Principal Investigator
Weizmann Institute of Science
Ron Milo
- 2025
- Speaker
- Circle
- 2025
- Attendee
Ron Milo earned a BSc in physics and mathematics and a PhD in biological physics before being a fellow at Harvard Medical School department of Systems Biology.
He harnesses the tools of systems biology to find solutions to the challenges of sustainability. His main contribution in this aspect was his demonstration of an ability to convert carbon dioxide into sugar in a synthetically-engineered E. coli.
Milo also leads a global accounting of biomass on earth giving a fresh perspective on the impact of humanity and the future of biodiversity.