Difference between revisions of "Team:Lethbridge/Team"

Primary PI

Associate Professor of Physical Biochemistry, University of Lethbridge

Originally from Germany, I moved to Canada in 2005 to start a research group on the structure and function of the bacterial protein synthesis machinery, a cellular process targeted by over 50% of the known antibiotics. I am intrigued by the molecular design and function of this essential bio-nanomachine. I try to unravel the underlying design principles in order to enable the rational design and engineering of novel bio-nanomachines. I am essentially asking the question if such novel bio-machines can be constructed from simple and fundamental principles or are these assemblies just too complex. Well and that’s why it was extremely easy to rope me into doing iGEM.

Secondary PI

Instructor, University of Lethbridge

Advisor

Research Faculty, Florida State University

I'm a member of the research faculty in the Biomedical Sciences Department at the Florida State University College of Medicine. I have the great fortune of intersecting medicine and synthetic biology. I use an imagine, design, create workflow for developing cell-based therapeutics.

Prior to joining FSU, I was a Senior Research Scientist at Autodesk. I am a co-founder and former co-editor of the Synthetic Biology Open Language (SBOL). I was an iGEM judge in 2009 through 2013. Beyond pursuing exciting ideas and projects in Synthetic Biology, I enjoy raising two rambunctious daughters, snowboarding, football, computer animation (especially Pixar), electric cars, and travelling.

Advisor

Post Doctoral Fellow

Greetings! I am a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Lethbridge and my current work focuses on engineering RNA regulators of gene expression. Although this is my first year on an iGEM team, once the words “RNAi pesticides” were spoken, I was eager to jump on board as an advisor! Besides my interest in RNA and synthetic biology, I enjoy playing music, reading, golfing and spending time with family.

Member

Program: Ph.D. in Biomolecular Sciences

Hi all! This is my first year being involved with iGEM. I have a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and M.E.Sc in Biomedical Engineering. I look forward to learning more about synthetic biology at the Giant Jamboree and to share our work with the iGEM community.

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4th Year, Neuroscience

Advisor

5th Year, Neuroscience

I enjoy studying protein biosynthesis and my favorite biomolecule is RNA. As with every year in iGEM I look forward to the Jamboree, as it is an opportunity to meet people from around the world and learn about their unique projects. I am also the vice president of the Synthetic Biology club and enjoy playing Starcraft in my spare time (Masters League). I am an expert at creating "Rhys" puns and think of them whenever I can find time (Rhycently, Rhyspect, Rhysist, Rhysese pieces, Rhysults, Rhysearch station).

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M.Sc. Student, Biochemistry

Minor celebrity: has dedicated fan-page on facebook.

Member

B.Sc. Biology

My name is Suneet. Very recently I graduated with my B.Sc in Biology with a minor in Philosophy. I’m very excited to be back on the University of Lethbridge iGEM team working on the Human Practices component of the team’s project.

Advisor

M.Sc. Student, Biochemistry

Hello, my name is Dustin Smith. I was born and raised in Lethbridge, and I am a Master’s student majoring in Biochemistry. I’m happy to be back with the University of Lethbridge iGEM team for a sixth year, and as always it has been a great experience. Outside of school my favorite activities are ice hockey, snowboarding, lifting, and recycling the same iGEM bio for multiple years.

Member

4th Year, Biology

Hi there. I’m Chris. This year the title of “webmaster” has been thrust upon me and I hope that by the time the website is done, you’ll be able to be here reading this. For now, I’m working on finishing up my B.Sc. and splitting my time between work, iGEM, and pursing a career as a purveyor of terrible jokes.

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3rd year, Science Education

This is my first year of iGEM and I've loved the rare and unique experience this project has been able to provide, both as a someone who loves to learn and as a future high school science teacher. I enjoy being a jack of all trades and look forward to learning more and seeing the new ideas at this year's Jamboree.

Member

2nd Year, Biochemsitry

Hello, I’m Sydnee! Once upon a time I thought I was going to be a psychologist, but then I decided science was a lot more fun. This is my second year being involved with iGEM and I am enjoying my time working on human practices.

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4th Year, Biochemistry

Has a very extensive CD collection of rap music.

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5th Year, Biology

MY NAME IS JEFF. I am a fifth year BSc student majoring in Biological Sciences. This is my first year participating in IGEM; joining to gain experience in the lab and to become more involved in university activities. Working with the team has been a blast, I not only gained wet-lab experience but human practice and business management experience as well. I look forward to the Jamboree and the following IGEM season.

Member

3nd Year, Biology and Philosophy

Double Majoring in Biology and Philosophy with a Concentration in Legal Reasoning.

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2nd Year, Biochemisty

Role: Member

Program: Digital Audio Arts

Year of Study: 2

This is my first year participating in iGEM. I am very excited to help the team by using my skills in the arts. With the team I can help design the poster and other visualizations. As a music major I have lots learned about synthetic biology and am excited to see other groups at iGem who have uniquely used synbio to create a positive impact on the world.