Tag: Scientific Exchange

2026 MolES Catalyst Awards support collaborative microbial research initiatives  

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Six headshots of award recipients stacked in two rows with text that reads 2026 MolES Catalyst Awards

May 27, 2026

Six headshots of award recipients stacked in two rows with text that reads 2026 MolES Catalyst Awards
L to R: Monica Guo, Lauren Rajakovich, Sid Venkatesh, Anna Kuchina, Sean Gibbons and Joshua Elmore
Photos: Institute for Systems Biology, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and University of Washington

Three University of Washington faculty-led teams received the Molecular Engineering and Sciences Institute’s (MolES’s) 2026 Catalyst Awards. These awards seed new research initiatives and support preliminary data generation. Each team will receive $5,000 in award funding to help launch their collaborative research

In April, participants in the MolES-sponsored Microbial Engineering Scientific Exchange were invited to collaborate with fellow scientists on microbial engineering research projects and apply for catalyst award funding. Read More

MolES’ Scientific Exchange sparks microbial engineering collaborations

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Researchers standing lined up in a group of two rows.

April 21, 2026

On April 8, the University of Washington Molecular Engineering and Sciences (MolES) Institute hosted a Scientific Exchange on Microbial Engineering to catalyze new collaborations, share tools and expertise, and seed pilot projects. 

Held in Foege Hall, the event convened 20 scientists from the Fred Hutch, Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and University of Washington. Speakers gave five-minute lightning talks during three different sessions focused on:

  • Genetic Engineering, Genome Design and Synthetic Biology
  • Microbial Physiology, Metabolism and Cellular Function
  • Microbial Interactions, Community Dynamics and Host/Environment Interfaces
Microbial researchers standing in a group.
Researchers from the Seattle area gather during the Microbial Engineering Scientific Exchange held this month.
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