scroberts
Expert Bio

Professor Roberts' work is inspired by the ability of nature, in particular plant systems, to adapt and respond to stresses to enable both survival and growth. The primary focus of her research is on understanding the fundamental complexities in specialized metabolism and the development of renewable, engineered plant cell culture systems to synthesize valuable clinical and industrial molecules.

Telegram.com
College Town: WPI prof’s discovery may speed production of cancer drug

WPI leads off the Telegram & Gazette’s College Town this week with a feature on professor Susan Roberts, head of the chemical engineering department. She developed a genetic engineering technique that could speed up manufacturing of a widely used cancer drug and lower its production costs, the T&G reported. 

Worcester Business Journal
WPI develops method to increase cancer drug production

The Worcester Business Journal reported on the genetic engineering work by Susan Roberts, department head and professor of chemical engineering, which aims to double the product of paclitaxel, an ingredient in the world's best-selling cancer drug. 

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