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Navigate the transition from ideation to impact with actionable scientific strategy. 

Navigating Circular Biotechnology

Laura Navone PhD GAICD

Laura is a Biotechnology Expert and the founder of navbio. She is dedicated to advancing the circular economy, applying biotechnological solutions to replace linear practices with regenerative models.

 

Her passion lies in translating scientific breakthroughs into tangible industrial outcomes that benefit industry, society and the planet. Her expertise includes leading multidisciplinary R&D teams in both the startup ecosystem and academia.

 

With a PhD in Molecular Biology and over a decade of experience, Laura bridges the gap between deep science and commercial application. Her portfolio ranges from sustainable textile recycling and virus-resistant materials to enzymatic solutions for agriculture and animal-free dairy using precision fermentation.

Media & Thought
Leadership

Public engagment 'Climate Change Solutions' (2023). Woodford Folk Festival
 with Dr Karl & Prof Ian Lowe

Discussing the critical role of circular innovation in addressing the climate crisis alongside Australia’s leading science communicators.

Public speaking about sustainability and climate change
Panel discussion about future bioinnovation and technology

'Synthetic Biology Saves the World' (2023).Woodford Folk Festival.

A deep dive into the transformative power of biotech. Discussing real-world applications of engineering biology that are driving sustainability today

National Recognition & Certifications

  • 2025 | Superstar of STEM. Science and Technology Australia. Find out more.

  • 2025 | Future Focussed Business Achiever (Finalist). Women in Technology Awards (WiT)

  • 2025 | Graduate Australian Institutite of Company Directors (GAICD)​

  • 2021 | Homeward Bound Team HB6. Women in STEMM Global Leadership.

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Scientific Contributions

Circular Economy & Sustainable materials

  • 2025 | Quijano, L., Fischer, D., Ferrero-Regis, T., & Navone, L. Exploring bacterial cellulose as an engineered living and programmable biomaterial across disciplines. Scientific Reports, 15(17980).

  • 2024 | Watkins, T., Moffit, K., Speight, R., & Navone, L. Chromogenic fusion proteins as alternative textiles dyes. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 121(9).

  • 2022 | Navone, L., et al. Bioengineered textiles that capture SARS-CoV-2 viral particles. Communications Materials (Nature), 3(54).

  • 2020 | Navone, L., et al. Closing the textile loop: enzymatic fibre separation and recycling of wool/polyester fabric blends. Waste Management, 102.

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Industrial Biotech & Precision Fermentation

  • 2024 | Peralta, F., ... Navone, L., Behrendorff, J. Pretreated Sugarcane Bagasse Matches Performance of Synthetic Media for Lipid Production in Yarrowia lipolytica. Bioresource Technology, 393.

  • 2023 | Navone, L., et al. Biosensor-guided rapid screening for improved recombinant protein secretion in Pichia pastoris. Microbial Cell Factories, 22(1).

  • 2023 | Luna‐Flores, C., ... Navone, L., et al. Improving phytase production in Pichia pastoris fermentations through de‐repression and methanol induction optimization. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 120(11).

  • 2021 | Navone, L., et al. Synergistic optimisation of expression, folding, and secretion improves E. coli AppA phytase production in Pichia pastoris. Microbial Cell Factories, 20(8).

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