Thesis title: Biocatalytic conversion of cannabinoids to high purity products Principal Supervisor: Dr James Behrendorff Associate Supervisor/s: Prof Kirill Alexandrov Expected final thesis submission date: Before 31 December 2024 CAB Research program: Synthetic Biology, Bioprocessing Genetics, and Molecular Biology
Sarah Moddejongen is a Master of Philosophy candidate who is a part of the Industrial Metabolism group.
Sarah studied a Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) at the Queensland University of Technology. During this time, she completed internships and worked as a research technician in the fields of mycology, bioprocessing, proteomics and analytical chemistry. As part of her undergraduate degree, Sarah attained minors in biotechnology and genetics as well as medicinal chemistry and biology. She was interested in how synthetic biology can be used to aid in the production of pharmaceutical products.
Within her master’s project, Sarah aims to develop a biocatalytic platform for the conversion of cannabinoids to high purity products.