
Episode 9 – Seagrass: A New Set of Lungs
With Dr Mike Allen
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About Mike Allen
Professor Mike Allen is an Associate Professor of Single Cell Genomics in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences at University of Exeter. His interests are varied and encompass both blue skies and applied research topics. Blue skies research focuses mainly on understanding the role of viruses in the ocean using genomic, proteomic, transcriptomic and metabolomic approaches. Applied research focuses on biocatalysis, bioremediation, biotransformation, bioprocessing and technology development.
Mike’s current academic research projects include co-evolution of coccolithophores and coccolithoviruses, sphingolipid biosynthesis, novel protein characterisation, lytic and latent phytoplankton viruses, phytoplankton and virus isolation. Applied projects include biofuel production and processing, bioremediation, water sanitation, high throughput liquid processing and the development of novel photobioreactor technologies for promoting microalgal growth.
Current and recent funding sources include The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Roddenberry Foundation, BBSRC and Innovate UK.
SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
- WHAT WE DO | Blue Microbe
- https://biosciences.exeter.ac.uk/staff/profile/index.php?web_id=Mike_Allen
- Underwater ROVs | Commercial Grade, Portable | Deep Trekker)
- A Novel and Ubiquitous Marine Methylophage Provides Insights into Viral-Host Coevolution and Possible Host-Range Expansion in Streamlined Marine Heterotrophic Bacteria
- New Insights from the High-Resolution Monitoring of Microalgae–Virus Infection Dynamics
- A Review of Current and New Optical Techniques for Coral Monitoring
- Genomic evidence for inter-class host transition between abundant streamlined heterotrophs by a novel and ubiquitous marine Methylophage
- VIRUSES OF EUKARYOTIC MICROALGAE
- A review of optical techniques for coral monitoring & introducing low-cost hyperspectral imaging
- Assessing the Conversion of Various Nylon Polymers in the Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Macroalgae
- A Non-Destructive, Tuneable Method to Isolate Live Cells for High-Speed AFM Analysis
- Novel Capsular Polysaccharide from Lobochlamys segnis
- Antiviral Potential of Algal Metabolites-A Comprehensive Review
- Efficient dilution-to-extinction isolation of novel virus–host model systems for fastidious heterotrophic bacteria
- A Review of Current Coral Monitoring Tools/ Diagnostic Methods & Introducing a New Tool to the Coral Health Toolkit
- Efficient Dilution-to-Extinction isolation of novel virus-host model systems for fastidious heterotrophic bacteria
- Saltwater based fractionation and valorisation of macroalgae: Saltwater fractionation of macroalgae
- An energy and resource efficient alkaline flocculation and sedimentation process for harvesting of Chromochloris zofingiensis biomass
- Coproducts of algae and yeast-derived single cell oils: A critical review of their role in improving biorefinery sustainability
- The Microalgae Biorefinery: A Perspective on the Current Status and Future Opportunities Using Genetic Modification
- Analysis of Seaweeds from South West England as a Biorefinery Feedstock
- Hydrothermal liquefaction of macroalgae for the production of renewable biofuels
- Making light work of heavy metal contamination: The potential for coupling bioremediation with bioenergy production
- Improving electrocoagulation floatation for harvesting microalgae
- Sustainability and life cycle assessment (LCA) of macroalgae-derived single cell oils