Quantum mechanics and molecular dynamics for design of new enzymes
K. N. Houk, Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Computational design of cellulase cocktails that improve sugar release from real-world feedstocks
Toni M. Lee, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA and Benjamin D. Allen, Protabit LLC, Pasadena, CA

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Integrating enzyme design and metabolic engineering to ferment high value chemicals
Eric Althoff, Arzeda Corp., Seattle, WA and Mihai L. Azoitei, Arzeda Corp, Seattle, WA

Engineering Hyper-catalytic Enzymes through Conformational Modulation
Pratul K. Agarwal, Computational Biology Institute & Computer Science and Mathematics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN

Developing an Efficient Strategy for Enzyme Evolution: Creation of an Ultra-Stable Form of Carbonic Anhydrase for CO₂ Capture
Oscar Alvizo, Codexis Inc., Redwood City, CA