Microbiology

Understanding all aspects of microbial organisms, particularly in relation to human health and food production.

Microbiologists study the biology, behaviour and evolution of microorganisms such as algae, fungi, bacteria, viruses and protozoa from a variety of perspectives. These include pathology and disease mitigation, pharmaceutical, industrial and food production, environmental management and health supplementation. Understanding of microbiology is also fundamental to many laboratory practices as microbes can be invaluable tools in many scientific applications.

applications in cellular agriculture:

A sound understanding of microbiology is fundamental to all aspects of fermentation within cellular agriculture such as dairy and egg production as well as the recombinant production of growth factors required to grow cultivated meat. It is also vital to contamination management at all stages of cell cultivation.