Patrice Hamel's lab is interested in the topic of membrane biogenesis, in particular membrane systems in chloroplasts and mitochondria that are specialized in the transduction of energy. In recent years he has been active in a multidisciplinary initiative focused on the engineering of photosynthetic microbes to produce next-generation biofuels. This month, three international researchers in his lab were highlighted by the Office of International Affairs for their ongoing contributions to clean energy research.

In addition to supporting research in the lab these sciences are furthering the goals of the STILSA (Students in Life Sciences Abroad) program he developed. The program provides students with curriculum-centered travel experiences.

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