FIU has partnered with the Technology Foundation of the Americas to host eMerge Americas Techweek, a conference that brought together civic leaders, industry titans, entrepreneurs, and global thought leaders with the purpose of establishing a technology hub for the Americas. The conference was an opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors to come together to develop and fund innovative projects and discuss the role of education in a tech-driven economy. Dr. Aaron Welch, Chaplin School professor, showcased his research of engineered yeast alongside other cutting-edge entrepreneurial research at FIU. Dr. Welch recently received a National Science Foundation grant to develop a strain of yeast that will consume Ochratoxin-A, a harmful carcinogen found in wine, and simultaneously allow for the production of safe, quality wines.
To see more photos from the conference, visit FIU’s Flickr page.
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Dr. Welch with a booth visitor at eMerge Americas Techweek on May 6.
