Cellular and Biochemical Engineering

The National Science Foundation's Cellular and Biochemical Engineering (CBE) program supports fundamental engineering research that advances understanding of cellular and biomolecular processes. The program encourages highly innovative and potentially transformative engineering research leading to novel bioprocessing and biomanufacturing approaches. Key areas of interest include metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, microbiome structure and function, protein and enzyme engineering, and integrated chemoenzymatic systems. Proposals should address the novelty and potential impact of the proposed work, as well as its importance in terms of engineering science and potential impact on society and industry. • Metabolic engineering and synthetic biology for biomanufacturing • The design of synthetic metabolic components and synthetic cells • Microbiome structure, function, maintenance, and design • Protein and enzyme engineering • Design of integrated chemoenzymatic systems