Emily Leproust
Synthetic Biology Pioneer | DNA Writing Technologies
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Emily Leproust is a pioneer in synthetic biology, revolutionizing DNA writing technologies at Twist Bioscience. As CEO and co-founder, she has led the company's rapid growth, making DNA synthesis more accessible and scalable.
Leproust holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Houston and previously worked as a scientist at Agilent Technologies. Her innovations have enabled advancements in healthcare, agriculture, and industrial biotech, earning her recognition as a MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35.
Leproust's insights inspire audiences to harness the power of biotechnology to solve global challenges.
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How synthetic biology can improve our health, food and materials
What if we could use biology to restore our balance with nature without giving up modern creature comforts? Advocating for a new kind of environmentalism, scientist and entrepreneur Emily Leproust rethinks modern sustainability at the molecular level, using synthetic biology to create green alternatives. From lab-developed insulin and disease-resistant bananas to airplanes made of super-strong spider silk, she explains how reading and writing DNA can lead to groundbreaking innovations in health, food and materials.
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