COURSEPROJECTS
Revolutionary synthetic biology solutions from Africa's brightest minds, tackling real-world challenges across healthcare, agriculture, and environment.
INNOVATION IN ACTION
During the last three weeks of our Intermediate Course 2024, participants were challenged to apply their learning to real-world issues through proposal-based final projects. Working in diverse teams, students identified pressing challenges ranging from healthcare and agriculture to environmental sustainability.
SOLUTION-DRIVEN THINKING
These projects not only showcased the creativity and technical potential of emerging synthetic biologists across Africa but also emphasized our commitment to nurturing solution-driven thinking using biotechnology.
Revolutionizing Water Safety with Dual-Targeting Biosensors
Advanced biosensor technology for real-time water quality monitoring and contamination detection.
Acylase as Potential Quorum Quencher in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Novel approach to bacterial infection control through quorum sensing disruption.
Stabilized Antigens for Improved HIV Vaccine
Next-generation vaccine development using protein stabilization techniques.
Application of Engineered Yeast Biosensors in Mycotoxin Detection
Smart biosensors for food safety monitoring and mycotoxin contamination detection.
Combatting Cassava Root Rot Disease in Nigeria
Sustainable solutions for crop disease management in African agriculture.
Enhancing PETase Thermostability using Nus-A protein
Enzyme engineering for enhanced plastic degradation and environmental remediation.
Synthetic Biology techniques to tackle heavy metal pollution at Galamsey Mining sites in Ghana
Innovative bioremediation approaches for mining site environmental restoration.
Development of A Non-Invasive Point-of-Care Malaria Diagnostics
Rapid, non-invasive diagnostic tools for malaria detection in resource-limited settings.
Production of Enhanced Bioplastics from Glucose from Agricultural Waste
Sustainable bioplastic production from agricultural waste streams.
Integrating Cyanobacterial CO2 Concentrating Mechanisms into C3 Plants
Enhanced photosynthetic efficiency through synthetic biology approaches.
Design and Expression of a Multi-Epitope Peptide Antigen Against Vibrio
Multi-epitope vaccine design for enhanced immune response against Vibrio infections.
Engineered Probiotic Bacteria to Prevent Malaria Infection in Humans
Novel probiotic-based approach for malaria prevention and control.
Engineering a Lactase-Producing Probiotic for Managing Lactose Intolerance
Synthetic biology solution for lactose intolerance management through engineered probiotics.
Sustainability - Upcycling Ink Production with Engineered Microbes
Sustainable ink production through microbial upcycling of waste materials.
More Projects Coming Soon
We'll continue updating this section with additional proposals and outcomes from our education programs. These ideas reflect the innovative spirit of African students and early-career professionals trained through SynBio4All Africa's platforms.
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