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<h2>Ariana "the Explora" Mirzarafie-Ahi</h2>
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<h3>BSc Biological Sciences Graduate, Birkbeck, University of London</h3>
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<p>Ariana was offered a place at Birkbeck in 2011. At this time, higher education reforms took over with tuition fees tripling and the removal of part-time education grants. She feels privileged to have gone to such a distinctive institute at the heart of London and owes her great academic experience to Birkbeck.</p>
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<p>Ariana graduated this year from Birkbeck, University of London with a BSc in Biological Sciences. Her final year project was on investigating protein nano cages, and throughout the years had research internships on protein crystallography, tissue engineering and bioinformatics. After iGEM Ariana is starting a PhD in Interdisciplinary Biosciences at UCL.</p>
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<p>Ariana Mirzarafie-Ahi at the airport. Ariana Explora on the interwebs.</p>
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<h4>Age?</h4>
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<p>According to an old Romanian peasant on the train between Timisoara and Iasi? Fifteen.</p>
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<h4>Where are you from?</h4>
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<p>Manastur, the neighbourhood with a reputation from Cluj-Napoca.</p>
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<h4>Post-graduation plan?</h4>
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<p>Post-graduation degree.</p>
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<h4>One thing you must do before you die?</h4>
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<p>Live. (Oh. This got deep quickly).</p>
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<h4>If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?</h4>
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<p>Acting in Hollywood.</p>
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<h4>Biggest pet peeve?</h4>
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<p>People misplacing things, forgetting things, and god forbid and god help them, losing things.</p>
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<h4>Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?</h4>
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<p>74.5% of the time.</p>
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<h4>Least favourite film?</h4>
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<p>“Devil” was a cryworthy waste of time.</p>
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<h4>What do you eat for breakfast?</h4>
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<p>Genetically resurrected mammoth babies. Or a non-GMO banana.</p>
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<h4>What did you want to be when you were a child?</h4>
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<p>Chronologically? A lawyer (mum told me my choices were doctor or lawyer), an actress, an advertiser, an actress, a psychologist, a psychiatrist, a DON’T-LABEL-ME activist.</p>
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<h4>Tea or coffee?</h4>
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<p>Tea. Always and forever.</p>
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<h4>Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?</h4>
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<p>I’m taking part in a genetic engineering competition. Hello?</p>
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<p>Barbara has always had an interest in science. She did not quite meet the criteria for mainstream Universities however was given a chance at Birkbeck, University of London. Barbara previously worked in an office as team leader of media analysis. The flexibility of learning offered at Birkbeck allowed Barbara to continue working while pursuing a BSc in Chemical & Molecular Biology.</p>
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<p>Barbara's interests are “general geekery” which includes scientific talks & skeptic meetings. She enjoys travelling and certainly has a few stamps in her passport. One to watch when it comes to pool! After iGEM she intends on completing her BSc and pursue a PhD in synthetic biology.</p>
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<p>Barbara, Barbs or Babs – as long as you don’t call me Barbie….</p>
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<p>Twice as old as I was 15 years ago.</p>
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<p>I’m a bit of a nomad, I’m from everywhere.</p>
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<p>Be a mad scientist, rule the world.</p>
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<h4>If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?</h4>
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<p>Travelling and teaching English, probably.</p>
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<p>People who stand on the left side of the escalator. Also people who walk slowly while blocking the entire footpath.</p>
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<h4>Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?</h4>
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<p>Always. I live on a boat, electricity is precious.</p>
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<p>At the moment, Jurassic World.</p>
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<p>Leftovers from the previous evening, usually.</p>
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<h4>What did you want to be when you were a child?</h4>
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<p>Grown-up. Ever since I got to that age, all I’ve wanted is to be a child again, of course.</p>
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<p>That depends on how much sleep I’ve had…</p>
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<h4>Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?</h4>
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<p>See above.</p>
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iGEM offered a unique opportunity for him to bridge his degree disciplines with invaluable synthetic biology experience; the field in which he wishes to acquire a doctorate position.</p>
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<p>The first in his family to go to University, he feels privileged to be a part of the first Birkbeck team and all that it represents – determination, perseverance, progression and success.
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Besides his desire to implement synthetic biology on healthcare, one long-term goal of his is to engineer organisms that can reverse drivers positively feeding back into climate change.  
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A football fanatic and player alike - he eats like a pig, drinks like a fish and cycles with animosity.</p>
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<p>Elliott, Ellson (Ells-son), Parris</p>
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<p>22</p>
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<p>Brighton</p>
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<p>i) Lab Technician/Assistant ii) Synthetic Biology PhD iii) Solve Climate Change iv) Rule A Better World </p>
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<h4>One thing you must do before you die?</h4>
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<p>Know the ending to Game of Thrones</p>
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<h4>If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?</h4>
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<p>Scrabbling for a life in the lower leagues of English Professional Football</p>
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<p>Shy Tories</p>
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<h4>Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?</h4>
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<p>Is that a question?</p>
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<p>Avatar: The Last Airbender = crucified childhood cartoon</p>
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<p>Enough granola to feed an adolescent horse</p>
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<h4>What did you want to be when you were a child?</h4>
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<p>Footballer</p>
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<h4>Tea or coffee?</h4>
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<p>Tea</p>
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<h4>Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?</h4>
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<p>Do they have to be mutually exclusive?</p>
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<h2>Luba Prout</h2>
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<p>Luba recently completed a BSc in Chemical and Molecular Biology at Birkbeck, University of London. As part of her undergraduate degree, she undertook an experimental research project on directed evolution of XNA ligases and in parallel she also focused on the use of bioinformatics for enzyme engineering. Previously, Luba volunteered and was an intern at a biomedical chemistry lab, gaining experience in organic synthesis and analytical techniques. Her passion for science, synthetic biology and academic scholarship sparked the initiation of the first Birkbeck iGEM team.</p>
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<p>Luba’s first degree was in law, yet her strong interest in science has led her to Birkbeck to study for a second degree, whilst taking up a support role at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development / Birkbeck BabyLab. After the spell with BBKiGEM, Luba will start a PhD on the BBSRC LiDO programme at University College London.</p>
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<p>Luba Prout</p>
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<h4>Age?</h4>
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<p>I’d be around 4 years if I were an indoor cat.</p>
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<h4>Where are you from?</h4>
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<p>The land of amber, pine trees and thousands of rivers and lakes: latitude 56°57ʹN; longitude 24°10ʹE</p>
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<p>PhD. Postdoc. Fellow. Prof. World domination. </p>
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<p>That’s not possible – I’d still be doing science.</p>
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<p>Time wasters.</p>
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<h4>Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?</h4>
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<p>Yes, always, if switching off = sustainability</p>
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<h4>Least favourite film?</h4>
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<p>Can’t think of one; I’m infected with the λ phage project…</p>
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<p>Continental type breakfast: coffee, croissant, cold meats, cheese, veg (or fruit or veg salad), more coffee...</p>
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<h4>What did you want to be when you were a child?</h4>
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<p>A professional athlete and a doctor, simultaneously.</p>
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<h4>Tea or coffee?</h4>
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<p>Coffee. And tea.</p>
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<p>World peace through world domination (see my crafty plan above, Q4).</p>
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<p>Mervyn is currently working at DHL and studying towards a BSc in chemical & molecular biology at Birkbeck University of London. He feels privileged to be in the first iGEM team to represent Birkbeck and is committed to setting a high standard paving the way for successive teams in the future. Mervyn joined the team to improve on lab skills & work towards solving the issue of diagnostics at the point of care in developing countries.</p>
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<p>Ariana Mirzarafie-Ahi at the airport. Ariana Explora on the interwebs.</p>
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<p>According to an old Romanian peasant on the train between Timisoara and Iasi? Fifteen.</p>
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<p>Rachel has worked as a lawyer for several charities, including medical research charities where her interest in science was reawakened.  She is taking advantage of the opportunity that Birkbeck provides to combine part time studies with  full time work. When not working or studying Rachel enjoys baking - including making vegan macaroons with the liquid from cans of chickpeas and creating evil GM creatures to take over the world (what, you mean that isn't the aim of the project?!). </p>
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<p>Rachel Wellman</p>
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<p>36</p>
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<p>London</p>
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<p>PhD</p>
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<h4>One thing you must do before you die?</h4>
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<p>Live</p>
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<h4>If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?</h4>
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<p>Charity Work</p>
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<h4>Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?</h4>
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<p>Yes, unless there is someone else in it!</p>
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<p>Funny Face</p>
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<p>crumpet</p>
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<p>Roasted Chestnut Seller</p>
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<p>World Peace</p>
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<p>Barbara has always had an interest in science. She did not quite meet the criteria for mainstream Universities however was given a chance at Birkbeck, University of London. Barbara previously worked in an office as team leader of media analysis. The flexibility of learning offered at Birkbeck allowed Barbara to continue working while pursuing a BSc in Chemical & Molecular Biology.</p>
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<p>Barbara's interests are “general geekery” which includes scientific talks & skeptic meetings. She enjoys travelling and certainly has a few stamps in her passport. One to watch when it comes to pool! After iGEM she intends on completing her BSc and pursue a PhD in synthetic biology.</p>
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<p>A University of Dundee BSc Microbiology 2012 Graduate, he worked as a chef for a year and a half after graduation. Birkbeck, University of London gave Sean the opportunity to study the subject that he loves and work at the same time. He was able to complete his MRes due to the flexibility of Birkbeck. Without an institution such as Birkbeck offering the flexibility in study, he would not have been able to obtain a research based post-graduate qualification.  Being a part of the iGEM team means a lot to Sean & he hopes to give back to the great institute that provided him with the opportunity to pursue a career in academic science.</p>
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<p>When Sean is not looking at Biosynthetic pathways or dreaming up scientific ideas for the good of mankind sean enjoys playing & watching football. He also has a keen interest in nature. He has the pace to keep up with Elliott on the eating front (but doesn’t have the stamina to eat the sheer volume) however, does have the stamina on the drinking front.</p>
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<p>Barbara, Barbs or Babs – as long as you don’t call me Barbie….</p>
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<p>Twice as old as I was 15 years ago.</p>
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<p>Sean</p>
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<p>27 candles.</p>
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<p>Be a mad scientist, rule the world.</p>
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<p>Sunny Ayrshire.</p>
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<p>Travelling and teaching English, probably.</p>
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<p>PhD?</p>
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<p>People who stand on the left side of the escalator. Also people who walk slowly while blocking the entire footpath.</p>
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<p>Have recognition for a great scientific discovery</p>
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<p>Always. I live on a boat, electricity is precious.</p>
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<p>Definitely not anything to do with computer coding!</p>
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<p>At the moment, Jurassic World.</p>
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<p>Waste of any kind!</p>
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<p>Leftovers from the previous evening, usually.</p>
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<p>YES (even if someone is in the room haha!).</p>
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<p>Grown-up. Ever since I got to that age, all I’ve wanted is to be a child again, of course.</p>
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<p>Taken 3 was pretty disappointing, suppose every series of movies gets worse as they progress.</p>
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<p>That depends on how much sleep I’ve had…</p>
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<p>Usually cereal (I tend to be pushed for time).</p>
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<p>A crazy biologist :)</p>
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<p>Peace! love not war!</p>
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<h3>2rd year BSc Chemical & Molecular Biology, Birkbeck, University of London</h3>
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<p>Shapoor is an accidental would be biochemist. 12 times he has started a university degree and 12 times he decided it wasn’t for him! Along the way Shapoor has gained qualifications in; IT, Business, Mathematics & natural Science. His favourite subject was Natural Science which he choose to take further by studying a BSc in Chemical & Molecular Biology at Birkbeck, University of London. The flexibility of Birkbeck has enabled Shapoor to work full time and study part-time towards a BSc. He has worked hard and stuck to this degree route which he has successfully completed his second year.</p>
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<p>Shapoor has an interest in a wide range of academic subjects ranging from philosophy to international relations. One of his main passions is fine literature (particularly poetry). Shapoor has a keen interest in fassion and fancy/colourful hats!</p>
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<p>Shapoor</p>
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<h4>Age?</h4>
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<p>Myth has It that I was born on the day when the universe was created.</p>
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<h4>Where are you from?</h4>
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<p>Stardust!</p>
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<p>Pharmacogenomics if I don’t get distracted!</p>
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<h4>One thing you must do before you die?</h4>
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<p>Get my colony work! </p>
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<h4>If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?</h4>
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<p>I have tried them all! Don’t tempt me!</p>
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<h4>Biggest pet peeve?</h4>
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<p>Pseudoscientists </p>
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<h4>Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?</h4>
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<p>Only when I was the one who turned it on!</p>
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<h4>Least favourite film?</h4>
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<p>Haven’t seen all to decide which one is the worst!</p>
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<h4>What do you eat for breakfast?</h4>
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<p>Porridge</p>
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<h4>What did you want to be when you were a child?</h4>
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<p>A poet!</p>
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<h4>Tea or coffee?</h4>
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<p>English Breakfast Tea!</p>
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<h4>Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?</h4>
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<p>Hate to dominate, and I know achieving peace is not in human’s nature!</p>
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<h2>Tim Walker</h2>
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<h3>BSc Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) Graduate, University of Edinbrough; MRes Microbiology (Distinction) Graduate, Birkbeck, University of London</h3>
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<p>Tim is fascinated by the rich diversity of the microbial world, and how this can be utilised for biotechnological and medical usage.</p>
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<p>During this time he felt restless and enrolled on the part-time MSc Microbiology course at Birkbeck. Almost immediately he rediscovered his passion for microbiology and the following year he quit recruitment and transferred to a full-time MRes research project. The project was to assess the activity of a light-activated antimicrobial surface. "Despite blowing my life savings and having to also work part-time to support myself, it was the best decision I've ever made". He fell in love with research and his hard work has earnt me a BBSRC PhD scholarship to investigate the biosynthetic capabilities of Actinomycetes."</p>
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<p>Tim's effort in the Owligos team is around Practice & Policy and Sponsorship. Tim is proud to be a part of the inaugural Birkbeck iGEM team because, without the flexible learning opportunities they offer to full-time working people, he wouldn't have been able to complete a Masters and wouldn't now be living his dream as a research microbiologist. Tim is very excited by the project we are developing and looks forward to showing everyone at the Giant Jamboree everything we have achieved!</p>
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<h4>Name?</h4>
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<h4>Age?</h4>
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<h4>Where are you from?</h4>
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<h4>Post-graduation plan?</h4>
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<h4>One thing you must do before you die?</h4>
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<h4>If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?</h4>
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<h4>Biggest pet peeve?</h4>
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<h4>Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?</h4>
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<h4>Least favourite film?</h4>
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<h4>What do you eat for breakfast?</h4>
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<h4>What did you want to be when you were a child?</h4>
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<h4>Tea or coffee?</h4>
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<h4>Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?</h4>
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<p>Elliott is a University College London MSc Natural Sciences 2015 Graduate, where his major was Genetics, Evolution & Environment and his minor was Synthetic Organic Chemistry.
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iGEM offered a unique opportunity for him to bridge his degree disciplines with invaluable synthetic biology experience; the field in which he wishes to acquire a doctorate position.</p>
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<h2>Wayne Pires</h2>
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<p>The first in his family to go to University, he feels privileged to be a part of the first Birkbeck team and all that it represents – determination, perseverance, progression and success.
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<h3>BSc Chemical & Molecular Biology Graduate, Birkbeck, University of London</h3>
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Besides his desire to implement synthetic biology on healthcare, one long-term goal of his is to engineer organisms that can reverse drivers positively feeding back into climate change.
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A football fanatic and player alike - he eats like a pig, drinks like a fish and cycles with animosity.</p>
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<h4>Name?</h4>
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<h4>Name?</h4>
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<p>Elliott, Ellson (Ells-son), Parris</p>
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<h4>Age?</h4>
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<h4>Age?</h4>
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<p>22</p>
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<h4>Where are you from?</h4>
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<h4>Where are you from?</h4>
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<p>Brighton</p>
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<h4>Post-graduation plan?</h4>
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<h4>Post-graduation plan?</h4>
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<p>i) Lab Technician/Assistant ii) Synthetic Biology PhD iii) Solve Climate Change iv) Rule A Better World </p>
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<h4>One thing you must do before you die?</h4>
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<h4>One thing you must do before you die?</h4>
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<p>Know the ending to Game of Thrones</p>
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<h4>If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?</h4>
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<h4>If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?</h4>
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<p>Scrabbling for a life in the lower leagues of English Professional Football</p>
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<h4>Biggest pet peeve?</h4>
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<h4>Biggest pet peeve?</h4>
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<p>Shy Tories</p>
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<h4>Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?</h4>
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<h4>Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?</h4>
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<p>Is that a question?</p>
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<h4>Least favourite film?</h4>
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<h4>Least favourite film?</h4>
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<p>Avatar: The Last Airbender = crucified childhood cartoon</p>
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<h4>What do you eat for breakfast?</h4>
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<h4>What do you eat for breakfast?</h4>
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<p>Enough granola to feed an adolescent horse</p>
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<h4>What did you want to be when you were a child?</h4>
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<h4>What did you want to be when you were a child?</h4>
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<p>Footballer</p>
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<h4>Tea or coffee?</h4>
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<h4>Tea or coffee?</h4>
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<p>Tea</p>
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<h4>Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?</h4>
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<h4>Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?</h4>
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<p>Do they have to be mutually exclusive?</p>
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<p>Luba recently completed a BSc in Chemical and Molecular Biology at Birkbeck, University of London. As part of her undergraduate degree, she undertook an experimental research project on directed evolution of XNA ligases and in parallel she also focused on the use of bioinformatics for enzyme engineering. Previously, Luba volunteered and was an intern at a biomedical chemistry lab, gaining experience in organic synthesis and analytical techniques. Her passion for science, synthetic biology and academic scholarship sparked the initiation of the first Birkbeck iGEM team.</p>
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<p>The land of amber, pine trees and thousands of rivers and lakes: latitude 56°57ʹN; longitude 24°10ʹE</p>
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<p>35 with nearly 3 years experience</p>
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<p>PhD. Postdoc. Fellow. Prof. World domination. </p>
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<p>Sao Paulo, Brasil</p>
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<p>I have now put most of it into practice.</p>
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<p>Yes, always, if switching off = sustainability</p>
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<h4>Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?</h4>
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The Students

Ariana

Ariana "the Explora" Mirzarafie-Ahi

BSc Biological Sciences Graduate, Birkbeck, University of London


Ariana was offered a place at Birkbeck in 2011. At this time, higher education reforms took over with tuition fees tripling and the removal of part-time education grants. She feels privileged to have gone to such a distinctive institute at the heart of London and owes her great academic experience to Birkbeck.

Ariana graduated this year from Birkbeck, University of London with a BSc in Biological Sciences. Her final year project was on investigating protein nano cages, and throughout the years had research internships on protein crystallography, tissue engineering and bioinformatics. After iGEM Ariana is starting a PhD in Interdisciplinary Biosciences at UCL.


Team Quiz: Ariana

Name?

Ariana Mirzarafie-Ahi at the airport. Ariana Explora on the interwebs.

Age?

According to an old Romanian peasant on the train between Timisoara and Iasi? Fifteen.

Where are you from?

Manastur, the neighbourhood with a reputation from Cluj-Napoca.

Post-graduation plan?

Post-graduation degree.

One thing you must do before you die?

Live. (Oh. This got deep quickly).

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

Acting in Hollywood.

Biggest pet peeve?

People misplacing things, forgetting things, and god forbid and god help them, losing things.

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

74.5% of the time.

Least favourite film?

“Devil” was a cryworthy waste of time.

What do you eat for breakfast?

Genetically resurrected mammoth babies. Or a non-GMO banana.

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Chronologically? A lawyer (mum told me my choices were doctor or lawyer), an actress, an advertiser, an actress, a psychologist, a psychiatrist, a DON’T-LABEL-ME activist.

Tea or coffee?

Tea. Always and forever.

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?

I’m taking part in a genetic engineering competition. Hello?



Babrbara

Barbara "Babz" Steijl

3rd year BSc Chemical & Molecular Biology, Birkbeck, University of London


Barbara has always had an interest in science. She did not quite meet the criteria for mainstream Universities however was given a chance at Birkbeck, University of London. Barbara previously worked in an office as team leader of media analysis. The flexibility of learning offered at Birkbeck allowed Barbara to continue working while pursuing a BSc in Chemical & Molecular Biology.

Barbara's interests are “general geekery” which includes scientific talks & skeptic meetings. She enjoys travelling and certainly has a few stamps in her passport. One to watch when it comes to pool! After iGEM she intends on completing her BSc and pursue a PhD in synthetic biology.


Team Quiz: Barbara

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Barbara, Barbs or Babs – as long as you don’t call me Barbie….

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Twice as old as I was 15 years ago.

Where are you from?

I’m a bit of a nomad, I’m from everywhere.

Post-graduation plan?

Be a mad scientist, rule the world.

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

Travelling and teaching English, probably.

Biggest pet peeve?

People who stand on the left side of the escalator. Also people who walk slowly while blocking the entire footpath.

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

Always. I live on a boat, electricity is precious.

Least favourite film?

At the moment, Jurassic World.

What do you eat for breakfast?

Leftovers from the previous evening, usually.

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Grown-up. Ever since I got to that age, all I’ve wanted is to be a child again, of course.

Tea or coffee?

That depends on how much sleep I’ve had…

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?

See above.



Elliott

Elliott Parris

MSci Natural Sciences Graduate, University College London


Elliott is a University College London MSc Natural Sciences 2015 Graduate, where his major was Genetics, Evolution & Environment and his minor was Synthetic Organic Chemistry. iGEM offered a unique opportunity for him to bridge his degree disciplines with invaluable synthetic biology experience; the field in which he wishes to acquire a doctorate position.

The first in his family to go to University, he feels privileged to be a part of the first Birkbeck team and all that it represents – determination, perseverance, progression and success. Besides his desire to implement synthetic biology on healthcare, one long-term goal of his is to engineer organisms that can reverse drivers positively feeding back into climate change. A football fanatic and player alike - he eats like a pig, drinks like a fish and cycles with animosity.


Team Quiz: Elliott

Name?

Elliott, Ellson (Ells-son), Parris

Age?

22

Where are you from?

Brighton

Post-graduation plan?

i) Lab Technician/Assistant ii) Synthetic Biology PhD iii) Solve Climate Change iv) Rule A Better World

One thing you must do before you die?

Know the ending to Game of Thrones

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

Scrabbling for a life in the lower leagues of English Professional Football

Biggest pet peeve?

Shy Tories

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

Is that a question?

Least favourite film?

Avatar: The Last Airbender = crucified childhood cartoon

What do you eat for breakfast?

Enough granola to feed an adolescent horse

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Footballer

Tea or coffee?

Tea

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?

Do they have to be mutually exclusive?



Luba

Luba Prout

BSc Chemical & Molecular Biology Graduate, Birkbeck, University of London


Luba recently completed a BSc in Chemical and Molecular Biology at Birkbeck, University of London. As part of her undergraduate degree, she undertook an experimental research project on directed evolution of XNA ligases and in parallel she also focused on the use of bioinformatics for enzyme engineering. Previously, Luba volunteered and was an intern at a biomedical chemistry lab, gaining experience in organic synthesis and analytical techniques. Her passion for science, synthetic biology and academic scholarship sparked the initiation of the first Birkbeck iGEM team.

Luba’s first degree was in law, yet her strong interest in science has led her to Birkbeck to study for a second degree, whilst taking up a support role at the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development / Birkbeck BabyLab. After the spell with BBKiGEM, Luba will start a PhD on the BBSRC LiDO programme at University College London.


Team Quiz: Luba

Name?


Luba Prout

Age?

I’d be around 4 years if I were an indoor cat.

Where are you from?

The land of amber, pine trees and thousands of rivers and lakes: latitude 56°57ʹN; longitude 24°10ʹE

Post-graduation plan?

PhD. Postdoc. Fellow. Prof. World domination.

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

That’s not possible – I’d still be doing science.

Biggest pet peeve?

Time wasters.

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

Yes, always, if switching off = sustainability

Least favourite film?

Can’t think of one; I’m infected with the λ phage project…

What do you eat for breakfast?

Continental type breakfast: coffee, croissant, cold meats, cheese, veg (or fruit or veg salad), more coffee...

What did you want to be when you were a child?

A professional athlete and a doctor, simultaneously.

Tea or coffee?

Coffee. And tea.

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?

World peace through world domination (see my crafty plan above, Q4).



Mervyn

Mervyn Richardson

2nd Year BSc Chemical & Molecular Biology, Birkbeck, University of London


For the last 9 years, Mervyn has been working in the logistics industry at DHL Express. He has always been fascinated by genetics and finds the intricacies of the bio-molecular world intellectually stimulating. Now, Mervyn hopes to embark on a new and rewarding career in the biosciences.

Mervyn is currently working at DHL and studying towards a BSc in chemical & molecular biology at Birkbeck University of London. He feels privileged to be in the first iGEM team to represent Birkbeck and is committed to setting a high standard paving the way for successive teams in the future. Mervyn joined the team to improve on lab skills & work towards solving the issue of diagnostics at the point of care in developing countries.


Team Quiz: Mervyn

Name?

Age?

Where are you from?

Post-graduation plan?

One thing you must do before you die?

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

Biggest pet peeve?

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

Least favourite film?

What do you eat for breakfast?

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Tea or coffee?

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?



Rachel

Rachel Wellman

3rd year BSc Biomedicine, Birkbeck, University of London


Rachel has worked as a lawyer for several charities, including medical research charities where her interest in science was reawakened. She is taking advantage of the opportunity that Birkbeck provides to combine part time studies with full time work. When not working or studying Rachel enjoys baking - including making vegan macaroons with the liquid from cans of chickpeas and creating evil GM creatures to take over the world (what, you mean that isn't the aim of the project?!).


Team Quiz: Rachel

Name?


Rachel Wellman

Age?

36

Where are you from?

London

Post-graduation plan?

PhD

One thing you must do before you die?

Live

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

Charity Work

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

Yes, unless there is someone else in it!

Least favourite film?

Funny Face

What do you eat for breakfast?

crumpet

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Roasted Chestnut Seller

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?

World Peace



Sean

Sean Ross Craig

BSc Microbiology Graduate, University of Dundee; MRes Microbiology Graduate, Birkbeck, University of London


A University of Dundee BSc Microbiology 2012 Graduate, he worked as a chef for a year and a half after graduation. Birkbeck, University of London gave Sean the opportunity to study the subject that he loves and work at the same time. He was able to complete his MRes due to the flexibility of Birkbeck. Without an institution such as Birkbeck offering the flexibility in study, he would not have been able to obtain a research based post-graduate qualification. Being a part of the iGEM team means a lot to Sean & he hopes to give back to the great institute that provided him with the opportunity to pursue a career in academic science.

When Sean is not looking at Biosynthetic pathways or dreaming up scientific ideas for the good of mankind sean enjoys playing & watching football. He also has a keen interest in nature. He has the pace to keep up with Elliott on the eating front (but doesn’t have the stamina to eat the sheer volume) however, does have the stamina on the drinking front.


Team Quiz: Sean

Name?

Sean

Age?

27 candles.

Where are you from?

Sunny Ayrshire.

Post-graduation plan?

PhD?

One thing you must do before you die?

Have recognition for a great scientific discovery

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

Definitely not anything to do with computer coding!

Biggest pet peeve?

Waste of any kind!

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

YES (even if someone is in the room haha!).

Least favourite film?

Taken 3 was pretty disappointing, suppose every series of movies gets worse as they progress.

What do you eat for breakfast?

Usually cereal (I tend to be pushed for time).

What did you want to be when you were a child?

A crazy biologist :)

Tea or coffee?

COFFEE!

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?

Peace! love not war!



Shapoor

Shapoor Mohamadi

2rd year BSc Chemical & Molecular Biology, Birkbeck, University of London


Shapoor is an accidental would be biochemist. 12 times he has started a university degree and 12 times he decided it wasn’t for him! Along the way Shapoor has gained qualifications in; IT, Business, Mathematics & natural Science. His favourite subject was Natural Science which he choose to take further by studying a BSc in Chemical & Molecular Biology at Birkbeck, University of London. The flexibility of Birkbeck has enabled Shapoor to work full time and study part-time towards a BSc. He has worked hard and stuck to this degree route which he has successfully completed his second year.

Shapoor has an interest in a wide range of academic subjects ranging from philosophy to international relations. One of his main passions is fine literature (particularly poetry). Shapoor has a keen interest in fassion and fancy/colourful hats!


Team Quiz: Shapoor

Name?

Shapoor

Age?

Myth has It that I was born on the day when the universe was created.

Where are you from?

Stardust!

Post-graduation plan?

Pharmacogenomics if I don’t get distracted!

One thing you must do before you die?

Get my colony work!

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

I have tried them all! Don’t tempt me!

Biggest pet peeve?

Pseudoscientists

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

Only when I was the one who turned it on!

Least favourite film?

Haven’t seen all to decide which one is the worst!

What do you eat for breakfast?

Porridge

What did you want to be when you were a child?

A poet!

Tea or coffee?

English Breakfast Tea!

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?

Hate to dominate, and I know achieving peace is not in human’s nature!



Tim

Tim Walker

BSc Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) Graduate, University of Edinbrough; MRes Microbiology (Distinction) Graduate, Birkbeck, University of London


Tim is fascinated by the rich diversity of the microbial world, and how this can be utilised for biotechnological and medical usage.

During this time he felt restless and enrolled on the part-time MSc Microbiology course at Birkbeck. Almost immediately he rediscovered his passion for microbiology and the following year he quit recruitment and transferred to a full-time MRes research project. The project was to assess the activity of a light-activated antimicrobial surface. "Despite blowing my life savings and having to also work part-time to support myself, it was the best decision I've ever made". He fell in love with research and his hard work has earnt me a BBSRC PhD scholarship to investigate the biosynthetic capabilities of Actinomycetes."

Tim's effort in the Owligos team is around Practice & Policy and Sponsorship. Tim is proud to be a part of the inaugural Birkbeck iGEM team because, without the flexible learning opportunities they offer to full-time working people, he wouldn't have been able to complete a Masters and wouldn't now be living his dream as a research microbiologist. Tim is very excited by the project we are developing and looks forward to showing everyone at the Giant Jamboree everything we have achieved!


Team Quiz: Tim

Name?

Age?

Where are you from?

Post-graduation plan?

One thing you must do before you die?

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

Biggest pet peeve?

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

Least favourite film?

What do you eat for breakfast?

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Tea or coffee?

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?



Wayne

Wayne Pires

BSc Chemical & Molecular Biology Graduate, Birkbeck, University of London


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Team Quiz: Wayne

Name?

Age?

Where are you from?

Post-graduation plan?

One thing you must do before you die?

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

Biggest pet peeve?

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

Least favourite film?

What do you eat for breakfast?

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Tea or coffee?

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?



Team Instructors

VP

Dr. Vitor Pinheiro

Birkbeck, University of London and UCL


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Team Quiz: Vitor

Name?

Vitor Pinheiro

Age?

35 with nearly 3 years experience

Where are you from?

Sao Paulo, Brasil

Post-graduation plan?

I have now put most of it into practice.

One thing you must do before you die?

Successfully transform two little monkeys into human beings.

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

There is only science.

Biggest pet peeve?

Wastefulness, inefficiency

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

Yes.

Least favourite film?

Life is too short to not walk out of a bad film.

What do you eat for breakfast?

Depends on time and company. At the moment, my porridge, my son’s cereal, my other son’s porridge, some juice and considerable amounts of coffee.

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Chemist

Tea or coffee?

Coffee

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?

Only the last person on Earth will achieve either. I do not want to be that person.



Team Advisors

Pedro

Pedro Tizei

Graduate, University


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Team Quiz: Pedro

Name?

Age?

Where are you from?

Post-graduation plan?

One thing you must do before you die?

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

Biggest pet peeve?

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

Least favourite film?

What do you eat for breakfast?

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Tea or coffee?

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?



Yan-Kay

Yan-Kay Ho

MSc Natural Sciences Graduate, University College London


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Team Quiz: Pedro

Name?

Age?

Where are you from?

Post-graduation plan?

One thing you must do before you die?

If you weren’t doing science, what would you be doing?

Biggest pet peeve?

Do you turn off the light when you leave a room?

Least favourite film?

What do you eat for breakfast?

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Tea or coffee?

Would you rather have world domination or achieve world peace?