Edyta Szewczyk

Edyta Szewczyk is a highly experienced scientist with a strong background in genetics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, currently holding the position of Associate Project Scientist at the University of California, Berkeley, and serving as an External Scientific Expert for the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). With a career spanning over a decade in various research and leadership roles, Edyta has contributed to prestigious organizations such as michroma, Bolt Threads, Zymergen, and Vitality Biopharma, focusing on genetic engineering of filamentous fungi, biosafety research, and the development of sustainable biotechnological solutions. Edyta's academic credentials include a PhD in Genetics and Molecular Biology from the University of Melbourne, alongside a Master's and Bachelor's degree from the University of Warsaw. Notable achievements include winning the Gold Medal at the Fungus Olympics and initiating significant advancements in high-throughput genetic engineering methods.