Streptomyces is used extensively in industry for the production of bioactive metabolites and enzymes. These multicellular bacteria grow as filamentous, branching cells, via a process called polar growth. This process is driven by the DivIVA protein, making it crucial to gain a deeper understanding of its structure and function. Using a unique engineering platform, we want to enhance our understanding of the function of DivIVA and the role of its protein domains.

More information about Maarten Lubbers

Short biography

Maarten Lubbers earned his Bachelors and Masters in Biology at Leiden University, where he has worked on, amongst others, bioactive molecules in snake venom. At the University of Ghent, he has worked on the ecology and genetics of Laboulbeniales, a group of parasitic fungi. Besides, he plays an active role in the iGEM Competition. Finally, Maarten is a junior honorary curator at the Natural History Museum of Rotterdam.