Biotechnology of Yeasts and Filamentous Fungi

Prof. Dr. Andriy A. SibirnyHead of the Department of Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology, Institute of Cell Biology, NAS of Ukraine;  Head of the Department of Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Rzeszow, Poland

1.Genetic improvement of conventional and non-conventional yeasts for the production of 1st and 2nd generation ethanol.- 2.High-temperature bio-ethanol fermentation by conventional and non-conventional yeasts.- 3.Construction of baker's yeast strains with enhanced tolerance to baking-associated stresses.- 4.Anhydrobiosis and dehydration of yeasts.- 5.Biotechnology of glycerol production and conversion in yeasts.- 6.Lipids of yeasts and filamentous fungi and their importance for biotechnology.- 7.Production of Organic Acids by Yeasts and Filamentous Fungi.- 8.Carotenoid production by filamentous fungi and yeasts.- 9.Molecular studies of the flavinogenic fungus Ashbya gosspypii and the flavinogenic yeast Candida famata.- 10.Cold-active enzymes from cold-adapted yeasts.- 11.Methylotrophic yeasts as producers of recombinant proteins.- 12.Biosensors based on yeast/fungal cells.- 13.East-Based Systems For Environmental Control.- 14.Yeast-Based Biosensors For Clinical Diagnostics And Food Control.