High-throughput microbial discovery: interfacing droplet microfluidics with metagenomics

In this webinar we will talk about:

• Functional metagenomics and directed evolution in microfluidic droplets
• Microfluidic droplet screening – Engineering solutions for ultra–high–throughout analysis: This part of the webinar will cover the practicalities of adapting droplet screening for enzyme discovery and describe case studies for applications.

This event is part of the broader "Exploring and harnessing marine microbiomes for a sustainable blue bioeconomy" webinar series. You can follow the link for more information about the series and its webinars. The organisation of this series has been funded by UKRI, Horizon Europe, and Swiss Confederation.

Who is this course for?

This webinar is suitable for:

• Anyone from academia and industry who conduct research, utilise discovery platforms and develop applications in aquaculture, agriculture and pharmaceuticals
• Anyone from research infrastructures who manage marine sampling and scientific data, and who develop discovery platforms

Outcomes

By the end of the webinar, you will be able to:

• Identify the different droplet formats, used for high-throughput screening 
• Explain how microfluidics can be used to screen for enzyme activity at ultra–high–throughput (>1,000/ sec)

This webinar, hosted on Zoom Webinar, is free to attend, but you need to register for a place beforehand, using the 'Register' button. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar.

The webinar will be recorded, and the recording will be made available on this page one day after the event. Please note that we do not issue certificates of attendance for our webinars. However, you will receive an email from our Zoom account confirming your participation a day after the event