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QGEM Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team

QGEM: Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team. QGEM Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team. Information Session: Jan 21 st 2009. What is Synthetic Biology?. It is a newly emerged field of biology that aims at designing and building new biological systems.

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QGEM Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team

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  1. QGEM: Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team QGEM Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team Information Session: Jan 21st 2009

  2. What is Synthetic Biology? It is a newly emerged field of biology that aims at designing and building new biological systems QGEM Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team It applies design principles used in electronic and software engineering to biology.

  3. What is iGEM? Stands for international Genetically Engineered Machine Competition. It is the premier undergraduate educational program in Synthetic Biology and the largest Synthetic Biology conference in the world! QGEM Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team

  4. iGEM History iGEM 2007 – 54 schools – 19 countries MIT IAP 2003 iGEM 2008 – 84 schools QGEM Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team iGEM 2006 – 37 schools iGEM 2005 – 13 schools MIT IAP 2004 – 5 schools

  5. What is iGEM? • The goal of the competition is to design and test a simple biological system built from a collection of standardized DNA parts called BioBricks and operate it in living cells. QGEM Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team

  6. Or, in other words... Making cells do cool things! QGEM Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team

  7. ...but how?? • First, identify an objective. • Use parts in the Registry of Standard Biological Parts or construct new parts. • Assemble “parts” into “devices”, “devices” into “systems” • Put the biological systems into a cell, such as E.coli QGEM Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team

  8. Why iGEM??? “What I cannot create, I do not understand” – Richard Feynman - learn how life really functions - promotes innovation-driven science - facilitates multidisciplinary collaborations - educational interaction on a global scale QGEM Queen’s Genetically Engineered Machine Team

  9. Faculty Advisory Board Dr. Peter Greer – Pathology Dr. Waheed Sangrar – Cancer Center Dr. Andrew Craig – Biochemistry Dr. Virginia Walker – Biology Dr. David LeBrun – Pathology Dr. Nancy Martin – Microbiology Dr. Selim Akl – Computing Dr. Ronald Neufeld – Chemical Engineering Opportunities to work singly, or in pairs within faculty lab on iGEM collaboration

  10. iGEM Timeline • Student Applications • January 22nd – January 31st • Student Interviews • February 2nd – February 6th Decisions • February 12th – 16th • Weekly/Bi-Weekly Team Meetings Begin • End of February • End of School Year – Wet Lab Work Begins • September 2009 – Project Finalization • November 2009 – Jamboree at MIT

  11. Hiring • Requirements: • Interest in Synthetic Biology • Communication, Problem Solving, and Teamwork Skills • Assets: • Project management skills • Prior laboratory/research experience

  12. ...How to Apply Include: • Cover letter • Resume • - Statement of past research experience (max ½ page) Email to: apply@qgemteam.com Deadline: January 31st

  13. Looking Forward to Working With YOU! apply@qgemteam.com

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