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PhD Student
Virginia Tech
Automated cloning workflows and modular DNA parts enable synthetic biologists to engineer specialized molecular systems for chemical synthesis, environmental response, pharmaceutical manufacturing, etc. I build software packages for automating synthetic biology with liquid handling robotics. I also design custom DNA parts that integrate with existing modular cloning toolkits to facilitate rapid multigene plasmid assembly. With these paired approaches, I am expediting synthetic biology design cycles, improving laboratory throughput, reducing training demands, and promoting reproducibility. I have four years of experience using automation and synthetic biology approaches to study the auxin signaling pathway in plants.