Team:Manchester/Team

Manchester iGEM 2016
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Our team is very interdisciplinary: some of us are undergraduate students studying biology-related degrees and will lead the experimental research of this project. Others are studying engineering, physics and maths, and will be in-charge of the mathematical modelling that guides our experimental work in the lab. Our linguistics undergraduate on the team excels in outreach and human practice collaborations, making sure that our project meets real-world needs.
The diversity of nationalities in the team is a unique characteristics of Manchester iGEM 2016!

Meet the team!!

Toby Summerill


University

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: The University of Manchester

: MPhys Physics with Theoretical Physics (Final Year)

: Modelling and analytics officer

: Climbing, video games and sambuca

: Sambuca, lots of sambuca

University : The University of Manchester

Current degree course : MPhys Physics with Theoretical Physics (Final Year)

Role in iGEM : Modelling and analytics officer

Interest : Climbing, video games and sambuca

Favourite drinks : Sambuca, lots of sambuca

Matthew Davies


University

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: The University of Manchester

: MEng Chemical Engineering (Final Year)

: Modelling and analytics officer

: Karate & cycling

: Whatever is next!

University : The University of Manchester

Current degree course : MEng Chemical Engineering (Final Year)

Role in iGEM : Modelling and analytics officer

Interest : Karate & cycling

Favourite drinks : Whatever is next!

Prakrithi Narayanan


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: The University of Manchester

: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (2nd Year)

: Administrative executive and wet lab member

: Reading & swimming

: Ice peach tea

University : The University of Manchester

Current degree course : BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (2nd Year)

Role in iGEM : Administrative executive and wet lab member

Interest : Reading & swimming

Favourite drinks : Ice peach tea

Wei Hao Tey


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: The University of Manchester

: MMath (Hons) Mathematics (3rd year)

: Sponsorship, financial officer and wiki web designer

: Jogging, hiking and problem solving

: Grape cider & hot chocolate

University : The University of Manchester

Current degree course : MMath (Hons) Mathematics (3rd year)

Role in iGEM : Sponsorship, financial officer and wiki web designer

Interest : Jogging ,hiking and problem solving

Favourite drinks : Grape cider & hot chocolate

Svetlana Telnova


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: The University of Manchester

: BSc (Hons) Pharmacology and Physiology (Graduated)

: Wet lab member

: Travelling

: Hot Chocolate

University : The University of Manchester

Current degree course : BSc (Hons) Pharmacology and Physiology (Graduated)

Role in iGEM : Wet lab member

Interest : Travelling

Favourite drinks : Hot Chocolate

Hui Wen Chong


University

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: The University of Manchester

: MSci Biology (3rd year)

: Creative director and wet lab member

: Annoying people

: Baileys

University : The University of Manchester

Current degree course : MSci Biology (3rd year)

Role in iGEM : Creative director and wet lab member

Interest : Annoying people

Favourite drinks : Baileys

Sathya Darmalinggam


University

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: The University of Manchester

: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (2nd year)

: Wet lab supervisor

: Anything outdoors!

: Dark chocolate milk

University : The University of Manchester

Current degree course : BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (2nd year)

Role in iGEM : Wet lab supervisor

Interest : Anything outdoors!

Favourite drinks : Dark chocolate milk

Guada Alvarez


University

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: Manchester Metropolitan University

: BSc (Hons) Biology (Final year)

: Experimental officer and wet lab member

: Skating & reading

: Cider

University : Manchester Metropolitan University

Current degree course : BSc (Hons) Biology (Final year)

Role in iGEM : Experimental officer and wet lab member

Interest : Skating & reading

Favourite drinks : Cider

James Riley


University

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: The University of Manchester

: BA Linguistics (3rd year)

: Human practises & outreach personnel

: World news, future technology, social science, meditation

: Pomegranate juice, rice & coconut milk

University : The University of Manchester

Current degree course : BA Linguistics (3rd year)

Role in iGEM : Human practices & outreach personnel

Interest : World news, future technology, social science, meditation

Favourite drinks : Pomegranate juice, rice & coconut milk

Mala Carys


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: The University of Manchester

: BSc (Hons) Molecular Biology with Industrial Experience
  (2nd year)

: Public relations coordinator and a wet lab member

: Singing in A Capella and Reading

: Cider and spare vodka that's left on the side

University : The University of Manchester

Current degree course : BSc (Hons) Molecular Biology with Industrial / Professional Experience (2nd year)

Role in iGEM : Public relations coordinator and a wet lab member

Interest : Singing in A Capella and Reading

Favourite drinks : Cider and spare vodka that's left on the side

Our Advisors


Prof. E.Takano

Prof. R.Breitling


Supervisors


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Ross Kent

In 2015 Ross began a PhD at the University of Manchester in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, where he works on post-transcriptional control of gene expression in bacteria. He is also interested in biosensing and multivariate Design of Experiments for the optimisation of synthetic metabolic pathways.

Ross graduated from the University of Exeter with a B.Sc. Hons in Biology in 2012, during which he gained work experience at Rothamsted Research. Following this he worked in the Exeter Microbial Biofuels Group, before beginning a M.Sc. by Research at the Shell Technology Centre in Houston, Texas in collaboration with Royal Dutch Shell. Here he worked on consolidated bioprocessing of waste material for biofuel production. Ross is an avid rock climber with a passion for the outdoors and travel.
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Nick Weise

Nick gained a B.Sc. (Hons) Molecular Biology from The University of Manchester before completing a Ph.D. in Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University’s Centre of Excellence in Biocatalysis. He currently works at the Manchester of Institute of Biotechnology where he researches the discovery and engineering of enzymes for use in pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. He is involved in teaching courses introductory and organic chemistry as well as in industrial biotechnology, whilst also coordinating the engagement and outreach initiatives of the institute. In his spare time he enjoys trampolining, gymnastics coaching and playing clarinet in the Manchester Wind Orchestra.
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Marc Biarnes Carrera

Marc Biarnes Carrera studied at Universitat Ramon Llull (Institut Quimic de Sarria). He aquired his Degree in chemistry (speciality in organic synthesis). Marc worked at G.E.M. (Grup d'Enginyerina Molecular). He attained his Masters at the university of York (MRes in Post Genomic Biology). His Masters projects include work with Prof. Christof Baumann in the characterisation of HiGam proteins, and an industrial placement in GBL which involved improving bio fuel production through strain engineering. Marc is working towards his PHD, under the supervision of Prof. Eriko Takano, in the regulation of antibiotic production in Streptomyces. His project involves work with gamma butyrolactone, regulators of secondary metabolite production. He has currently begun his 3rd year of research. In the future he is considering research into synthetic biology as he finds the subject very appealing.