Our team consists of undergraduates studying biology related degrees who will lead the experimental research of this project. We also have students studying engineering, physics and maths, who are in-charge of mathematical modelling and web designing. There is also a linguist undergraduate that excels in outreach and human practice collaborations. The diversity of nationalities in the team is a unique characteristic of our team.
Meet the team!!
Toby Summerill
University
Current degree course
Role in iGEM
Interest
Favourite drinks
: The University of Manchester
: 4th year integrated Masters (MPHY) in Theoretical Physics
: Modelling and analytics officer
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University : The University of Manchester
Current degree course : 4th year integrated Masters (MPHY) in Theoretical Physics
Role in iGEM : Modelling and analytics officer
Interest :
Favourite drinks :
Matthew Davies
University
Current degree course
Role in iGEM
Interest
Favourite drinks
: The University of Manchester
: 4th year M.Eng in Chemical Engineering
: Modelling and analytics officer
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University : The University of Manchester
Current degree course : 4th year M.Eng in Chemical Engineering
Role in iGEM : Modelling and analytics officer
Interest :
Favourite drinks :
Prakrithi Narayanan
University
Current degree course
Role in iGEM
Interest
Favourite drinks
: The University of Manchester
: 2nd year in Bsc (Hons) Biomedical Science
: Administrative Executive and wet lab member
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University : The University of Manchester
Current degree course : 2nd year in Bsc (Hons) Biomedical Science
Role in iGEM : Administrative Executive and wet lab member
Interest :
Favourite drinks :
Wei Hao Tey
University
Current degree course
Role in iGEM
Interest
Favourite drinks
: The University of Manchester
: 3rd year integrated Masters (MMATH) in Mathematics
: sponsorship, financial officer and wiki web designer
: jogging ,hiking and solve problems
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University : The University of Manchester
Current degree course : 3rd year integrated Masters (MMATH) in Mathematics
Role in iGEM : sponsorship, financial officer and wiki web designer
Interest : jogging ,hiking and solve problems
Favourite drinks :
Svetlana Telnova
University
Current degree course
Role in iGEM
Interest
Favourite drinks
: The University of Manchester
: Graduated in BSc Pharmacology and Physiology
: Wet Lab Member
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University : The University of Manchester
Current degree course : Graduated in BSc Pharmacology and Physiology
Role in iGEM : Wet Lab Member
Interest :
Favourite drinks :
Hui Wen Chong
University
Current degree course
Role in iGEM
Interest
Favourite drinks
: The University of Manchester
: 3rd year integrated Masters in Biology
: Creative Director and Wet Lab Member
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University : The University of Manchester
Current degree course : 3rd year integrated Masters in Biology
Role in iGEM : Creative Director and Wet Lab Member
Interest :
Favourite drinks :
Sathya Darmalinggam
University
Current degree course
Role in iGEM
Interest
Favourite drinks
: The University of Manchester
: 2nd year in Bsc (Hons) Biomedical Science
: Wet lab supervisor
: playing around with E.Coli in the lab!
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University : The University of Manchester
Current degree course : 2nd year in Bsc (Hons) Biomedical Sciencebr />
Role in iGEM : Wet lab supervisor
Interest : playing around with E.Coli in the lab!
Favourite drinks :
Guada Alvarez
University
Current degree course
Role in iGEM
Interest
Favourite drinks
: Manchester Metropolitan University
: 3rd year in BSc (Hons) Biology
: Experimental Officer and Wet Lab Member
: Enjoy the lab and communicating science!
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University : Manchester Metropolitan University
Current degree course : 3rd year in BSc (Hons) Biology
Role in iGEM : Experimental Officer and Wet Lab Member
Interest : Enjoy the lab and communicating science!
Favourite drinks :
James Riley
University
Current degree course
Role in iGEM
Interest
Favourite drinks
: The University of Manchester
: 3rd year in Linguistics BA with additional modules in sociology and psychological studies
: Human practises & Outreach personnel
: I like to appear in the occasional video too!
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University : The University of Manchester
Current degree course : 3rd year in Linguistics BA with additional modules in sociology and psychological studies
Role in iGEM : Human practises & Outreach personnel
Interest : I like to appear in the occasional video too!
Favourite drinks :
Mala Carys
University
Current degree course
Role in iGEM
Interest
Favourite drinks
: The University of Manchester
: 2nd year in Bsc (Hons) in Molecular Biology with a year in Industry
: Public Relations Coordinator and a Wet Lab Member
: In my spare time I enjoy singing as part of Acappella and posting on our UoM iGEM Facebook page!
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University : The University of Manchester
Current degree course : 2nd year in Bsc (Hons) in Molecular Biology with a year in Industry
Role in iGEM : Public Relations Coordinator and a Wet Lab Member
Interest : In my spare time I enjoy singing as part of Acappella and posting on our UoM iGEM Facebook page!
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Our Advisors
Prof. E.Takano
Prof. R.Breitling
Supervisors
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.
Nick Weise
Nick gained a B.Sc. (Hons) in 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.
