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Michael G. Thomas is a Professor in the Department of Bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he specializes in enzyme evolution and natural product discovery. He has made significant contributions to understanding bacterial secondary metabolism, particularly in generating knowledge about nonribosomal peptides and polyketides through directed evolution approaches. His research focuses on developing methods to harness bacterial enzymology for producing value-added bioproducts from lignocellulosic conversion residues, utilizing microbial metabolic pathways for purposes such as bioenergy production. Thomas has led various projects, including exploring the diversity of siderophores produced by human microbiota, and has collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to investigate metallophores' roles in nutrient acquisition. In addition, he has earned awards such as the E. B. Fred Professorship in Bacteriology and the CALS Pound Research Award. His commitment to education is reflected in his role as a trainer in several doctoral training programs and his involvement in editing prestigious journals in microbiology.
University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI
Research and education in Bacteriology specializing in microbial metabolism and enzymology.
University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI
Led research programs in enzyme evolution and directed evolution techniques.
University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI
Initiated research in natural product chemistry and microbial biosynthesis.
Department: Department of Computer Sciences