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Consortium with Prof. Fraaije receives grant of Cariplo Foundation

19 February 2021

Prof. Marco Fraaije of the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB) is partner in a consortium that received a grant of the Cariplo Foundation, a major philanthropic organization based in Italy. The consortium will address the topic ‘Cracking the problem of the enzymatic conversion of glycerol to make the most of an overwhelming waste product in biodiesel production’. Fraaije received EUR 150,000 for his part in the project. The University of Pavia is coordinator.

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