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Hi! I am Bill, a Year 4 student studying bioengineering. Living in the moment is my life attitude. I am always looking for ways to get out of my comfort zone so that I can explore my interests and abilities. Genetic engineering is fascinating to me because DNA sequences reveal the secret of biogenesis. Throughout the project, I had the chance to perform lab work, research about biosafety concerns as well as characterize some of our constructs. iGEM provided me with a unique and fulfilling learning experience. I believe that this experience has given me the confidence to share my ideas and make them a reality.

Hello! I’m Aruna and I’m a third-year student in Applied Biology. My main role in the team is to research the biosafety aspects of our project and complete the parts registry while simultaneously performing lab work. The iGEM experience has been transformative and a great learning opportunity. I am glad to have been able to contribute to the team and to our project.

I am Ava, a Year 3 student majoring in Applied Biology. Being a researcher in the field of biology is my dream and personal goal. I enjoy the process of scientifically finding the answer to a question. The iGEM competition is an invaluable opportunity for me to acquire more research experience in the field of synthetic biology.

I am Effie, a Year 3 Applied Biology student. I am an approachable person and also a good listener. Anyone is welcome to share their thoughts with me. I contributed to the team working on the Interlab study while also constructing our biobricks. iGEM provided me with a valuable chance to learn the basics of synthetic biology and to meet great people. Turning ideas into reality is also a new learning experience for me.

Hello. I am Esther, a Year 3 student majoring in Applied Biology. Genetics is my favourite field in biology because it demonstrates how complexity can arise from the simplest entity. My responsibility in the team is to keep everyone updated with news from the iGEM headquarters so that we don’t miss any deadlines. iGEM has been a precious experience. Besides a marked improvement on pipetting skills, I have learned to troubleshoot problems when they arise.

I am Jeanie, a year 3 student from Applied Biology. Genetics is fascinating. It is amazing that complex genetic information is only recorded by 4 types of nucleotides. A single nucleotide change can make a great difference. This is enchanting to me. The iGEM competition has provided me the opportunity to apply what I have learnt from class to real life. I contributed to the team through cloning our cassettes, and maintaining the lab log. In addition to improving my laboratory skills, iGEM was an invaluable chance to work with my lovely groupmates throughout summer.

I’m Peter, a year 3 student studying Applied Biology. Nothing can fascinate me as much as life science. Countless human inventions and designs are inspired by nature. To me, the most compact natural storage system is the genome. iGEM provided me with an opportunity to create our own project and modify this product of Mother Nature. I appreciate the complexity of the genome. I have given by best to characterize the lysis cassettes and designing the team Wiki.

Hi! My name is Rocky. I am currently a high school senior studying at the International Christian School of Hong Kong. Over the summer, I had the privilege of working alongside the CityU iGEM team. Throughout my time with the team, I learnt many useful things about working in a lab and how to work towards a goal as a team. I sincerely hope my experience will take me to new heights in the future.

I am Tina. I have had a meaningful summer with the other team members. Putting what I have learnt to good use gives me contentment as an engineer in the making. Joining CityU iGEM team was a groundbreaking experience for me. It was exciting to put our innovative ideas into practical use. I have gained a whole new level of understanding about the world of biology, while gaining a lot of valuable knowledge and hands-on experience. These are things that will benefit my whole life.

Hello. I am Oscar Chan, a third-year Applied Biology student. iGEM is actually the first serious scientific project I have been involved in. In the past, my perception of science was only limited to theories in books, but with iGEM, I can finally get my hands dirty. My main responsibilities were to characterize the genes and to create graphics, both of which were more challenging than I expected. However, this is also why I love science. Despite limitations and difficulties, scientists strive to dig out the truth and utilize their discoveries to make the world a better place. The satisfaction it brings is incomparable.

Dr. Richard Kong is the Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and Chemistry at City University of Hong Kong. His research interest is on the application of DNA-based technologies to develop novel risk assessment and bioremediation tools to address problems related to diverse aspects of pollution in the marine environment. He plays a major role in coordinating the iGEM Team, providing the necessary guidance, training and support to all the iGEMers.

Dr. Chiu is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Biomedical Sciences at City University of Hong Kong. He is interesting in teaching students especially on technical skills in biomedical research. Therefore, I enjoy very much in participating in the iGEM competition by sharing my research experience and skills. His research focuses on the roles of transcription factor AP-4 during development and in metastasis of cancers.

Dr. Lau is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at City University of Hong Kong. His research focuses on the RNA biogenesis in infectious diseases, in particular those pathogens found in Hong Kong. He enjoys talking and asking questions about science. His role in iGEM team is to coordinate and provide support to the students.