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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
2024 has been an incredible year for iGEM Startups, marked by notable funding trends among iGEM Alumni startups, particularly at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and synthetic biology (SynBio) within our ecosystem. This year alone, seven alumni startups have secured over $95 million in funding—from government grants to multimillion-dollar investments—highlighting the scalability and market potential of these groundbreaking technologies.
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.
Get insights in to successful iGEM Competition teams and their projects and learn from them the tips and tricks that can help you have a successful iGEM competition season.
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.
Rare Disease Day is observed on the last day of February to raise awareness about rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation. This article covers the barriers in therapy progress, communication and how are iGEM teams tackling rare diseases with synthetic biology
Neha attended the BWC working group as part of the Nuclear Threat Initiative's (NTI) 2023 youth delegation. In this article, she summarized insights from formal and informal discussions, as well as side events held during the meeting
Read about the common challenges that bio-startups and biofounders face in their entrepreneurship journey and what are the possible solutions to overcome those challenges?
Take a looking how iGEM Teams from around the world are restoring Earth's health applying the tools and techniques of synthetic biology for Bioremediation.
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.
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.
In the 2nd session of the BridgeBio project’s ‘Leading Ladies of SynBio’ series, we hosted Dr. Claire Aldridge. Dr. Aldridge is an experienced innovator, scientist and chief strategy officer at Form Bio, a leading biotechnology company.
Neurodegenerative diseases comprise a broad spectrum of disorders resulting from the gradual deterioration of cells and connections within the nervous system, crucial for functions such as movement, coordination, strength, sensation, and cognition. Explore how iGEM team’s have tackled the disease through their innovative diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
Dive deeper into an exciting journey of endless curiosity of what is called “Frugal Science”, highlight notable innovations like the Foldscope and share the inspiring story of an iGEM Team from the Lambert high school who grabbed a gold medal at the 2018 Giant Jamboree with their frugal innovation project.
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.
In the inaugural session of the BridgeBio project’s ‘Leading Ladies of SynBio’ series, we hosted Dr. Aoife Brennan. Dr. Brennan is an experienced physician, Scientist and CEO of Synlogic Therapeutics, a leading biotechnology company.
