CRISPR – How an Ancient Immune System Rewrites the Code of Life
Join our expert Prof. Dr. Felix Jonas as he explores cutting-edge genetic research.
Discover how a bacterial defense mechanism evolved into one of the most powerful tools in modern genetic engineering.
This webinar offers valuable perspectives for potential students interested in biotechnology, genetics, and the impacts of scientific innovation.
What you will learn
- How CRISPR works and its real-world impact
- The science behind groundbreaking gene editing
- Career paths in biotech, and research
- Ethical challenges in modern genetics
- Which role biology and biotech play in innovation
Prof. Dr. Felix Jonas is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Constructor University in Bremen, Germany, where he leads the Biochemistry of Gene Regulation group. His research focuses on understanding how transcription factors and chromatin dynamics control gene expression in eukaryotes, using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model organism. He combines advanced experimental techniques like CRISPR-Cas9 and next-generation sequencing with computational analysis to explore the evolution and function of gene regulatory mechanisms. Dr. Jonas earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Imperial College London and conducted postdoctoral research at the Weizmann Institute of Science.