Laxmi Parida
Molecular Biologist | Environmental Science & Scientific Innovation
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Laxmi Parida is a pioneering molecular biologist whose research explores the intersection of biology, environmental science, and technological innovation. As a Senior Scientist at the US Department of Energy's Joint Genome Institute, she leads cutting-edge studies on microbial communities and their role in climate resilience.
Parida's work has been published in top scientific journals and her TED Talks have reached millions, highlighting how emerging technologies can address global sustainability challenges. Her keynotes offer audiences a data-driven, solutions-oriented perspective on the future of science and the environment.
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What if the best fertilizer was an algorithm?
Beset by plunging biodiversity, pathogens and skyrocketing populations, our global food supply is at risk — but solutions that rely on chemicals and GMOs come with their own problems. Laxmi Parida proposes an organic solution instead: math.
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