Team:LaVerne-Leos
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Our story; and what we are trying to do
Our research aims on changing the current process for creating biofuels from cyanobacteria more efficient, and cost effective, in order to increase the feasibility of large-scale production.
Our Team
Mark
A biology undergraduate student, who plans on pursuing a career in the medical field.
I’ll be working on the project over the course of the summer as one of the researchers.
Music plays a tremendous role in my life alongside my academics, I DJ as a hobby. I’m a
sucker for baby cheetahs, THEY’RE TOO CUTE!
Oh, and a fun fact would be that my parents
have chickens for pets.
Noemi
I am currently a Biology student who has the passion to help individuals not only through
the practice of medicine but by using happiness to improve their quality of life. As a researcher of this team, my
goal is to contribute as much science as possible in order for the team to attend the 2015 Giant Jamboree. I also
enjoy mentoring youth individuals who need a role model in their life.
Fun Fact: I enjoy trying a variety of foods
from various cultures, and I love CHOCOLATE!
Laura
I’m a Junior Biology Major, who wants to pursue the medical field as well. No doubt in my mind I have the passion for working with kids, so I hope to be in Pediatrics one day. As one of the Researchers, as well as the Fundraising Lead, my goal is to also contribute as much as I can in order to attend the iGem Giant Jamboree this year.
Estefania Gomez
I am a cellular/molecular biology University of La Verne Alum. I will be the lab support for
this team. My interests include biotechnology and cellular research.
Fun fact: My favorite animals are wolves, pandas
and red pandas.
Jennifer Tsui
I’m an Asst Professor of Biology and one of the Faculty advisor for team. My research interests
are applied biology in society and neuroscience
Fun fact: I like riding bikes!
Yousef
I am an associate professor of mathematics and my primary research interests are in the area of
theoretical and computational mechanics. In specific, I study the control and manipulation along with the physics of fluids
at small scales (microfluidics).
Fun fact: I am an avid arm wrestler!
Jasmine
I am a traditional undergraduate sophomore, pursuing a general biology degree. My role in the team
is to shadow the leading juniors of the iGEM project. I am incredibly interested in the international work of the Peace Corps,
that is my dream job.
My fun fact about myself is that in high school, I sold art professionally and had work placed in art
galleries in my hometown, San Diego.
Alina
I am a sophomore majoring in biology. My goal is to pursue a career in the medical field. My role in
the team is to shadow the juniors researchers of the iGEM project over the summer. My interests are synthetic biology and
organic chemistry.
A fun fact about me is that I moved to the United States at the age of sixteen and I speak three languages.
Andrew
Aloha! My name is Andrew Okimura and I am a sophomore pursuing a degree in Biology. This year my role on
the team is to shadow, assist, and learn about the iGEM process and the laboratory techniques. I am currently on our University’s
Swim and Dive Team and I enjoy playing the ukulele.
A fun fact about me is that I have lived in beautiful Hawaii my whole life.
Natasha
To Be Completed At A Later Time
Amy
To Be Completed At A Later Time
Alvaro
I am an employee of the University of La Verne. I have worked here for 8 years now as the Electronic services tech for the library. During my 8 years I was able to finish my Masters in Business 2 years ago and I have learned a lot about management and technology how it ties to an educational environment. Currently I am helping the team with the website and technology needs for their meetings. This experience has helped me learn more about Biology and some of the things people are working towards and I am really glad to be a part of it.