Translational regulation of gene expression and development of yeast strains for biotechnological applications.

We carry out basic research using the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as model organism. Using molecular genetics, we currently explore the structure/function relationships and the primary functions of some eukaryotic ribosomal proteins, in ribosome biogenesis, translation and the translational regulation of GCN4 and the general control of amino acid biosynthesis. We currently develop two oriented research projects, both financed by the MINECO with private companies (Grup LASEM, AGRASYS) and by private companies that use yeast for several biotechnological applications (bakery and biofuels). We take advantage of our scientific background on yeast genetics, and some molecular tools generated in previous oriented projects (FEDER, PETRI, TRACE, CC.AA.) to develop non GMO Baker's yeast strains with new properties and to genetically modify ethanologenic strains for different purposes. Our group is currently formed by the IP, 2 Predoctoral fellows, 2 contracted PostDocs and 2 Master students