PhD student Alīna Rekēna recently visitied MIT in the USA to meet our collaboration partners at the Voigt Lab and participate in project update meetings. The Bioengineering lab is engaged in an ongoing collaborative project focused on the environmental release of engineered bacteria in Soviet Estonia. The visit facilitated deeper collaboration and explored opportunities for TalTech – MIT student exchanges. Additionally, Alīna had the opportunity to present her own research activities and discuss upcoming project initiatives. The dedication and innovation at MIT are truly inspiring to spark new ideas for future work.
We are now looking forward to the kick-off meeting of the project in Tallinn on 23-24th September at the Estonian Academy of Arts. This gathering will be a valuable contribution to the project, where we aim to explore and integrate diverse perspectives on biotechnology’s role in historical and contemporary contexts.