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Frances H. Arnold

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Frances H. Arnold

Dickinson Professor
Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry
(Caltech)

CONTACT
Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Mail Code: 210-41
Pasadena, CA 91125

Tel.: 626-395-4162
Fax: 626-568-8743
Email: frances@cheme.caltech.edu
Web site: http://www.che.caltech.edu/groups/fha/index.html

EDUCATION
Ph.D.: 1985, University of California, Berkeley
B.S.: 1979, Princeton University

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Evolutionary design methods applied to biological systems - enzymes, metabolic pathways, genetic circuits and ecosystems - and using the results of laboratory evolution experiments to elucidate principles of biological design. Applications of laboratory-evolved enzymes range from biofuel production to synthesis of drugs and other high-value compounds.

CURRENT TEAMS

BioDiscovery Tools