#12 – Thomas Gorochowski: Programming biology

Thomas Gorochowski is a synthetic biologist and Royal Society University Research Fellow based in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Bristol. His lab applies tools from synthetic biology for the rational engineering of biological systems, to both provide insights into how biology controls the complex processes sustaining life, and to tackle problems spanning the sustainable production of materials to novel therapeutics. TIMESTAMPS (00:41) – Bioprogramming and genetic circuits (10:52) – Simplicity vs complexity in genetic circuit design (13:59) – Applications of control theory (19:15) – Evolution and genetic circuits (23:29) – Breaking down the complexity of evolution (30:00) – Paradigm shifts in bioprogramming (31:30) – Improving robustness by controlling evolution (36:50) – Crosstalk between computer science and biology (40:00) – Thomas' career path (47:00) – Advice for aspiring synthetic biologists