Iowis Zhu

President and Fearless Leader

Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Public Leadership, Statistics, Technology Entrepreneurship

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After leading last year's inaugural iGEM team to a gold award last year, Iowis returned this year to further grow the team. Outside of iGEM, he studies the characteristics of DNA looping protein in Dr. Kahn's lab. He has had the entire periodic table memorised since 8th grade. Outside of lab, he loves reading manga, watching sports (a NE Patriots fan), and following the global stock market. He recently visited India last winter and Germany last summer. After graduation he plans to enter MD/PhD program. His GPA is an abysmal 3.9something and his MCAT is an adequate 38.

Kevin Fan

Finance Director

Neurobiology, Technology Entrepreneurship

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I joined iGEM this spring because of its fast-paced, multidisciplinary, and problem solving nature. In addition to research, I am the founder of SuperScore, Inc, and serves on the national board of Kids Are Scientists Too. I hope to complete a MD/MBA someday. On the side, I enjoy boxing, parkour, and reading.

Chun Mun Loke

Website Director, Best Kohai

Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Physics, Music

"Has Iowis-senpai noticed me yet?"

A sophomore who has lived in Singapore and Australia in the past, his strong interest in genetic engineering prompted him to join iGEM. As his experience in this field has been positive so far, he is rather optimistic for his career, hoping to conduct research in the field after attaining an MD/PhD. Outside of school, he is a self proclaimed piano prodigy, having won consecutive local competitions and finalising in international ones. He can solve a Rubik's cube in a very slow average of 17 seconds and is an avid video gamer. He is actually not a weeaboo as some aspects of his profile may suggest.

Mr. Dylan Taylor

CAD Specialist, PCR Designer, Natalie Dormer Enthusiast

Neurobiology, Mathematics

"I'm a little cheMOIST right now."

A member of the Integrated Life Sciences Honors College, I am heavily involved in the design of various components of the team’s PCR machine. This is my second research experience and first wet-lab experience. Outside iGEM, I am a member of the University of Maryland Gymkana Troupe and have an almost eerie obsession with Rubik’s cubes and Natalie Dormer.

Juhye Kang

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Neurobiology

Hi I'm Juhye. I'm a sophomore Neurobiology/Physiology and Nutritional Science double major, planning on going to medical school to become either a dermatologist or a pediatric oncologist Other than iGEM, I'm currently part of another research team on campus focusing on a support program for Korean breast cancer patients. In my free time I enjoy dancing, reading, and watching way too many crime shows in one sitting while consuming mac and cheese. Cheese is my favorite type of food.

Kara Huie

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Bioengineering

Hi, I'm a sophomore bioengineering major at the University of Maryland. While I am not sure, at this point in time, what exactly I plan to do in the future, I hope that experiences like iGEM will help me to find my interests and give me more exposure to the many careers related to biology. Outside of school, I enjoy running and keeping up with track & field. I also enjoy doing kungfu (martial arts) and just recently started indoor rock climbing this summer. Basically, I love doing sports.

Dania Benalla

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Computer Science, Microbiology

Hi, my name is Dania Benalla and I am a sophomore microbiology and computer science double major. Much like many of the UMD team, I am a part of the UMD integrated life sciences program and hope to go medical school in the future. My interests include reading, Netflix and sleeping way too much.

Kimia Abtahi

Photographer

Neurobiology

I am a sophomore majoring in Physiology & Neurobiology and on the pre-med track. I might consider pursuing obstetrics in the future. I would like to travel and apply my knowledge to developing countries or disaster relief. Beyond that, I have interests in nutrition and business. I am a student photographer for the Honors College and play on the Women's Ultimate Frisbee Team. My favorite way to spend my free time is staying active in nature, such as jogging or doing adventure courses.

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+<p align="right"><i></i>After our team's achievements last year, I returned to the team for another year. I am a senior and member of the Integrated Life Sciences Honors College at UMD, and am originally from the distant land of Russia. Outside of iGEM, I also have another internship at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, where I am working with thyroid cells. Outside of academics and scientific work, my hobbies include video games, model kits, fencing, anime, and writing science-fiction stories. Also, I know a lot of Soviet jokes, which I translate into English.
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Members

Iowis Zhu

President and Fearless Leader

Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Public Leadership, Statistics, Technology Entrepreneurship

Kevin Fan

Finance Director

Neurobiology, Technology Entrepreneurship

Chun Mun Loke

Website Director, Best Kohai

Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Physics, Music

Mr. Dylan Taylor

CAD Specialist, PCR Designer, Natalie Dormer Enthusiast

Neurobiology, Mathematics

Juhye Kang

Title

Neurobiology

Kara Huie

Title

Bioengineering

Dania Benalla

Title

Computer Science, Microbiology

Kimia Abtahi

Photographer

Neurobiology

Stephanie Sansbury

Vice President and Team Mom

Microbiology, Arabic Studies

Robert Hand

Community/Outreach Director

Bioengineering

Aditya Biswas

PCR Design Director,Modeler,Wiki tinkerer

Bioengineering

Adam Wahab

Title

Neurobiology

Samiha Ahmed

Title

Neurobiology

Pavel Vlasov

Self-Appointed Team Commissar

Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics

Sarah Wain

Title

Chemical Engineering, Computer Science

George Zhang

Title

Bioengineering, Statistics?

Advisors

Dr. Jason Kahn

Biochemistry

Dr. "Boots" Quimby

Biology

Tanya

Bioengineering

Dr. Ed Eisenstein

Bioengineering

Nathan Barber

Bioengineering

Naren

Title