
Tapping the Talents of Enzymes
BTI researchers are working to discover, understand, and improve our ability to enlist the help of molecules that catalyze life.



Jen Kalaidis-Meslow
Administrative Manager
kalai004@umn.edu



About BTI
About BTIThe BioTechnology Institute (BTI) provides advanced research, training, and industry interaction in biological process technology, a major area of biotechnology research. The Institute is the central University of Minnesota vehicle for coordinated research in...



Visual Science
Depth of Field: BTI’s summer research photo contest The summer research season is around the corner. Help us celebrate and document your work in the lab or the field by entering BTI’s summer research photo contest. Whether it’s a close up of your favorite cell...



A Helpful Fungus Among Us
Mine wastewater bioremediation on Minnesota’s Iron Range



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Michi Taga
University of California, Berkeley Website THURSDAY I APR. 14 I 3:30-4:30 PM CST I HYBRID SEMINARTO JOIN REMOTELY, GO TO: Z.UMN.EDU/BTI-2022-SPRING-SEMINARS Will Harcombe Jeff Gralnick



Kate Adamala
Assistant Professor
Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development
kadamala@umn.edu
Synthetic cells, Cell-free protein expression, Engineering genetic pathways



Harnessing Microbes for Better Health
UMN researchers study how bacteria can contribute to safer drinking water



Byproduct
Art installation at the Fulton brewery taproom sheds light on MnDRIVE sponsored sustainable wastewater treatment research.