<figcaption><br>"I practically live in the lab! Between doing my PhD and advising this year's iGEM team, there's not much time I get outside the lab. I have been involved with Macquarie iGEM team for a few years now, and it's been great to watch it grow over the years."<br><br>(Edward Moh - Sydney, Australia)</figcaption></figure></td>
<figcaption><br>"I am undertaking my Master of Research at Macquarie, where I am also a lab demonstrator. I advised the 2014 team and experienced iGEM as a student myself in 2013 when I was a part of the Macquarie_Australia team, "Green is the new Black". While I happen to have worn this same shirt in my photo last year it is only one in my collection of nerd shirts."<br><br>(Mike Gibbs - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></figcaption></figure></td>
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<td>"I am currently in my last semester of a Bachelor of Medical Science here at Macquarie. I am from Bangladesh, a small country in South Asia with great potential. Macquarie University has provided me the chance to study here with a 100% fee remission scholarship for which I am eternally grateful to them. I believe if we can utilise our knowledge and abilities we all can contribute to make the world a better place. I dream to study further and excel in the field of medicine so that I can do greater good on a huge scale."<br><br>(Ahmed Dehan - Sydney, Australia)</td>
<td>"Science (and Arts!) student by day and science communicator and debater by night. You'd assume that the intersection of the Venn diagram of my three majors of biomolecular sciences, politics, and philosophy would lead me to investigating the ethics of bio-warfare or something of that ilk, but I in fact look forward to an exciting and challenging career in science communication and engagement! I am thrilled to be part of this year's iGEM team to be able to work with a team of my peers, learn about other teams' projects, and to be able to experience an international science engagement initiative."<br><br>(Anna Kosmynina - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></td>
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<figcaption><br>Thi is a Mum as well as a Scientific Officer with Macquarie University. She is excellent at sourcing consumables such as competent cells, GelRed, and LB broth - especially when we accidently contaminate all our stocks. Sorry Thi, we will try not to do it again.<br><br>(Thi Huynh - Sydney, Australia)</figcaption></figure></td>
<figcaption><br>"iGEM alumni here! I was part of the Macquarie 2014 team, and I am back this year as an advisor. I graduated recently and mostly work from home, so I can always come and help out with the dry lab side of things. Fun fact: Breakfast food and F.R.I.E.N.D.S (the TV show) are two of my most favourite things in the planet."<br><br>(Amit Bhattacharjee - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></figcaption></figure></td>
<figcaption><br>"After the phenomenal success of our team last year, I am back again as an advisor. I graduated at the start of the year, and I just began working as a Business Development Associate for an executive advisory firm. I love my fitness and music; you will always find me with headphones on while I am working!"<br><br>(Robbie Hewetson - Sydney, Australia)</figcaption></figure></td>
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<td>"I am Arazu, completing BSc, majoring in biomolecular sciences and chemistry. I am strongly interested in Biomolecular Sciences. Chemistry is more to challenge myself to do something while being out of my comfort zone. I am also interested in synthetic biology, as it is more fun and quite challenging at the same time. I am glad to be a part of this iGEM 2015 team."<br><br>(Arazu Aghariya - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></td>
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<td>"I am studying to teach science, while engaging the community with science events and activities. Scientific interests include molluscs, transgenic organisms and immortality."<br><br>(Ben Campbell - Sydney, Australia)</td>
<td>"Apart from being a contestant in "So You Think You Can Synthesise" and spending time in the lab, I have also been working on our Business Implementation Strategy. I've been having some very insightful conversations with various industry experts!"<br><br>(Ben Peacock - Sydney, Australia)</td>
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<td>"I am currently studying a BSc majoring in Biomolecular Sciences and participating in CBMS330 2015 iGEM. In the next year I am adding a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) to my study plan. I hope to pass on my enthusiasm and knowledge of the sciences to future students, as past teachers have done for me."<br><br>(Cameron Bayer - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></td>
<td>"I’m currently completing my final year in a Bachelor of Medical Sciences. Throughout this degree I’ve developed immense wonder and appreciation of genetic engineering. The ability to manipulate DNA poses infinite possibilities to further research and revolutionise life on Earth. Biomolecular sciences and synthetic biology are advancing rapidly, and I am eager to see what awaits us in the future."<br><br>(Cherin Nazha - Sydney, Australia)</td>
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<td>"For me, the best part about studying three majors (chemistry, biomolecular science and human biology) is the opportunity to satisfy my interests in a variety of scientific disciplines which will hopefully provide me with a strong foundation to pursue a career in human physiology. As well as being a fanatical San Antonio Spurs supporter, I have developed an explosive passion in electronic dance music making me a perfect candidate for full-time lab DJ! Life motto: Turn up the speakers!"<br><br>(Chris Georgiou - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></td>
<td>"I have been working on the very exciting photosystem 2 component of our project! Doing real scientific research is vastly different to your average science practical, nobody knows what the results will be!"<br><br>(David Hickel - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></td>
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<td>"The lab is where it's at for me! I've been spending heaps of time helping to complete the chlorophyll biosynthesis pathway within <i>E. coli</i>!"<br><br>(Dinh Tang - Sydney, Australia)</td>
<td>"I've been working in an Infectious Disease laboratory for the last year and I love that I get to learn new techniques and approaches for understanding and answering biological problems. I especially love the ideas that iGEM has helped propagate in solving long-standing problems with novel biological solutions due to the rise of synthetic biology. I'm excited to help work towards making <i>E. coli</i> go green!"<br><br>(Edi Buckle - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></td>
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<td>"I am a medical science student and plan to do postgraduate studies, possibly in biomolecular research. I am an avid car enthusiast and would love to contribute to our iGEM project since H<sub>2</sub> gas could be the future of environmentally sustainable automobiles."<br><br>(Garo Mazmanian - Sydney, Australia)</td>
<td>"I'm a medical sciences student, aiming to study to be a genetic counsellor in the future. I also have a keen interest in synthetic biology and how it can be used to provide phenomenal remedies to global environmental, economic and health issues - hence, our project's aim of sustainably producing hydrogen gas suits me to a T!"<br><br>(James Ganner - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></td>
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<td>"Hi my name is Jono, I'm a biomolecular science major. I am interested in molecular biology and am keen to learn more about synthetic biology!"<br><br>(Jonathan Kennedy - Sydney, Australia)</td>
<td>"I have been busy in the lab working on the new section of our project - Photosystem II. I like to listen to music as I work and have been providing the tunes for the team."<br><br>(Justin Clark - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></td>
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<td>"I like looking at the big picture. I have been heavily involved in the Business Implementation Strategy - and not just because I love cold calling."<br><br>(Lachlan McBride - Sydney, Australia)</td>
<td>"I am a biomolecular science student who is small and sweet - but more sweet than small and I plan to do postgraduate studies in the biomolecular science area. iGEM has provided me with an insight into all things genetic, which is the area I wish to pursue for my future career."<br><br>(Lauren Wunder - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></td>
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<td>"During the break between first and second semester I spent nearly every day in the lab because I wanted to help the project progress. I made an off-hand comment once "these gels are not going to run themselves" and the rest of the team haven't let me live that down!"<br><br>(Liam Steed - Sydney, Australia)</td>
<td>"I have a particular inclination towards genomics and cell biology, which has prompted my curiosity regarding the workings and potential of synthetic biology. Playing a part in exploring that field sounds a greatly engaging challenge. I’m additionally interested in organic and medicinal chemistry (and the ancient Roman Republic)."<br><br>(Louise Metcalfe - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></td>
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<td>"Interested in synthetic biology for the innovations it could lead to for medical science and the management of environmental health and resources. Other scientific interests include immunology and infectious disease."<br><br>(Meghan Cook - Sydney, Australia)</td>
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Meet the Contestants
Biobrick BenJimmy Gel RunnerLauren The Lab MonkeyPascal The PromoterSam The Solution
Location
Local Time
Time Zone
UTC Offset
Sydney (Australia - New South Wales)
Sunday, 9 August 2015 at 11:00:00 AM
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UTC+10 hours
Boston (U.S.A. - Massachusetts)
Saturday, 8 August 2015 at 9:00:00 PM
EDT
UTC-4 hours
Corresponding UTC (GMT)
Sunday, 9 August 2015 at 01:00:00
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Louise
My vote is for Solar Synthesisers with 'Hydrogen-hero' as team mascot!
Sarah
Solar Synthesisers = best name! Wooooo
Emily
Woooohhh go Lauren the Lab Monkey
Tamara
GREAT episode guys, My vote is for Solar Synthesisers! Who ever came up with that is a genius
Matthew Rosic
Lauren was the best
Donna
Excellent
Megan chisholm
Go Lauren
John Smith
SOLAR SYNTHESISERS!!
Jono
Solar Synthesisers!
Martin Brannan
go Lauren
Anita
My vote is for Solar Synthesisers! What a great name
Emma
Solar Synthesisers for the win! Loved the episode can't wait for episode 2
Tracy
Great episode guys! What a huge effort, great work Team Macquarie! Good luck at the jamboree. Oh and my vote is for Solar synthesisers as the team name. A great name for a great team
Tiffany
My vote is for hydrogen hero being the mascot and Solar Synthesisers as the team name, It really sets the scene for your project!
Georgia
Go with solar synthesisers, hydrogen hero's is a better mascot than name!
Jason
Solar Synthesisers FTW!
Caitlin
SOLAR SYNTHESISERS FOR THE WIN! Jimmy Gel Runner you have my vote!!
Samantha
Can't wait for the next episode!
Julie
Jimmy Gel Runner Your explanation was the best and what a fantastic name Solar Synthesisers! This team is going places
Burpey: The team refers to me as their Hydrogen Hero, aww shucks - I'm just trying to do my bit for the planet. What great weather today, lots of sunshine - my favourite. The colourful building behind me is our campus Library. This is a special building not only because it has robotsbut because it has a green roof to capture rainwater!
"The team refers to me as their Hydrogen Hero, aww shucks - I'm just trying to do my bit for the planet. What great weather today, lots of sunshine - my favourite. The colourful building behind me is our campus Library. This is a special building not only because it has robotsbut because it has a green roof to capture rainwater!"
"The team refers to me as their Hydrogen Hero, aww shucks - I'm just trying to do my bit for the planet. What great weather today, lots of sunshine - my favourite. The colourful building behind me is our campus Library. This is a special building not only because it has robotsbut because it has a green roof to capture rainwater!"
"I practically live in the lab! Between doing my PhD and advising this year's iGEM team, there's not much time I get outside the lab. I have been involved with Macquarie iGEM team for a few years now, and it's been great to watch it grow over the years."
(Edward Moh - Sydney, Australia)
"I am undertaking my Master of Research at Macquarie, where I am also a lab demonstrator. I advised the 2014 team and experienced iGEM as a student myself in 2013 when I was a part of the Macquarie_Australia team, "Green is the new Black". While I happen to have worn this same shirt in my photo last year it is only one in my collection of nerd shirts."
(Mike Gibbs - Sydney, Australia)
Thi is a Mum as well as a Scientific Officer with Macquarie University. She is excellent at sourcing consumables such as competent cells, GelRed, and LB broth - especially when we accidently contaminate all our stocks. Sorry Thi, we will try not to do it again.
(Thi Huynh - Sydney, Australia)
"iGEM alumni here! I was part of the Macquarie 2014 team, and I am back this year as an advisor. I graduated recently and mostly work from home, so I can always come and help out with the dry lab side of things. Fun fact: Breakfast food and F.R.I.E.N.D.S (the TV show) are two of my most favourite things in the planet."
(Amit Bhattacharjee - Sydney, Australia)
"After the phenomenal success of our team last year, I am back again as an advisor. I graduated at the start of the year, and I just began working as a Business Development Associate for an executive advisory firm. I love my fitness and music; you will always find me with headphones on while I am working!"
(Robbie Hewetson - Sydney, Australia)
Contact Us
Macquarie_Australia 2015 iGEM team
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Macquarie University
North Ryde, NSW 2019, Australia
