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Gozde Demirer

@prof-gozde.bsky.social
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Assistant Prof @Caltech | Nanotechnology, synthetic biology, plant genetic engineering, plant-microbe interactions 🌱 🍅 🧬🧪 | she/her

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Gozde Demirer @prof-gozde.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
We inserted a 5kb, 3-enzyme RUBY pathway: visible red pigment at ~1 copy/genome. Since efficiency didn't drop from 2 to 5kb, there's likely room for larger DNA. It worked across 3 species: Arabidopsis, N. benthamiana, and tomato. Bonus: inserted payloads stayed unmethylated and expression persisted.
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Gozde Demirer @prof-gozde.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Targeted DNA insertion remains a major bottleneck in plant engineering. We developed an avian R2 retrotransposon as an efficient plant genome editor to precisely insert large DNA payloads at targeted sites: www.nature.com/articles/s41... Congratulations to @kimuchenje03.bsky.social and the team! 🧵👇
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Gozde Demirer @prof-gozde.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Join us at the 2025 International Conference on Biomolecular Engineering (ICBE) for cutting-edge discussions and an incredible speaker lineup! 🌟 Last day to register (with hotel room) is this Friday, Dec 13! #ICBE2025 🔗Register here: www.aiche.org/sbe/conferen...
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Gozde Demirer @prof-gozde.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
🌱 Demirer Lab 🌱 @caltech.edu is looking for passionate graduate students to join us! Explore our exciting research for a sustainable future: demirerlab.com 🌏 🌱 🦠 📢 Apply here to CCE or BBE: t.co/cIv8Hbfy0Z and mention your interest in our lab in your statement. 🗓️ Application deadline: Dec 1
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Gozde Demirer @prof-gozde.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
We’re looking for talented, driven graduate students to join our growing Chemical Engineering Ph.D. program at @caltech.edu! ⏰ Applications are due December 1, 2024. ➡️ Apply Here: t.co/cIv8Hbfy0Z
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Gozde Demirer @prof-gozde.bsky.social · 05/11/2023
We made it to Orlando for the #AIChE2023! This is Mark’s @mlegendr.bsky.social debut to the AIChE community!! Check out his poster (#111) on Monday 3:30 pm discussing our recent work on genetically encoded delivery vehicles for plants 🌱
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