This blog is where we share stories, announcements, and insights from around the iGEM community.
All tagged Alumni Features
Professor Yizhi ‘Patrick’ Cai, of the University of Manchester, credits iGEM for introducing him to synthetic biology and giving him the experience, colleagues and connections necessary for a successful academic career. Here, Professor Cai describes his many and varied iGEM experiences that helped shape and influence his career, and offers insights into the future of synthetic biology for the iGEMers of today.
Camila Gaspar Quinonez shares her passion for protecting the earth, leveraging the power of synthetic biology, working with microbes, and taking care what’s left of our planet in this alumni feature for the iGEM Blog.
Building Bangladesh’s synthetic biology future starts with passionate iGEMers like Showmick Paul, Usrat Nubah and Abrar Hasan. Read how iGEM is opening doors, inspiring young scientists and shaping the future of synthetic biology in Bangladesh.
Gregory Segala, CSO and co-founder of FluoSphera, earned his Ph.D. from the University of Toulouse and continued as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Geneva, where his passion for cell research laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial journey.
This month, at iGEM we celebrate the women in synthetic biology who are building and empowering global communities and redefining the future of the field. These 10 iGEMers have shown us the impact of resilience, collaboration and community.
Biosecurity Rising Leaders Munich Security Conference Declaration calls for urgent action to embed biosafety and biosecurity into the global life sciences ecosystem. Read about the Munich Security Conference Declaration, and the contributions of iGEMers to it.
Effective leadership requires courage, commitment and, most importantly, self-confidence. In this post, iGEM alumna Emily Mount shares how she gained confidence in her leadership abilities through UCSC’s longstanding iGEM program (10+years!).
Dr. Marc Facciotti’s spent over 10 years mentoring UC Davis iGEM teams as an iGEM PI. Learn from him the ingredients of a successful iGEM team.
Read Dr. Mayi Arcellana-Panlilio’s journey as a PI of iGEM Calgary team, mentoring students to explore synthetic biology, lead interdisciplinary projects, build startups and achieve success across diverse career paths.
Learn about Dr. Thomas Gorochowski’s journey with iGEM, from starting the first Bristol team to mentoring future iGEMers, showcasing iGEM’s impact on his career
Meet Eric Herrera, the co-founder and CEO of Maverick Biometals, a finalist in the 2022 iGEM Startup Showcase in 2022 and Y Combinator S22 Cohort. Eric shared his remarkable entrepreneurship journey, starting with a single bench in a Baltimore basement to a 10,000 sq. ft. biotechnology laboratory. With a team of scientists from over 10 countries, Maverick Biometals is pioneering the production of lithium batteries and silicon semiconductors entirely through biological methods
Ashwin Jainarayanan is a biofounder with a deep-rooted passion for advancing medical science through synthetic biology and immuno-oncology. Ashwin's journey of founding Granza Bio began during his PhD at the University of Oxford, when a serendipitous email mix-up connected him with Ashwin Nandakumar, who was working on another project at a nearby department.
Nicolas Krink, CEO BioHalo, joins us for the BioFounders Interview. This series delves into the firsthand stories of iGEMers venturing into entrepreneurship. Documenting challenges, opportunities, experiences, and lessons for other startup founders.
This year, iGEM Startups highlights an iGEM alumna and female founder. Meet Dr. Lydia Mapstone, an alumna of iGEM Edinburgh OG in 2017 and the founder of BoobyBiome, a FemTech startup dedicated to developing an intact breast milk microbiome for babies.
This blog reflects on how iGEM's emphasis on articulating complex ideas to the public and bridging the gap between diverse teams became invaluable skills in Michael Wahba’s Master of Fine Arts journey. Explore the seamless integration of scientific communication and creative collaboration.
Read about Janella Schwab’s synthetic biology from being a part of a high-school iGEM team in Peru and joining the UBC iGEM team in Canada to starting her PhD in Bioengineering at Standford, USA in this blog by our iGEM Ambassadors from North America
Synthetic biology, a realm where science fiction and reality intertwine, has paved the way for countless innovations that hold the potential to revolutionize the world as we know it. In this blog, we delve into the synthetic biology journey of Sandra Waterwood Acquah, a name synonymous with innovation, inspiration, and impact.
We dive into the captivating journey of Prince Edem Samoh, a remarkable individual who is at the forefront of using synthetic biology to solve local problems in Africa. With a passion for innovation, collaboration, and education, Prince's story illuminates the boundless possibilities that lie ahead for synthetic biology on the African continent.
Discover the lessons learned from the successful journey of Neocycle, where science and entrepreneurship converge. This article highlights how Arshia Mostoufi and his team navigated the challenges of combining synthetic biology research with entrepreneurial endeavors.
Porfirio participated in iGEM for the first time in 2011 as a part of the first iGEM team from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon. He is currently working as a Design Engineer at Ginkgo Bioworks.
