Corcoran Presents at Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference

NMC Researcher Alina Corcoran Presents at International Bioeconomy Conference

Dr. Alina Corcoran, a New Mexico Consortium researcher and Los Alamos National Laboratory guest scientist, recently presented her research at the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference (ABLC) Global 2018, held November 6–9, 2018, in San Francisco, California.

ABLC Global is one of the premier gatherings for leaders in the bioeconomy, bringing together scientists, industry professionals, policymakers, investors, and innovators to discuss emerging technologies and solutions that are shaping the future of sustainable industries. The conference is part of a connected series of 17 conferences and forums focused on some of the most important challenges and opportunities in the rapidly growing bioeconomy sector.

Corcoran’s presentation, titled “Transforming Challenges into Yield: Variability and the Role of Synthetic Ecology,” explored the potential of algae-based systems to address global sustainability challenges. Her work highlighted how advances in synthetic ecology can improve the productivity and resilience of algae cultivation systems, helping unlock their potential for a variety of applications.

Algae have attracted increasing attention as a renewable resource due to their ability to efficiently convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into valuable products. These applications include biofuels, specialty chemicals, biomaterials, and other products that can support the transition to a more sustainable economy. Corcoran’s presentation focused on understanding and managing biological variability within these systems, an important step toward improving production efficiency and scaling algae-based technologies for commercial use.

The research also emphasized the role algae can play in advancing sustainable development, green chemistry, and clean technology. By developing innovative approaches that improve biological performance and resource efficiency, scientists are working to create renewable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based products and processes.

The New Mexico Consortium congratulates Dr. Corcoran on the opportunity to present her work at this internationally recognized conference and for her contributions to advancing sustainable biotechnology research.

View the presentation here: https://prezi.com/view/Nv9tqWe2QhinqstOzaQT/