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<p>The search for a new KU Leuven team has started. Ex-iGEM’mers introduced the iGEM competition showing a movie in auditoria.</p>
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<p>The search for a new KU Leuven team has started. Ex-iGEM’mers introduced the iGEM competition showing a movie in auditoria, spreading flyers and posters.</p>
 
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<p>The ex-iGEM’mers and advisors organised information sessions on the 4<sup>th</sup>, 5<sup>th</sup>, 13<sup>th</sup> and 20<sup>th</sup> of November at different faculties. Candidates could apply until the 23<sup>rd</sup> of November by sending their CV and motivation letter.</p>
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<p>The ex-iGEM’mers and advisers organised information sessions on the 4<sup>th</sup>, 5<sup>th</sup>, 13<sup>th</sup> and 20<sup>th</sup> of November at different faculties. Candidates could apply until the 23<sup>rd</sup> of November by sending their CVs and motivation letters.</p>
 
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<p>The interviews took place on the 10<sup>th</sup> and 11<sup>th</sup> of December and the ‘lucky 13’ team was formed. The first get-to-know-eachother meeting was organized on the 19<sup>th</sup> of December.</p>
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<p>The interviews took place on the 10<sup>th</sup> and 11<sup>th</sup> of December and the ‘lucky 13’ team was formed. The first get-to-know-each-other meeting was organized on the 19<sup>th</sup> of December.</p>
 
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<p>‘Exams, Exams, Exams’. January was a quiet month for iGEM, but we had a lovely team and a crazy summer to look forward too.</p>
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<p>‘Exams, Exams, Exams’. January was a quiet month for iGEM but we had a lovely team and a crazy summer to look forward to.</p>
 
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<p>Unleashing the bundled enthusiasm during our first brainstorm session on the 11<sup>th</sup> of February generated seventeen primary ideas for an unforgettable project. Eventually, we chose eight topics to further research.
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<p>Unleashing the bundled enthusiasm during our first brainstorm session on the 11<sup>th</sup> of February generated seventeen primary ideas for an unforgettable project. Eventually, we chose eight topics for further investigation.
 
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<p>Researching and discussing those eight ideas enabled us to select three top notch projects. After working out these and with the hints of the advisors in our heads, the final topic was chosen. On the 31<sup>st</sup> of March, all our excitement converged into that one idea; Pattern formation.</p>
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<p>Researching and discussing the eight chosen ideas enabled us to select three top notch projects. After a deeper insight and with the hints from the advisers in our heads, the final topic was chosen. On the 31<sup>st</sup> of March, all our excitement converged into that one idea: Pattern Formation.</p>
 
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<p>On the 21<sup>st</sup> of April, we shared our topic with the advisors. We also organised ourselves into 11 subteams ranging from "Wet lab" and "Modelling" to "Design, photos and arts".</p>
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<p>On the 21<sup>st</sup> of April, we shared our topic with the advisers. We also grouped into 11 sub-teams ranging from "Wet lab" and "Modelling" to "Design, photos and arts".</p>
 
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<p>The ’Opening Event’ took place on the 20<sup>th</sup> of May. Here we introduced ourselves and our topic to the broad public, advisors and potential sponsors.</p>
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<p>The ’Opening Event’ took place on the 20<sup>th</sup> of May. Here, we officially introduced ourselves and our topic to the broad public, advisers, press, and potential sponsors.</p>
 
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<p>In June, the second exam period required our full attention. Nevertheless, some team members with few exams already explored literature and started looking for sponsors.</p>
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<p>In June, the second exam period required our full attention. Nevertheless, some team members with a fewer exams already explored literature and started looking for sponsors.</p>
 
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<p>In July, the 'real' work began and the whole team reviewed literature. We theoretically constructed the plasmids and searched quantification methods for specific proteins. The wet lab team started generating double knockout strains while the first mathematical models were made in the dry lab. By developing the wiki and using social media, we kept everybody updated about our latest progress. Our sponsor team made a nice brochure about iGEM and our project. The education and outreach team started planning possible collaborations with other teams and was sitting on a bigger plan. On the 21<sup>st</sup> of July, we met the iGEM-team of Toulouse to discuss our projects. Also practical arrangements for the stay during the Giant Jamboree were made.
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<p>In July, the 'real' work began and the whole team reviewed literature. We theoretically constructed the plasmids and searched quantification methods for specific proteins. The wet lab team started generating double knock-out strains while the first mathematical models were made in the dry lab. By developing the wiki and using social media, we kept everybody updated about our latest progress. The sponsor team prepared a folder and a brochure about iGEM and our project. The education and outreach team started planning possible collaborations with other teams. On the 21<sup>st</sup> of July, we met the iGEM-team from Toulouse to exchange information. Also, practical arrangements for the stay during the Giant Jamboree were made.
 
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<p>In August, our double knock-outs were confirmed. While we waited for our gBlocks, we started with the InterLab Measurement Study and finished our Lab Safety form. In the second part of August, we started with the assembly of our plasmids and making biobricks. Starting from literature, we composed our own protocols for leucine and AHL detection.</p>
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<p>In August, the double knock-out mutants were verified. While we waited for the gBlocks, we started the InterLab Measurement Study and finished the Lab Safety form. In the second part of August, we started the assembly of the plasmids and BioBricks. Starting from literature, we composed and optimized our own protocols for leucine and AHL detection.</p>
 
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<p> Next to this, we also collaborated with the Toulouse, York, Marseille and the Delft iGEM team. Representatives of our team presented our project in the symposium of Bordeau.We planned to organise our own symposium in Septembre and therefore we searched key-note speakers and panel members for the ethical debate. Besides this, customized bacteria stickers were designed for use in schools. Additionally, to have a view on the perception on synthetic biology of the broad public in Belgium, we held a survey. This month, we also searched financially support by sponsors.</p>
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<p> Also in August, we established collaboration with the Toulouse, York, Marseille and Delft iGEM teams. Team representatives presented our project during the meet-up in Bordeaux. We planned the symposium in September and searched key-note speakers and panel members for the ethical debate. Besides this, customized bacteria stickers were designed for use in schools. Additionally, to have a view on the perception on synthetic biology of the broad public in Belgium, we conducted a survey. This month, we very actively searched more financial support from sponsors.</p>
 
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<p>This month, we continued with the assembly of our plasmids and making biobricks. On the 7<sup>th</sup> of September, we organised our symposium where we met up with other iGEM teams. On the 10<sup>th</sup> and 11<sup>th</sup> of September we visited schools to teach children about synthetic biology. We also designed our hoodies and T-shirts, our posters and made our presentation to use at the Giant Jamboree. The whole team wrote wiki pages because the deadline for the wiki freeze is at the 18<sup>th</sup> of September. As little extra to the wiki, we constructed a wiki game. Finally, between the 24<sup>th</sup> and the 28<sup>th</sup> of September, we represent our project at the Giant Jamboree!</p>
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<p>We continued the assembly of the plasmids and BioBricks. On the 7<sup>th</sup> of September, we organised a symposium where we invited, among others, neighboring iGEM teams. On the 10<sup>th</sup> and 11<sup>th</sup> of September we visited schools to teach children biochemistry using colorful sticker game. We also designed the educative "Strains" card game, hoodies, T-shirts and posters, and prepared the presentation for the Giant Jamboree. The whole team contributed to editing the wiki pages before the wiki freeze on the 18<sup>th</sup> of September. Adding an extra touch to the wiki, we constructed a wiki game. And finally, between the 24<sup>th</sup> and the 28<sup>th</sup> of September, we are taking part in the Giant Jamboree!</p>
 
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History

iGEM Competition

iGEM began in January of the year 2003 with a month-long course at MIT during the Independent Activities Period (IAP). Students designed biological systems to make cells blink. The course grew into a summer competition with 5 teams in 2004, 13 teams in 2005 - the first year that the competition spread internationally - 32 teams in 2006, 54 teams in 2007, 84 teams in 2008, 112 teams in 2009, 130 teams in 2010, and 165 teams in 2011. Designs range from a rainbow of pigmented bacteria, to banana and wintergreen smelling bacteria, arsenic biosensors, Bactoblood, buoyant bacteria, etc.

October 2014

The search for a new KU Leuven team has started. Ex-iGEM’mers introduced the iGEM competition showing a movie in auditoria, spreading flyers and posters.

November 2014

The ex-iGEM’mers and advisers organised information sessions on the 4th, 5th, 13th and 20th of November at different faculties. Candidates could apply until the 23rd of November by sending their CVs and motivation letters.

December 2014

The interviews took place on the 10th and 11th of December and the ‘lucky 13’ team was formed. The first get-to-know-each-other meeting was organized on the 19th of December.

January 2015

‘Exams, Exams, Exams’. January was a quiet month for iGEM but we had a lovely team and a crazy summer to look forward to.

February 2015

Unleashing the bundled enthusiasm during our first brainstorm session on the 11th of February generated seventeen primary ideas for an unforgettable project. Eventually, we chose eight topics for further investigation.

March 2015

Researching and discussing the eight chosen ideas enabled us to select three top notch projects. After a deeper insight and with the hints from the advisers in our heads, the final topic was chosen. On the 31st of March, all our excitement converged into that one idea: Pattern Formation.

April 2015

On the 21st of April, we shared our topic with the advisers. We also grouped into 11 sub-teams ranging from "Wet lab" and "Modelling" to "Design, photos and arts".

May 2015

The ’Opening Event’ took place on the 20th of May. Here, we officially introduced ourselves and our topic to the broad public, advisers, press, and potential sponsors.

June 2015

In June, the second exam period required our full attention. Nevertheless, some team members with a fewer exams already explored literature and started looking for sponsors.

July 2015

In July, the 'real' work began and the whole team reviewed literature. We theoretically constructed the plasmids and searched quantification methods for specific proteins. The wet lab team started generating double knock-out strains while the first mathematical models were made in the dry lab. By developing the wiki and using social media, we kept everybody updated about our latest progress. The sponsor team prepared a folder and a brochure about iGEM and our project. The education and outreach team started planning possible collaborations with other teams. On the 21st of July, we met the iGEM-team from Toulouse to exchange information. Also, practical arrangements for the stay during the Giant Jamboree were made.

August 2015 (part 1)

In August, the double knock-out mutants were verified. While we waited for the gBlocks, we started the InterLab Measurement Study and finished the Lab Safety form. In the second part of August, we started the assembly of the plasmids and BioBricks. Starting from literature, we composed and optimized our own protocols for leucine and AHL detection.

August 2015 (part2)

Also in August, we established collaboration with the Toulouse, York, Marseille and Delft iGEM teams. Team representatives presented our project during the meet-up in Bordeaux. We planned the symposium in September and searched key-note speakers and panel members for the ethical debate. Besides this, customized bacteria stickers were designed for use in schools. Additionally, to have a view on the perception on synthetic biology of the broad public in Belgium, we conducted a survey. This month, we very actively searched more financial support from sponsors.

September 2015

We continued the assembly of the plasmids and BioBricks. On the 7th of September, we organised a symposium where we invited, among others, neighboring iGEM teams. On the 10th and 11th of September we visited schools to teach children biochemistry using colorful sticker game. We also designed the educative "Strains" card game, hoodies, T-shirts and posters, and prepared the presentation for the Giant Jamboree. The whole team contributed to editing the wiki pages before the wiki freeze on the 18th of September. Adding an extra touch to the wiki, we constructed a wiki game. And finally, between the 24th and the 28th of September, we are taking part in the Giant Jamboree!

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