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Megan Y Hsi

from San Jose, CA

Megan Hsi Phones & Addresses

  • 80 Descanso Dr, San Jose, CA 95134 (408) 922-0167
  • 458 Bryan Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
  • 13138 Pierce Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070 (408) 868-9200

Work

Company: Dupont industrial biosciences Apr 2010 Position: Research associate

Education

Degree: Bachelor of Science School / High School: University of California, Davis 2007 Specialities: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Skills

Molecular Biology • Pcr • Biochemistry • Enzymes • Protein Chemistry • Dna • Sds Page • Western Blotting • Laboratory • Molecular Cloning • Biotechnology • Rt Pcr • Gel Electrophoresis • Biology • Genetic Engineering • Protein Expression • Polymerase Chain Reaction • Molecular Microbiology • Laboratory Skills • Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain R... • Rna Isolation

Languages

English

Interests

Davis • University of California

Industries

Biotechnology

Resumes

Resumes

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Associate Scientist

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Location:
458 Bryan Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Industry:
Biotechnology
Work:
DuPont Industrial Biosciences since Apr 2010
Research Associate

Genencor International Jun 2007 - Apr 2010
Research Assistant

Lab of Dr. William J. Lucas, UC Davis Plant Biology Department Mar 2006 - May 2007
Research Assistant

Learning Skills Center Apr 2005 - Mar 2007
Physics Tutor
Education:
University of California, Davis 2007
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Skills:
Molecular Biology
Pcr
Biochemistry
Enzymes
Protein Chemistry
Dna
Sds Page
Western Blotting
Laboratory
Molecular Cloning
Biotechnology
Rt Pcr
Gel Electrophoresis
Biology
Genetic Engineering
Protein Expression
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Molecular Microbiology
Laboratory Skills
Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Rna Isolation
Interests:
Davis
University of California
Languages:
English

Publications

Us Patents

Cellulase Compositions And Methods Of Using The Same For Improved Conversion Of Lignocellulosic Biomass Into Fermentable Sugars

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US Patent:
20140073017, Mar 13, 2014
Filed:
Mar 16, 2012
Appl. No.:
14/004872
Inventors:
Thijs Kaper - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Igor Nikolaev - Noordwijk, NL
Suzanne E. Lantz - San Carlos CA, US
Meredith K. Fujdala - San Jose CA, US
Megan Y. Hsi - San Jose CA, US
Assignee:
DANISCO US INC. - Palo Alto CA
International Classification:
C12N 9/42
US Classification:
435 99, 435209, 536 232, 4353201, 4352523, 43525411, 43525231, 43525233, 4352546, 4352543
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions that can be used in hydrolyzing biomass such as compositions comprising a polypeptide having β-glucosidase activity, methods for hydrolyzing biomass material, and methods for improving the stability and saccharification efficacy of a composition comprising such β-glucosidase polypeptides and/or activity.

Novel Glycosyl Hydrolase Enzymes And Uses Thereof

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US Patent:
20130177947, Jul 11, 2013
Filed:
Sep 22, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/498069
Inventors:
Benjamin Bower - Newark CA, US
Megan Yee Hsi - San Jose CA, US
Thijs Kaper - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Bradley R. Keleman - Menlo Park CA, US
Suzanne E. Lantz - San Carlos CA, US
Edmund A. Larenas - Moss Beach CA, US
Colin Mitchinson - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Steven Kim - Fremont CA, US
William D. Hitz - Wilmington DE, US
Mark Emptage - Wilmington DE, US
Keith Dumont Wing - Wilmington DE, US
Assignee:
DANISCO US INC. - Palo Alto CA
International Classification:
C12N 9/24
C12P 19/14
C12N 9/16
C12N 9/20
C12N 9/00
US Classification:
435 99, 435209, 435198, 435190, 435196, 435192, 43525411, 4352546, 4352543, 4352547, 4352544, 4352545, 4352548, 4352523, 43525235, 43525231
Abstract:
The present disclosure is generally directed to glycosyl hydrolase enzymes, compositions comprising such enzymes, and methods of using the enzymes and compositions, for example for the saccharification of cellulosic and hemicellulosic materials into sugars.

Compositions And Methods For Genetic Manipulation Of Methanotrophs

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US Patent:
20210340574, Nov 4, 2021
Filed:
Nov 11, 2020
Appl. No.:
17/095644
Inventors:
- Menlo Park CA, US
Jana Stumpe - Sunnyvale CA, US
Sonny Zhang - Pleasanton CA, US
Megan Hsi - Menlo Park CA, US
International Classification:
C12N 15/90
C12N 15/11
C12N 9/22
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for the genetic manipulation of methanotrophs utilizing a site-specific polynucleotide modification system.

Novel Glycosyl Hydrolase Enzymes And Uses Thereof

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US Patent:
20190169585, Jun 6, 2019
Filed:
Feb 14, 2019
Appl. No.:
16/275582
Inventors:
- Palo Alto CA, US
Mark Emptage - Wilmington DE, US
William D. Hitz - Rehoboth Beach DE, US
Megan Yee Hsi - San Jose CA, US
Thijs Kaper - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Bradley R. Kelemen - Menlo Park CA, US
Steven Kim - Fremont CA, US
Suzanne E. Lantz - San Carlos CA, US
Edmund A. Larenas - Moss Beach CA, US
Colin Mitchinson - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Keith Dumont Wing - Wilmington DE, US
International Classification:
C12N 9/24
C12N 9/20
C12P 19/00
C12P 19/14
C12N 9/42
C12P 19/02
C12N 9/16
C12N 9/08
C12N 9/04
Abstract:
The present disclosure is generally directed to glycosyl hydrolase enzymes, compositions comprising such enzymes, and methods of using the enzymes and compositions, for example for the saccharification of cellulosic and hemicellulosic materials into sugars.

Glycosyl Hydrolase Enzymes And Uses Thereof For Biomass Hydrolysis

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US Patent:
20180163242, Jun 14, 2018
Filed:
Jul 12, 2017
Appl. No.:
15/647775
Inventors:
- Palo Alto CA, US
MEREDITH K. FUJDALA - SAN JOSE CA, US
WILLIAM D. HITZ - REHOBOTH BEACH DE, US
MEGAN Y. HSI - SAN JOSE CA, US
STEVEN S. KIM - FREMONT CA, US
KEITH D. WING - WILMINGTON DE, US
International Classification:
C12P 19/14
C12P 7/14
D21C 11/00
D21C 5/00
C12P 19/02
C12N 9/42
C12N 9/24
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions that can be used in hydrolyzing biomass such as compositions comprising a polypeptide having glycosyl hydrolase (GH) family 61/endoglucanase activity and/or a β-glucosidase polypeptide, methods for hydrolyzing biomass material, and methods for using such compositions.

Cellulase Compositions And Methods Of Using The Same For Improved Conversion Of Lignocellulosic Biomass Into Fermentable Sugars

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US Patent:
20180119125, May 3, 2018
Filed:
Feb 23, 2017
Appl. No.:
15/440341
Inventors:
- Palo Alto CA, US
IGOR NIKOLAEV - NOORDWIJK, NL
SUZANNE E. LANTZ - San Carlos CA, US
Meredith K. Fujdala - Palo Alto CA, US
Megan Y. Hsi - Palo Alto CA, US
International Classification:
C12N 9/42
D06M 16/00
C12P 19/14
C12N 15/80
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions that can be used in hydrolyzing biomass such as compositions comprising a polypeptide having β-glucosidase activity, methods for hydrolyzing biomass material, and methods for improving the stability and saccharification efficacy of a composition comprising such β-glucosidase polypeptides and/or activity.

Novel Glycosyl Hydrolase Enzymes And Uses Thereof

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US Patent:
20160177279, Jun 23, 2016
Filed:
Jul 27, 2015
Appl. No.:
14/810434
Inventors:
- Palo Alto CA, US
Megan Yee HSI - San Jose CA, US
Thijs KAPER - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Bradley R. KELEMEN - Menlo Park CA, US
Suzanne E. LANTZ - San Carlos CA, US
Edmund A. LARENAS - Moss Beach CA, US
Colin MITCHINSON - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Steven KIM - Fremont CA, US
William D. HITZ - Wilmington DE, US
Mark EMPTAGE - Wilmington DE, US
Keith Dumont WING - Wilmington DE, US
Assignee:
DANISCO US INC. - Palo Alto CA
International Classification:
C12N 9/24
C12P 19/02
C12P 19/14
C12N 9/42
Abstract:
The present disclosure is generally directed to glycosyl hydrolase enzymes, compositions comprising such enzymes, and methods of using the enzymes and compositions, for example for the saccharification of cellulosic and hemicellulosic materials into sugars.

Glycosyl Hydrolase Enzymes And Uses Thereof For Biomass Hydrolysis

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US Patent:
20140106408, Apr 17, 2014
Filed:
Mar 16, 2012
Appl. No.:
14/004881
Inventors:
Colin Mitchinson - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Steven S. Kim - Fremont CA, US
Meredith K. Fujdala - San Jose CA, US
Megan Y. Hsi - San Jose CA, US
Keith D. Wing - Wilmington DE, US
William D. Hitz - Wilmington DE, US
Assignee:
DANISCO US INC. - Palo Alto CA
International Classification:
C12P 19/14
C12P 7/14
C12P 19/02
C12N 9/42
US Classification:
435 99, 435209, 435162
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions that can be used in hydrolyzing biomass such as compositions comprising a polypeptide having glycosyl hydrolase (GH) family 61/endoglucanase activity and/or a β-glucosidase polypeptide, methods for hydrolyzing biomass material, and methods for using such compositions.
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