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Dr. Michael Benton CV
Office: 3315R Patrick F. Taylor Hall, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
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Ph.D., Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2007)
M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Alabama (2002)
B.S., Biology, University of South Carolina (1994)
The recent proliferation of microarrays and other high throughput genomic screens has greatly increased our understanding of how gene expression is modulated under various cellular growth conditions. We are using these techniques to develop novel methods of monitoring real-time gene expression to characterize the cellular microenvironment. By monitoring gene expression changes within a cell, we can identify stresses present in the local environment, such as nutrient depletion and mutagenicity. Additionally, by modifying yeast gene expression patterns, we can improve metabolic performance to enhance the biomanufacturing of ethanol and other commodity products.
