Transforming Houseplants with Synthetic Biology with Patrick Torbey

A new episode of Data in Biotech is live!

In this episode of Data in Biotech, host Ross Katz speaks with Patrick Torbey, CEO and Co-Founder of Neoplants, about using genetic engineering and microbiome innovation to tackle indoor air pollution.

Patrick explains how Neoplants is turning everyday houseplants into powerful air purifiers using synthetic biology, offering insights into VOC degradation, enzyme pathways, and data-driven R&D.

​​Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How genetically modified plants and microbiomes can reduce indoor air pollution by targeting VOCs like formaldehyde and benzene
• The scientific and engineering challenges of modifying indoor plants at the genomic level
• Why data-driven testing and simulation are critical to optimizing plant function and user impact
• The role of synthetic biology in creating sustainable, scalable biotech products
• Patrick’s vision for solving climate challenges through engineered plant ecosystems

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