Pioneering Innovations in Bioengineering, Synthetic Biology, and Chemical Biology at the Scripps Research Institute to Unlock a Sustainable Future

The Badran Lab integrates diverse scientific perspectives to develop new biotechnologically driven solutions for pressing global challenges — including climate change, human health, and environmental sustainability — to support thriving people, communities, and life now and in the future.

Supported by Leading Organizations and Foundations

On our mission to support humanity’s collective prosperity and global sustainability, the Badran Lab is proudly supported by several organizations and agencies across diverse scientific disciplines.

Inspired by Biology, Empowered by Technology, Motivated by Betterment

By fundamentally rethinking and accelerating natural biological processes, our world-class team spearheads discoveries that are poised to profoundly impact quality of life, public health outcomes, and the planet’s future.

Recent Publications

A Genetically Encoded System to Quantify and Evolve RuBisCO-Catalyzed Carbon Fixation.
Lanster DL, Li Z, Badran AH.
Under Revision.

Efficient Genetic Code Expansion Without Host Genome Modifications.
Costello AM, Peterson AA, Lanster DL, Li Z, Carver GD, Badran AH.
Under Revision.