Charting the Unexplored Microverse for Biological Gold with CULTIVARIUM’s Nili Ostrov.

Jun 3

In this episode of Grow Everything, Karl and Erum are joined by Nili Ostrov, co-founder of Cultivarium, as they explore the fascinating world of biotechnology. They discuss the challenges of working with new organisms, the importance of community in biotech, and the need for resources to be available for non-model microbes. The conversation delves into the potential of mycology, the importance of next-generation sequencing technology, and the benefits of diversifying the catalog of organisms used in scientific research. They also touch on biosecurity concerns, the democratization of biotech, and the potential applications of biotechnology in various fields. The episode concludes with book recommendations that encourage diversity and exploration in the field of biotechnology.

Topics Covered

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00:06:27 - From Computer Scientist to Organ Transplant Pioneer: The Inspiring Journey of Martine Rosenblatt
00:12:31 - Redefining Biotech: Evolution and Transformation in the Industry
00:15:31 - Exploring Non-Model Organisms: Unveiling the Wonders with Nili from Cultivarium
00:18:45 - Next Generation Sequencing and Plasmids: Revolutionizing Biotech
00:22:49 - Cultivarium: Revolutionizing Biotechnology with Non-Model Organisms
00:25:30 - Streamlining Microbe Onboarding: Faster and Cost-Efficient Biotech Breakthroughs
00:29:05 - Open Source Tools in Microbial Research: Empowering Scientists Everywhere
00:30:38 - Driving Change in Biotech: Cultivarium's Impact on the Industry
00:34:38 - Unleashing Microbes' Potential: Key Achievements for Biotech Applications
00:42:25 - Organisms Unleashed: Readiness for Industry and Lab Use
00:43:31 - Troubleshooting Community: Simplifying Host Selection for Biotech Applications
00:48:51 - Importance of Hands-On Lab Work in Functional Genomics: Insights from Nili Ostrov
00:50:51 - Tigers to E. Coli: Technological Advancements in Studying Organisms
00:53:03 - Superpowers of Extremophiles: Microbes' Role in Climate Change Solutions
00:57:21 - Unveiling the Microbial World of NYC Subway: Resistant Microbes and Macros
00:58:53 - Exploring Microbial Treasures for Sustainable Solutions
01:03:56 - Non-Model Organisms: Revolutionizing Biotech with Nili Ostrov
01:12:39 - Non-Model Organisms in Hair Care: Exciting Possibilities