dr. Tom Peeters

Dr. Tom Peeters is a researcher and appointed lecturer biotechnology & microbiology associated with the bachelor program Biomedical Laboratory Sciences at Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Belgium. Tom got his PhD in Biology at KULeuven (Belgium) where he elucidated signal transduction pathways in yeast. As a post-doctoral researcher at UPF (Spain) he genetically rewired yeast cells to behave as logic gates for biocomputing. It’s there that he developed his enthusiasm for the fascinating field of synthetic biology. As an advocate of DIY-bio and open science he initiated the Open BioLab Brussels. This lab uses biotechnology to develop practical applications that are as accessible as possible for a diverse audience. The lab opens regularly for anyone with an interest in (bio)sciences and harbors a bio-incubator where entrepreneurs can turn their idea into a proof-of-concept. As a researcher his interests include applied biotechnology, synthetic bio, whole cell biosensors, STEAM education and bio-art. He enjoys collaborating with his students and research partners on these topics.