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<h2>Humans of Macquarie iGEM</h2>

<p>These are the stories of those who inhabit the Macquarie_Australia iGEM write-up room.</p>

<h3>Students</h3>

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<figcaption><br>"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)</figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/6/64/MqAust_3_CameronB_%28800x600%29.jpg" width="452px" alt="Cameron Bayer">

<figcaption><br>"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></figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/8/83/MqAust_3_CherinN.jpg" width="452px" alt="Cherin Nazha">

<figcaption><br>"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)</figcaption></figure></td>

<figcaption><br>"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></figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/d/d9/MqAust_3_DavidH.jpg" width="452px" alt="David Hickel">

<figcaption><br>"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></figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/b/bf/MqAust_3_DinhT.jpg" width="452px" alt="Dinh Tang">

<figcaption><br>"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)</figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/f/fc/MqAust_3_EdiB.jpg" width="452px" alt="Edwina Buckle">

<figcaption><br>"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></figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/9/98/MqAust_3_JamesG.jpg" width="452px" alt="James Ganner">

<figcaption><br>"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></figcaption></figure></td>

<figcaption><br>"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)</figcaption></figure></td>

<figcaption><br>"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></figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/e/ef/MqAust_3_LachlanM.jpg" width="452px" alt="Lachlan McBride">

<figcaption><br>"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)</figcaption></figure></td>

<figcaption><br>"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></figcaption></figure></td>

<figcaption><br>"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)</figcaption></figure></td>

<figcaption><br>"Hello friends! My name is Phillip and I'm studying a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education at Macquarie University. I'm strongly interested in science and teaching it. Science can be interesting but depends on how you approach and to engage more students in science is the true purpose of a science teacher."<br><br>(Phillip Yu - Sydney, Australia)</figcaption></figure></td>

<figcaption><br>"While I am working towards a career in medicine, I am interested in the applications of synthetic biology in tackling global issues, such as the search for renewable energies. I enjoy lab work, candlelit dinners, and long walks on the beach."<br><br>(Zachary Blood - Sydney, Australia)</figcaption></figure></td>

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<h3>Instructors</h3>

 

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/3/34/MqAust_1_LouiseB.jpg" width="452px" alt="Dr Louise Brown">

<figcaption><br>"My research interests include exploring the difficult - large, dynamic macromolecular protein complexes using reporter labelling methods. EPR, FRET, NMR, and diamonds! Nanodiamonds can be isolated and made to emit light. They have biomedical applications, can be used as biomolecular tags, for ultrasensitive imaging and sensing technologies."<br><br>(Dr Louise Brown - Sydney, Australia)</figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/5/5d/MqAust_1_RobW.png" width="452px" alt="Associate Professor Robert Willows">

<figcaption><br>"I have researched many aspects of biochemistry including: the biosynthesis and metabolism of heme and chlorophyll biosynthesis in bacteria, plants, and algae; investigations into molecular machines; biological processes which might increase the amount and quality of flour; and investigations into chlorophyll and transduction in photosynthesis."<br><br>(Associate Professor Robert Willows - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/4/4b/MqAust_1_IanP.png" width="452px" alt="Professor Ian Paulsen">

<figcaption><br>"My research interests have focused on understanding microbial physiology and evolution, in particular in utilising "big picture" or global approaches such as genome sequencing, bioinformatics, microarray analysis; and high throughput cloning, gene knockout, and phenotypic screening. <a class="regularHyperlink" href="http://mqgenomics.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Click here to see my blog</a>"<br><br>(Professor Ian Paulsen - Sydney, Australia)</figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/a/a9/MqAust_1_NickiP.png" width="452px" alt="Professor Nicki Packer">

<figcaption><br>"My research focus is in investigating the post-translational modification of proteins by sugars (glycomics). Sugars are usually expressed on the surface of the cell and are therefore the first molecules involved in cell-cell contact. They are thus integral to the function of many crucial cellular processes such as cell growth and development, tumour growth and metastasis, blood coagulation, immune recognition and response, cell-cell communication, microbial pathogenesis, and fertility."<br><br>(Professor Nicki Packer - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/b/b0/MqAust_1_JenH.png" width="452px" alt="Dr Jennifer Hallinan">

<figcaption><br>"I have a background in both molecular biology and computing science, and am interested in the interface between the two. I am particularly interested in the use of computational intelligence techniques to design synthetic genetic circuits. Research interests include: systems and synthetic biology, computational intelligence and machine learning, molecular biology of <i>Bacillus subtilis</i>."<br><br>(Dr Jennifer Hallinan - Sydney, Australia)</figcaption></figure></td>

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<h3>Advisors</h3>

 

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/c/cb/MqAust_2_EdM.png" width="452px" alt="Edward Moh">

<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>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/d/df/MqAust_2_MichaelG.jpg" width="452px" alt="Mike Gibbs">

<figcaption><br>"I am currently a lab demonstrator here at Macquarie for a range of molecular biology subjects. 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 <a class="regularHyperlink" href="https://2014.igem.org/Team:Macquarie_Australia/OurTeam/Advisors" target="_blank">photo last year</a> it is only one in my collection of nerd shirts."<br><br>(Mike Gibbs - Sydney, Australia)<br><br></figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/8/84/MqAust_2_ThiH.png" width="452px" alt="Thi Huynh">

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/5/5d/MqAust_2_AmitB.jpg" width="452px" alt="Amit Bhattacharjee">

<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>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/f/fe/MqAust_2_RobbieH.jpg" width="452px" alt="Robbie Hewetson">

<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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<h2>Microorganisms of Macquarie iGEM</h2>

 

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/a/ab/MqAust_BurpeyHONY_v02.png" width="452px" alt="Burpey Hydrogen Hero">

<figcaption><br>"The team refers to me as their Hydrogen Hero, aww shucks - I'm just an <i>Escherichia coli</i> 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 <a class="regularHyperlink" href="http://www.mq.edu.au/business_and_community/property_and_facilities/esd_ecologically_sustainable_development/what_else_we_do/build/macquarie_university_library" target="_blank">robots</a>, but because it has a green roof to capture rainwater!"<br><br>(Burpey Bacterium - Sydney, Australia)</figcaption></figure></td>

<td><figure class="wrappedImage"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2015/8/8f/MqAust_ChlamydomonasHONY.png" width="452px" alt="Amit Bhattacharjee">

<figcaption><br>Seen here enjoying the iconic lake of Macquarie University is the eukaryote Chlamy. This single-celled green alga has provided the genes for our chlorophyll and photosystem II pathways.<br><br>(<i>Chlamydomonas reinhardtii</i> - Sydney, Australia)</figcaption></figure></td>