Hoof navorsingstema

Gis en swam biotegnologie vir volhoubare industriële toepassings​

Navorsingsoorsig

Sustainable protein production is required to minimise dependence on limited resources and allow for the production of a variety of protein-based commodities. Our current research aim is to use yeast and fungal microbial systems to produce heterologous proteins. Moreover, we are interested in enhancing current expression systems for yeasts (Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Pichia pastoris and Kluveromyces lactis) as well as fungi (Aspergillus niger). 

We aim to diversify existing molecular tools for interchangeable use between various eukaryotic expression hosts.  In addition, we hope to promote a sustainable bioeconomy that utilises waste streams to produce these industrially relevant heterologous proteins. We further aim to understand the molecular mechanisms of environmental stress tolerance as this will allow for the identification and development of robust microbial systems that will facilitate the use of hazardous waste streams for heterologous protein production.