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Members

Iowis Zhu

President, Fearless Leader

4th year: Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Public Leadership, Statistics, Technology Entrepreneurship

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.

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Kevin Fan

Finance Director, Tallest Asian

4th year: Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Public Leadership, Statistics, Technology Entrepreneurship

Standing at 190cm, Kevin is the tallest Asian on the team. He joined iGEM because of its fast-paced, multidisciplinary, problem solving nature. He is the founder of SuperScore Inc, and serves on the national board of Kids Are Scientists Too. He hopes to attain a MD/MBA someday. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys boxing, parkour, and reading.

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Chun Mun Loke

Website Director, Best Kohai

2nd year: Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Physics, Music

Hailing from Singapore and Australia, Chun Mun's strong interest in genetic engineering prompted him to join iGEM. He hopes to conduct research in this 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.

"Has Iowis-senpai noticed me yet?"

Juhye Kang

Ice Queen

2nd year: 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 food.

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Dania Benalla

Programmer

2nd year: 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.

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Samiha Ahmed

Team Artist

2nd year: Neurobiology, Public Health

Hi, my name is Samiha Ahmed and I'm a sophomore Neurobiology and Physiology and Public Health Sciences double major. I hope to go to medical school one day, and I love all things arts and crafts related.

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Sarah Wain

Programmer

2nd year: Chemical Engineering, Computer Science

I am a sophomore and member of the Gemstone Honors College. I was predominantly involved in the Wiki design. In addition to iGem, I work in a Polymer Chemistry lab and enjoy finding as much free food as possible.

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Pavel Vlasov

Lab Member

4th year: Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics

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.

Wanna hear a joke?

Stephanie Sansbury

Vice President, Team Mom

4th year: Microbiology, Arabic Studies

I am a senior at the University of Maryland researching mechanosensitive channels in V. cholerae. When I'm not in the lab, you can find me wandering organic farms trying to find my spirit animal or exploring the rocky paths of the local Billy Goat Trail along the Potomac River. In addition to basic scientific research, I am interested in science education and policy and plan to work in that arena after earning my PhD.

"I'm gonna science as hard as I can!"

Robert Hand

Community/Outreach Director, Handyman

3rd year: Bioengineering

Rob, lend us a hand and write your bio ok?

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Aditya Biswas

PCR Design Director

4th year: Bioengineering

I am a senior at the University of Maryland who is studying BioEngineering. I bring 6 years of wet lab research experience including one prior year with Maryland's IGEM team. This year my main project is in the design of a cheap and effective PCR machine, and modeling metabolic pathways of engineered E.coli. In my free time, I enjoy the movies, making food for the team, and visiting cows.

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Dylan Taylor

PCR Design, CAD Expert

2nd year: Neurobiology, Mathematics

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 I am almost obsessed with Rubik's cubes and all other Twisty Puzzles.

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Kara Huie

PCR Team Member

2nd year: 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.

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Adam Wahab

Lab Member

4th year: Neurobiology

Hi, I'm a senior neurobiology and physiology major at the University of Maryland. This is my first research experience and exposure to synthetic biology. In the future I hope to attend medical school and pursue more research opportunities. Outside of the lab, I'm a huge news junkie and I love following politics. I also enjoy traveling, weight lifting, and browsing reddit.

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Kimia Abtahi

Photographer

2nd year: Neurobiology, Public Health

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. As the team's photographer, most of the pictures you see on here were taken by me.

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George Zhang

Coder

4th year: Bioengineering, Statistics?

Hi everyone - I am a senior bioengineering major and statistics minor at the University of Maryland. I hope to attend medical school after my undergraduate education. In my time outside of the classroom, I enjoy running, playing basketball, and taking long naps in the library when I really should be studying. Recently, I have also been occupied with self-learning new computer programming languages. Expect big things from UMD iGEM this year – go Terps!

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Advisors

Dr. Jason Kahn

Associate Professor

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Research Interests:

DNA structure and topology in multi-protein DNA complexes and DNA loops.

Construction of nanoscale objects using DNA and protein-DNA complexes.

DNA packaging by peptides used for transfection of DNA and siRNA.

Role of DNA structure in transcription and gene regulation.

Dr. Byrn "Boots" Quimby

Biology

Ph.D., Emory University, 1997

Dr. Quimby's research interests are related to the interface between nucleocytoplasmic transport and cell cycle regulation and on the effects of reading primary research literature on student learning. Her awards and recognition for teaching include a Center for Teaching Excellence Lilly Fellowship and she was named an American Society of Microbiologists Biology Scholar for 2010-2011.

Dr. Tanya Tschirhart

Bioengineering

Tanya just got her PhD from the University of Maryland! Yay!

Dr. Edward Eisenstein

Associate Professor

Department of Bioengineering

Research Interests:

Dr. Eisentein's laboratory is investigating a number of questions involving plants, including their remarkable capacity to produce a complex array of interesting compounds, the way they respond to pathogens and disease, and also the feasibility of engineering their biosynthetic apparatus for applications ranging from human health to biofuel production.

Nathan Barber

Bioengineering

I am a former vice president of the UMaryland iGEM team and had served many roles this past year as we formed the team. I graduated with a degree in Bioengineering and currently work in the Life Sciences consulting field while also working as a mentor and advisor to this years team. My background primarily consists of metabolic and genetic engineering research, and in my spare time I am an avid rock climber and play ice hockey.

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Difference between revisions of "Team:UMaryland/Team"

Revision as of 14:31, 13 August 2015

Members

Iowis Zhu

President, Fearless Leader

4th year: Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Public Leadership, Statistics, Technology Entrepreneurship

Kevin Fan

Finance Director, Tallest Asian

4th year: Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Public Leadership, Statistics, Technology Entrepreneurship

Chun Mun Loke

Website Director, Best Kohai

2nd year: Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Physics, Music

Juhye Kang

Ice Queen

2nd year: Neurobiology

Dania Benalla

Programmer

2nd year: Computer Science, Microbiology

Samiha Ahmed

Team Artist

2nd year: Neurobiology, Public Health

Sarah Wain

Programmer

2nd year: Chemical Engineering, Computer Science

Pavel Vlasov

Lab Member

4th year: Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics

Stephanie Sansbury

Vice President, Team Mom

4th year: Microbiology, Arabic Studies

Robert Hand

Community/Outreach Director, Handyman

3rd year: Bioengineering

Aditya Biswas

PCR Design Director

4th year: Bioengineering

Dylan Taylor

PCR Design, CAD Expert

2nd year: Neurobiology, Mathematics

Kara Huie

PCR Team Member

2nd year: Bioengineering

Adam Wahab

Lab Member

4th year: Neurobiology

Kimia Abtahi

Photographer

2nd year: Neurobiology, Public Health

George Zhang

Coder

4th year: Bioengineering, Statistics?

Advisors

Dr. Jason Kahn

Associate Professor

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Research Interests:

Dr. Byrn "Boots" Quimby

Biology

Ph.D., Emory University, 1997

Dr. Tanya Tschirhart

Bioengineering

Dr. Edward Eisenstein

Associate Professor

Department of Bioengineering

Research Interests:

Nathan Barber

Bioengineering

Navadeep Boruah

Chemical Engineering