NEWS

We apply synthetic and systems biology approaches to design and build cells with new capabilities, leveraging both engineering and evolutionary principles.

We are interested in developing platform technologies and using them to answer fundamental biological questions. Our research interests include:

  • Genome engineering

  • Human microbiome

  • Spatiotemporal metagenomics

  • Computational protein design

  • Cellular memory and recording

  • Engineered living materials

  • Origin of life & the genetic code

We are based at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City, and are affiliated with the following departments and programs: