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Emily Balskus is a Thomas Dudley Cabot Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University and an Investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Since joining the faculty in 2011, she has focused her research on discovering, understanding, and manipulating microbial metabolism. The Balskus group aims to uncover new metabolic pathways and enzymes utilizing microbial genome sequencing data, emphasizing their biochemical functions linked to important biological activities, particularly regarding the human microbiome. Her lab combines microbiology with chemical innovation to address complex biological questions and develop biocompatible, non-enzymatic chemical transformations that can modify cellular metabolites. Balskus has received several prestigious awards for her work, including the Smith Family Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research and the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award, which highlight her significant contributions to the field of bioorganic and chemical biology.
Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).