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Jung Ho Choi

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Research in Molecular Genetics

• What are the functions of protein kinases that bind calcium?

• How did these genes evolve?

• Can we mine functional genomics data to generate hypotheses about gene function?

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DNA Microarrays genome on a chip

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What do you think will be the challenges for bioscientists/technologists/engineers of your generation?

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Imagine a world:with abundant,

healthful food for everyone

with a resilient and flourishing environment

with sustainable, clean energy

where good health is the norm

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Living fuel cells

http://www.alt-energy.info/biofuel/bacteria-that-acts-like-a-reverse-fuel-cell-producing-biofuel-from-carbon-dioxide/

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100218092846.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily:+Latest+Science+News%29

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University of Washington (2010, August 16). Nanoscale DNA sequencing could spur revolution in personal health care. ScienceDaily. Retrieved August 17, 2010, from http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2010/08/100816155002.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Latest+Science+News%29

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New superbugs, viruses

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Spread of NDM-1 Rolain et al. 2010 Clin. Microbiol. Infec. 16

H1N1 influenza virus - CDC

E. coli

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How will human population growth and global warming affect each of these goals – health, environment,

energy, food?