This project focuses on identifying novel enzyme catalysts to complete the biosynthesis of vinblastine, a potent anticancer alkaloid, by sourcing them from diverse plant species that produce dimeric indole alkaloids similar to vinblastine. Vinblastine, a member of the monoterpenoid indole alkaloid (MIA) family, is naturally derived from Catharanthus roseus. While its biosynthetic pathway, consisting of […]

This project focuses on improving membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems to make wastewater treatment more efficient and sustainable. MBRs combine biological treatment with membrane filtration to remove contaminants and produce clean water while recovering energy and valuable resources from wastewater. As global energy use rises and fossil fuels increasingly harm the environment, this research aims to […]