UNLOCK Microbial Potential

Let's Talk About UNLOCK 🔑   Have you heard about UNLOCK? We're excited to share our story with you!   UNLOCK is a pioneering research infrastructure, funded by the Dutch National Science Foundation, Wageningen University & Research and Delft University of Technology.   🔍 But what is UNLOCK, exactly? Let's take a step back and explore.   Over the past three and a half billion years, Earth's evolution has produced an astonishing microbial diversity. It's often compared to the number of stars in the universe - that's how vast it is! Microorganisms hold incredible potential, but their complexity presents challenges.   Currently, microorganisms are mainly used in biotechnology as single organisms in simple processes that don't harness their full potential. The way we study microbial communities is also complex.   At Wageningen Campus, we excel in culturing various microorganisms, from gut bacteria to those in rivers and soil. We're masters at growing and analyzing these communities, generating a wealth of data.   However, efficiently combining all this expertise has been a challenge... until now 💡.   UNLOCK is here to bridge the gaps and bring together the diverse aspects of growing and understanding microbes, placing them in bioreactors, and putting them to work for society's benefit.   UNLOCK is uniquely positioned to tackle a wide range of applications for microbial communities. From improving our health to environmental cleanup, and from producing bio-based products, chemicals, polymers, to bioplastics - we're on a mission to make it all more efficient.   And here's the exciting part 🎉 - UNLOCK doors are now open to external researchers. You, too, can access the cutting-edge infrastructure and expertise we have here in the Netherlands, in Wageningen and Delft!   🤝 Join us on this incredible journey as we unlock the limitless potential of microorganisms for a better future.   #UNLOCK #UNLOCKMicrobialPotential #Microorganisms #ResearchInfrastructure #ScienceForSociety #Innovation #TeamPlayIsKey

🌍 Unlocking Biotech Potential: TU Delft's New Bio-C Controller for Open-Source Bioreactor Research 🌱 Meet the full UNLOCK team @ Symposium 18 November 2024 https://bit.ly/3Yjlbl9 The TU Delft UNLOCK team has just taken a big step toward democratizing bioreactor research! The Bio-C biocontroller and its versatile software platform are designed to give researchers unparalleled flexibility in experimental setups—integrating seamlessly with various sensors, scales, and other lab equipment. With features like remote monitoring and safety controls, it’s never been easier to manage complex bioreactor studies. The best part? TU Delft is making this technology open-source, accessible to researchers worldwide, empowering innovation without the high costs of commercial systems. A game-changer for global biotech! 💡 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/40ALW5W  

🎤✨ Why you definitely don't want to miss these keynote speakers: register for UNLOCK Symposium 18 November 2024 https://bit.ly/3Yjlbl9   The chance to learn from inspiring experts is one you should grab with both hands. Our Keynote speakers bring more than knowledge - they share their unique insights, practical experiences and the latest trends.   Meet the keynotes: https://lnkd.in/emjPCnEr   Whether innovations, insights or case studies, these sessions are the moments to learn, get inspired and get ideas that will really help you move forward. 👏🌍 Get inspired and register! https://bit.ly/3Yjlbl9

🔔 *Registration still open: UNLOCK Symposium 18 November!* 🔔   Seize the opportunity to participate in an inspiring day full of valuable insights and engaging speakers. This symposium offers the perfect opportunity to deepen your knowledge, make new contacts and discover current trends.   📅 Register now and be there on 18 November! https://bit.ly/3Yjlbl9   We look forward to seeing you there!

🚀 **UNLOCK unleashed!** 🚀   Registration is open! UNLOCK Symposium on November 18 https://bit.ly/3Yjlbl9 Join our panel of inspiring experts at our Symposium on 18 November and explore the unique capabilities of the UNLOCK platform. What makes UNLOCK different? It offers an **overarching approach to research** that breaks down boundaries between disciplines and accelerates innovation. 🌐✨ Wondering how UNLOCK can help you take your research to the next level? Join us and discover the future of collaboration and research!🌐✨https://bit.ly/3Yjlbl9 Read more about our program and register for free: https://lnkd.in/e7Cv7sxr #UNLOCK#UNLOCKSymposium#Innovation#Networking #FutureResearch#microbiology#microbes#microbialpotential

As partnership manager at StartLife, my job involves the fun and rewarding task of bringing people together. The latest example for this is the Corporate and Investor Partner Meetup we had on the 26th of September. We welcome StartLife's partners on the campus of Wageningen University & Research and gave them a peak into what the newest developments are. Thanks to AlgaePARC, NPEC.nl and UNLOCK Microbial Potential for showcasing their state of the art facilities to our guests! I was particularly inspired by our partners' perspective on where in agrifood they see an innovation gap. Spoiler alert: it is not in last-minute grocery delivery solutions 😉 I am excited and motivated to be "connecting the dots" for a more resilient and fair food system. Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss how we can collaborate on this mission.

This week, Wageningen University & Research is the heartbeat of microbiome research, with the ongoing Computational Metagenomics (BioSB Advanced course), followed by the 4th iteration of the Integrative/Quantitative Microbial Ecology meeting. It was a pleasure to collaborate with Johannes Björk on the first day's lecture and practicals, where we covered the fundamentals of metagenomics, data pre-processing, assembly, and binning. The course is continuing with excellent coordination and lectures led by Marnix Medema, Georg Zeller, Jingyuan Fu, and a team of experts, addressing all key aspects of metagenomics analysis. This Wednesday, Bas E. Dutilh will conclude the course with an exciting keynote on the microverse. Stay tuned! Many thanks to the participants for their engaging discussions. On Thursday, we have organized an exciting program in microbial ecology, starting with addressing soil health and plant-microbe interactions in agriculture. Next, we will explore marine ecosystems, gas and food fermentation, focusing on microbial interactions, followed by fascinating experimental systems, including viruses. We will conclude with the question: "Are Microbiomes more than the sum of their parts?" and a tour to the Wageningen UNLOCK Microbial Potential facility. The breadth of techniques is also impressive, ranging from modeling approaches to quantitative experimental measurements of microbial metabolism and their interactions, down to single-cells. We have it all! Full program: https://lnkd.in/dVnFXDvk Many thanks to the speakers, sponsor, and everyone involved! It has been a great experience organizing this meeting alongside Detmer Sipkema, Sijmen Schoustra, and Hauke Smidt. We look forward to welcoming you to an exciting I/QME meeting!

You can now register for the second UNLOCK Symposium on November 18! https://bit.ly/3Yjlbl9  Themed "Harnessing the power of microbial communities: UNLOCK unleashed – showcasing pioneering projects”, it promises to be an exciting gathering. The symposium will feature keynotes by Anca G. Delgado and Jelmer Tamis and João Sousa, shedding light on the latest discoveries and emerging trends in microbiome research. Several case studies will be presented by Thomas Wagner, Johannes Hohlbein, Siddharth Deshpande, Paulina Lesiczka and Jinsong Wang. Additionally we will open our labs so you can experience the unique combination of equipment at your disposal. Participate and engage in lively discussions, and expand your professional network. Read more about the program and register for free: https://lnkd.in/e7Cv7sxr #UNLOCK #symposium #UNLOCKmicrobialpotential #microbes #microbiology #research 

You can now register for the second UNLOCK Symposium on November 18! https://bit.ly/3Yjlbl9  Themed "Harnessing the power of microbial communities: UNLOCK unleashed – showcasing pioneering projects”, it promises to be an exciting gathering. The symposium will feature keynotes by Anca G. Delgado and Jelmer Tamis and João Sousa, shedding light on the latest discoveries and emerging trends in microbiome research. Several case studies will be presented by Thomas Wagner, Johannes Hohlbein, Siddharth Deshpande, Paulina Lesiczka and Jinsong Wang. Additionally we will open our labs so you can experience the unique combination of equipment at your disposal. Participate and engage in lively discussions, and expand your professional network. Read more about the program and register for free: https://lnkd.in/e7Cv7sxr #UNLOCK #symposium #UNLOCKmicrobialpotential #microbes #microbiology #research 

🔬 Publication Highlight! We're excited to share insights from the article: "Yeast9: A Consensus Genome-Scale Metabolic Model for S. cerevisiae curated by the community" Key highlights: - Corrected Mass & Charge Balancing: Yeast9 addresses previous discrepancies, ensuring more accurate simulations. - Curated Gene Associations & Gibbs Free Energies: The model is meticulously annotated, enhancing its predictive capabilities. - Nitrogen Source Preference & Metabolic Rewiring: Yeast9 reveals how S. cerevisiae adapts its metabolism under nitrogen limitation, providing insights into nitrogen source preferences. - Additionally, when constrained with transcriptomics data from 1,229 mutants, Yeast9 can predict fluxes that inform machine learning-based gene function prediction. Read more about this article: https://lnkd.in/eW8a2qEy Visit our website to #unlock more publications: https://lnkd.in/epejW5gk #SustainableBiotechnology #GenomeScaleModeling #MetabolicModeling #MicrobialCommunities #IndustrialBiotechnology #SystemsBiology