> | mit.edu/people/carlobar/www<http://mit.edu/people/carlobar/www>

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