Grow Everything Biotech Podcast 27. Charting the Unexplored Microverse for Biological Gold with CULTIVARIUM’s Nili Ostrov
Episode Description:
In this episode of Grow Everything, Karl and Erum are joined by Nili Ostrov, co-founder of Cultivarium, as they explore the fascinating world of biotechnology. They discuss the challenges of working with new organisms, the importance of community in biotech, and the need for resources to be available for non-model microbes. The conversation delves into the potential of mycology, the importance of next-generation sequencing technology, and the benefits of diversifying the catalog of organisms used in scientific research. They also touch on biosecurity concerns, the democratization of biotech, and the potential applications of biotechnology in various fields. The episode concludes with book recommendations that encourage diversity and exploration in the field of biotechnology.
Grow Everything brings to life the bioeconomy when hosts Karl Schmieder and Erum Azeez Khan share stories from the field and interview leaders and influencers in the space. Life is a powerful force and it can be engineered. What are we creating?
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Topics Covered:
- 00:00:00 - Luminescent Hair: Unleashing New Possibilities with Non-Model Organisms
- 00:01:21 - Surprises in Biotech: Highlights from Simba Beta Conference
- 00:06:27 - From Computer Scientist to Organ Transplant Pioneer: The Inspiring Journey of Martine Rosenblatt
- 00:12:31 - Redefining Biotech: Evolution and Transformation in the Industry
- 00:15:31 - Exploring Non-Model Organisms: Unveiling the Wonders with Nili from Cultivarium
- 00:18:45 - Next Generation Sequencing and Plasmids: Revolutionizing Biotech
- 00:22:49 - Cultivarium: Revolutionizing Biotechnology with Non-Model Organisms
- 00:25:30 - Streamlining Microbe Onboarding: Faster and Cost-Efficient Biotech Breakthroughs
- 00:29:05 - Open Source Tools in Microbial Research: Empowering Scientists Everywhere
- 00:30:38 - Driving Change in Biotech: Cultivarium's Impact on the Industry
- 00:34:38 - Unleashing Microbes' Potential: Key Achievements for Biotech Applications
- 00:42:25 - Organisms Unleashed: Readiness for Industry and Lab Use
- 00:43:31 - Troubleshooting Community: Simplifying Host Selection for Biotech Applications
- 00:48:51 - Importance of Hands-On Lab Work in Functional Genomics: Insights from Nili Ostrov
- 00:50:51 - Tigers to E. Coli: Technological Advancements in Studying Organisms
- 00:53:03 - Superpowers of Extremophiles: Microbes' Role in Climate Change Solutions
- 00:57:21 - Unveiling the Microbial World of NYC Subway: Resistant Microbes and Macros
- 00:58:53 - Exploring Microbial Treasures for Sustainable Solutions
- 01:03:56 - Non-Model Organisms: Revolutionizing Biotech with Nili Ostrov
- 01:12:39 - Non-Model Organisms in Hair Care: Exciting Possibilities
Episode Links:
Nili Ostrov on LinkedIn
Lanzatech - carbon emissions into products
Mycomedica - mushroom therapeutics by Paul Stamets
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