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<li><i>Physcomitrella patens</i>, <i>Arabidopsis</i> spp., <i>Nicotiana</i> spp.</li><br />
<li>Human subjects in non-invasive experiments, such as surveys <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List#humansubj">(see FAQ)</a></li></ul></td><br />
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<td>Registry parts that have a Red Flag, which looks like <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Template:SafetyFlag">this</a>. A complete list of parts with Red Flags can be found <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:SafetyFlag">here</a>.<br />
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<li>Aptamers and catalytic RNAs</li><br />
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Proteins or protein-coding genes in the following dangerous categories:<br />
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<li>Virulence factors <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List#virulencefactor">(see FAQ)</a></li><br />
<li>Factors that help pathogens evade or shut down the immune system</li><br />
<li>Factors that help pathogens halt the host's DNA/RNA replication, transcription, or translation</li><br />
<li>Factors that regulate the immune system, such as cytokines and interferons</li><br />
<li>Proteins that are toxic to humans</li><br />
<li>Enzymes that produce a molecule that is toxic to humans</li><br />
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; color: #FF1200;">X&nbsp;&nbsp;</span> Banned Organisms/Parts <span style="font-size: large; color: #FF1200;">&nbsp;&nbsp;X</span></h4><br />
<p>Some of the most dangerous organisms and parts are not allowed in iGEM, even with a Check-In:</p><br />
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<li>Whole organisms from Risk Group 4</li><br />
<li>Parts from Risk Group 4 organisms</li><br />
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<p>If you find that you want to use a banned organism/part, you should redesign your project to use a safer substitute. Consult your advisor or contact us at <span class="email">&lt;safety AT igem DOT org&gt;</span> to get advice on choosing a substitute.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">What if I'm not sure whether my organism/part requires a Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>Ask us! Contact safety AT igem DOT org. Alternatively, because the Check-In form is short, you could choose to send a Check-In even if you are unsure.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">Where can I submit a Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>Use the link in the left sidebar, or <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">click here</a>, to submit a Check-In. </p><br />
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<p class="faq">How do I find out the Risk Group of an organism?</p><br />
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<p>The <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Risk_Group_Guide">Risk Group Guide</a> lists iGEM's recommended sources for Risk Group information. It also has some advice on how to find an alternative source, if none of the recommended sources include your organism.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">What if the White List changes during the summer?</p><br />
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<p>As we learn more, we might <strong>add</strong> things to the White List, but we will not <strong>remove</strong> things from the White List until after the Jamboree each year. So, if something is on the White List now, it will stay on the White List for the whole 2014 season. (We may change the White List for future years.)</p><br />
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<p class="faq">What exactly counts as a "whole organism"?<a class="anchor" id="wholepart"></a></p><br />
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<p>For the purposes of this White List, a "whole organism" is an entire cell or multicellular organism, whether alive or dead. Intact, isolated viral genomes are also considered "whole organism", because many viral genomes can be pathogenic if they enter a host cell, even without the viral capsule.</p><br />
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<p>(Isolated non-viral genomes are considered parts. Individual nucleic acids and proteins are also parts.)</p><br />
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<p class="faq">We are going to handle an organism in lab, but we will only extract some DNA from it using PCR -- we won't use it as our chassis. Do we still have to send a Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>Yes. The Check-In requirement applies to all organisms and all parts that you will handle in the lab, even if they will not be part of your final project.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">Our project is to detect a dangerous organism. In order to test our project, we want to handle the dangerous organism (or parts of it), but it will not be part of what we build. Do we still have to send a Check-In?</p><br />
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<p><a href="http://www.mgc.ac.cn/VFs/main.htm">Virulence Factors of Pathogenic Bacteria</a> is a good resource where you can look up virulence factors in some well-studied pathogens. It gives this definition: "Virulence factors refer to the properties (i.e., gene products) that enable a microorganism to establish itself on or within a host of a particular species and enhance its potential to cause disease. Virulence factors include bacterial toxins, cell surface proteins that mediate bacterial attachment, cell surface carbohydrates and proteins that protect a bacterium, and hydrolytic enzymes that may contribute to the pathogenicity of the bacterium."</p><br />
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<p>If the parts all come from the same parent organism, you may combine them on a single Check-In, but make sure you give complete information about each part. If the parts come from different parent organisms, please send separate Check-Ins, or contact safety (at) igem (dot) org to ask about combining several Check-Ins into a spreadsheet.</p><br />
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<p>If you bought the cells from a vendor or a culture collection, then you can consult their catalog. Many catalogs will list safety and pathogen information -- if you cannot find it, contact the vendor. If you received the cells from another lab, you should find out where they originally came from.</p><br />
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<p>Cell lines can contain harmful viruses. Sometimes, the viral genome is integrated into the cell's genome. Most viruses have a limited "host range", which means that they can only infect closely related species. Therefore, viruses living in a human or monkey cell line are likely to be dangerous to humans, but viruses living in an insect cell line probably cannot infect humans. If you work with a cell line from humans or other <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primate">primates</a>, you should check whether it contains viruses or viral genomic DNA. Viruses have Risk Group numbers, so if your cell line contains any viruses, you must handle it at the laboratory Safety Level that is appropriate for the highest Risk group virus it contains.</p><br />
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<p>Some dangerous viruses that infect human cell lines: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_B">HBV (hepatitis B virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_C">HCV (hepatitis C virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV">HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_T-lymphotropic_virus">HTLV (human T-lymphotropic virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytomegalovirus">CMV (cytomegalovirus)</a>.</p><br />
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<p>You must submit a <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-In</a> for <strong>ANY organism or part that is NOT on the White List</strong>. In the table below, the "Check-In Required" column is only <strong>examples</strong> of organisms/parts that require a Check-In. If your part/organism is not explicitly listed in the table below, it requires a Check-In.</p><br />
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<li>Human subjects in non-invasive experiments, such as surveys <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List#humansubj">(see FAQ)</a></li></ul></td><br />
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<p>If you find that you want to use a banned organism/part, you should redesign your project to use a safer substitute. Consult your advisor or contact us at <span class="email">&lt;safety AT igem DOT org&gt;</span> to get advice on choosing a substitute.</p><br />
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<p>As we learn more, we might <strong>add</strong> things to the White List, but we will not <strong>remove</strong> things from the White List until after the Jamboree each year. So, if something is on the White List now, it will stay on the White List for the whole 2014 season. (We may change the White List for future years.)</p><br />
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<p><a href="http://www.mgc.ac.cn/VFs/main.htm">Virulence Factors of Pathogenic Bacteria</a> is a good resource where you can look up virulence factors in some well-studied pathogens. It gives this definition: "Virulence factors refer to the properties (i.e., gene products) that enable a microorganism to establish itself on or within a host of a particular species and enhance its potential to cause disease. Virulence factors include bacterial toxins, cell surface proteins that mediate bacterial attachment, cell surface carbohydrates and proteins that protect a bacterium, and hydrolytic enzymes that may contribute to the pathogenicity of the bacterium."</p><br />
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<p>If the parts all come from the same parent organism, you may combine them on a single Check-In, but make sure you give complete information about each part. If the parts come from different parent organisms, please send separate Check-Ins, or contact safety (at) igem (dot) org to ask about combining several Check-Ins into a spreadsheet.</p><br />
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<p>If you bought the cells from a vendor or a culture collection, then you can consult their catalog. Many catalogs will list safety and pathogen information -- if you cannot find it, contact the vendor. If you received the cells from another lab, you should find out where they originally came from.</p><br />
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<p>Cell lines can contain harmful viruses. Sometimes, the viral genome is integrated into the cell's genome. Most viruses have a limited "host range", which means that they can only infect closely related species. Therefore, viruses living in a human or monkey cell line are likely to be dangerous to humans, but viruses living in an insect cell line probably cannot infect humans. If you work with a cell line from humans or other <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primate">primates</a>, you should check whether it contains viruses or viral genomic DNA. Viruses have Risk Group numbers, so if your cell line contains any viruses, you must handle it at the laboratory Safety Level that is appropriate for the highest Risk group virus it contains.</p><br />
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<p>Some dangerous viruses that infect human cell lines: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_B">HBV (hepatitis B virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_C">HCV (hepatitis C virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV">HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_T-lymphotropic_virus">HTLV (human T-lymphotropic virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytomegalovirus">CMV (cytomegalovirus)</a>.</p><br />
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<li style="padding-left:20px;">*Remember, rooms are only available on a first come first serve basis so book now!*</li><br />
<li><strong>Rates:</strong> $199 - $279 USD</li><br />
<li><strong>Booking code:</strong> iGEM</li><br />
<li><strong>Booking website:</strong> <a href="https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1406026572&key=358F01B7">booking link</a></li><br />
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<p>Additional details can be found on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Hotels">hotel information page</a>.<br />
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<h3>poster guidelines</h3><br />
<p>Be sure to look at the poster guidelines and judging requirements and keep them in mind as you begin creating your team poster! Information about the expected components, evaluation criteria, and the judging process can be found on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Poster_Guidelines">Poster Guidelines</a> page.<br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
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<h3> Design your team banner! </h3><br />
<p> This year you can design a team banner and we will print for you! <br><br />
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<h3>Next Safety Office Hours: September 29 / Check-Ins due October 1</h3><br />
<p>Do you have questions about Check-Ins, or any other topics related to safety in iGEM? Join <span class="email">kelly_igem</span> on Skype for <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh">Safety Office Hours!</a></p><br />
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<li>Monday, September 29, 21:00 EDT</li><br />
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<h3>Measurement data due</h3><br />
<p>For teams participating in the interlab study, please note that your measurement data is due this Friday September 19! For a full list of requirements and extra credit opportunities, check out the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Tracks/Measurement/Interlab_study">interlab study page</a>!</p><br />
<p>The complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> is also available for viewing.</p><br />
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<h3>Game Room at Giant Jamboree</h3><br />
<p>If you've developed any games this year, let us know! There will be a <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/SpecialEvents">Game Room</a> at the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> for you to showcase them!</p><br />
<p>Email us for more info: hq (at) igem (dot) org</p><br />
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<h3>Interested in working at iGEM Headquarters?</h3><br />
<p>We have several positions available. Come to the iGEM Headquarters Jobs information session and sign up for an interview time slot at the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/SpecialEvents">Giant Jamboree</a>. See the <a href="https://igem.org/Jobs"> Jobs page </a> for details on positions available and feel free to contact us for more information.</p><br />
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<p>You must submit a <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-In</a> for <strong>ANY organism or part that is NOT on the White List</strong>. In the table below, the "Check-In Required" column is only <strong>examples</strong> of organisms/parts that require a Check-In. If your part/organism is not explicitly listed in the table below, it requires a Check-In.</p><br />
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<p>Human experimental subjects are not covered under the iGEM safety program. If you conduct any experiments with human subjects (including non-invasive work such as surveys or software user-testing), you must find out the rules and regulations that cover those experiments in your country / at your university. Some experiments and surveys might require the approval of a review board on human experimental subjects, and some might not require any approval.</p><br />
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<p>You must submit a <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-In</a> for <strong>ANY organism or part that is NOT on the White List</strong>. In the table below, the "Check-In Required" column is only <strong>examples</strong> of organisms/parts that require a Check-In. If your part/organism is not explicitly listed in the table below, it requires a Check-In.</p><br />
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<p>This page will help you determine which organisms/parts require a <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-In</a>, and which do not. If you are planning to acquire and use an organism/part that is not on the White List, you must send a Check-In and receive our reply before you acquire and use that organism/part.</p><br />
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<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#requirements.checkin">Click here to read more about Check-Ins.</a></p><br />
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<td><ul><li>Risk Group 1 microorganisms <br /> (For example: <i>E. coli</i> K-12, <i>S. cerevisiae</i>, <i>B. subtilis</i>, <i>Lactobacillus</i> spp.)</li></ul></td><br />
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<td><ul><li>Human and primate cell lines that may contain pathogens</li><li>All primary isolated cells (that is, cells taken directly from the body of a multicellular organism)</li></ul></td><br />
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<li><i>C. elegans</i>, <i>Physcomitrella patens</i>, <i>Drosophila</i> spp.</li><br />
<li><i>Arabidopsis</i> spp., <i>Nicotiana</i> spp.</li><br />
<li>Human subjects in non-invasive experiments, such as surveys <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List#humansubj">(see FAQ)</a></li></ul></td><br />
<td><ul><li>Other multicellular organisms</li></ul></td><br />
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<td>All Registry parts, except those with a Red Flag placed by the Safety Committee</td><br />
<td>Registry parts that have a Red Flag, which looks like <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Template:SafetyFlag">this</a>. A complete list of parts with Red Flags can be found <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:SafetyFlag">here</a>.<br />
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<li>Promoters, RBSes, Terminators</li><br />
<li>Binding sites for transcriptional regulators, endonucleases, and other proteins that bind to DNA</li><br />
<li>Aptamers and catalytic RNAs</li><br />
<li>CRISPR guide RNAs, microRNAs, small interfering RNAs, and short hairpin RNAs that <strong>do not</strong> target human genes</li><br />
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<li>Other non-protein-coding genes</li><br />
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<td>Cas9, except when it is genomically integrated into a sexually reproducing organism</td><br />
<td>Cas9 integrated into the genome of a sexually reproducing organism</td><br />
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<li>Virulence factors <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List#virulencefactor">(see FAQ)</a></li><br />
<li>Factors that help pathogens evade or shut down the immune system</li><br />
<li>Factors that help pathogens halt the host's DNA/RNA replication, transcription, or translation</li><br />
<li>Factors that regulate the immune system, such as cytokines and interferons</li><br />
<li>Proteins that are toxic to humans</li><br />
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<p>Some of the most dangerous organisms and parts are not allowed in iGEM, even with a Check-In:</p><br />
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<li>Whole organisms from Risk Group 3</li><br />
<li>Whole organisms from Risk Group 4</li><br />
<li>Parts from Risk Group 4 organisms</li><br />
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<p>If you find that you want to use a banned organism/part, you should redesign your project to use a safer substitute. Consult your advisor or contact us at <span class="email">&lt;safety AT igem DOT org&gt;</span> to get advice on choosing a substitute.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">What if I'm not sure whether my organism/part requires a Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>Ask us! Contact safety AT igem DOT org. Alternatively, because the Check-In form is short, you could choose to send a Check-In even if you are unsure.</p><br />
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<p>Use the link in the left sidebar, or <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">click here</a>, to submit a Check-In. </p><br />
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<p class="faq">How do I find out the Risk Group of an organism?</p><br />
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<p>The <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Risk_Group_Guide">Risk Group Guide</a> lists iGEM's recommended sources for Risk Group information. It also has some advice on how to find an alternative source, if none of the recommended sources include your organism.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">What if the White List changes during the summer?</p><br />
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<p>As we learn more, we might <strong>add</strong> things to the White List, but we will not <strong>remove</strong> things from the White List until after the Jamboree each year. So, if something is on the White List now, it will stay on the White List for the whole 2014 season. (We may change the White List for future years.)</p><br />
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<p class="faq">What exactly counts as a "whole organism"?<a class="anchor" id="wholepart"></a></p><br />
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<p>For the purposes of this White List, a "whole organism" is an entire cell or multicellular organism, whether alive or dead. Intact, isolated viral genomes are also considered "whole organism", because many viral genomes can be pathogenic if they enter a host cell, even without the viral capsule.</p><br />
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<p>(Isolated non-viral genomes are considered parts. Individual nucleic acids and proteins are also parts.)</p><br />
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<p class="faq">We are going to handle an organism in lab, but we will only extract some DNA from it using PCR -- we won't use it as our chassis. Do we still have to send a Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>Yes. The Check-In requirement applies to all organisms and all parts that you will handle in the lab, even if they will not be part of your final project.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">Our project is to detect a dangerous organism. In order to test our project, we want to handle the dangerous organism (or parts of it), but it will not be part of what we build. Do we still have to send a Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>Yes. The Check-In requirement applies to all organisms and all parts that you will handle in the lab, even if they will not be part of your final project.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">What is a virulence factor?<a class="anchor" id="virulencefactor"></a></p><br />
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<p><a href="http://www.mgc.ac.cn/VFs/main.htm">Virulence Factors of Pathogenic Bacteria</a> is a good resource where you can look up virulence factors in some well-studied pathogens. It gives this definition: "Virulence factors refer to the properties (i.e., gene products) that enable a microorganism to establish itself on or within a host of a particular species and enhance its potential to cause disease. Virulence factors include bacterial toxins, cell surface proteins that mediate bacterial attachment, cell surface carbohydrates and proteins that protect a bacterium, and hydrolytic enzymes that may contribute to the pathogenicity of the bacterium."</p><br />
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<p class="faq">We are going to use a lot of parts. May we combine them on a single Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>If the parts all come from the same parent organism, you may combine them on a single Check-In, but make sure you give complete information about each part. If the parts come from different parent organisms, please send separate Check-Ins, or contact safety (at) igem (dot) org to ask about combining several Check-Ins into a spreadsheet.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">How can I find out if my cell line is free of pathogens? What pathogens should I be concerned about?<a class="anchor" id="celllines"></a></p><br />
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<p>If you bought the cells from a vendor or a culture collection, then you can consult their catalog. Many catalogs will list safety and pathogen information -- if you cannot find it, contact the vendor. If you received the cells from another lab, you should find out where they originally came from.</p><br />
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<p>Cell lines can contain harmful viruses. Sometimes, the viral genome is integrated into the cell's genome. Most viruses have a limited "host range", which means that they can only infect closely related species. Therefore, viruses living in a human or monkey cell line are likely to be dangerous to humans, but viruses living in an insect cell line probably cannot infect humans. If you work with a cell line from humans or other <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primate">primates</a>, you should check whether it contains viruses or viral genomic DNA. Viruses have Risk Group numbers, so if your cell line contains any viruses, you must handle it at the laboratory Safety Level that is appropriate for the highest Risk group virus it contains.</p><br />
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<p>Some dangerous viruses that infect human cell lines: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_B">HBV (hepatitis B virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_C">HCV (hepatitis C virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV">HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_T-lymphotropic_virus">HTLV (human T-lymphotropic virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytomegalovirus">CMV (cytomegalovirus)</a>.</p><br />
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<p>Human experimental subjects are not covered under the iGEM safety program. If you conduct any experiments with human subjects (including non-invasive work such as surveys or software user-testing), you must find out the rules and regulations that cover those experiments in your country / at your university. Some experiments and surveys might require the approval of a review board on human experimental subjects, and some might not require any approval.</p><br />
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<p>You must submit a <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-In</a> for <strong>ANY organism or part that is NOT on the White List</strong>. In the table below, the "Check-In Required" column is only <strong>examples</strong> of organisms/parts that require a Check-In. If your part/organism is not explicitly listed in the table below, it requires a Check-In.</p><br />
<p>Questions? Contact <span class="email">&lt;safety (at) igem (dot) org&gt;</span></p><br />
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<p>This page will help you determine which organisms/parts require a <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-In</a>, and which do not. If you are planning to acquire and use an organism/part that is not on the White List, you must send a Check-In and receive our reply before you acquire and use that organism/part.</p><br />
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<td><ul><li>Human and primate cell lines that may contain pathogens</li><li>All primary isolated cells (that is, cells taken directly from the body of a multicellular organism)</li></ul></td><br />
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<li><i>C. elegans</i>, <i>Physcomitrella patens</i>, <i>Drosophila</i> spp.</li><br />
<li><i>Arabidopsis</i> spp., <i>Nicotiana</i> spp.</li><br />
<li>Human subjects in non-invasive experiments, such as surveys <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List#humansubj">(see FAQ)</a></li></ul></td><br />
<td><ul><li>Other multicellular organisms</li></ul></td><br />
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<td>All Registry parts, except those with a Red Flag placed by the Safety Committee</td><br />
<td>Registry parts that have a Red Flag, which looks like <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Template:SafetyFlag">this</a>. A complete list of parts with Red Flags can be found <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Special:WhatLinksHere/Template:SafetyFlag">here</a>.<br />
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<ul><br />
<li>Promoters, RBSes, Terminators</li><br />
<li>Binding sites for transcriptional regulators, endonucleases, and other proteins that bind to DNA</li><br />
<li>Aptamers and catalytic RNAs</li><br />
<li>CRISPR guide RNAs, microRNAs, small interfering RNAs, and short hairpin RNAs that <strong>do not</strong> target human genes</li><br />
</ul><br />
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<ul><br />
<li>CRISPR guide RNAs, microRNAs, small interfering RNAs, and short hairpin RNAs that target human genes</li><br />
<li>Other non-protein-coding genes</li><br />
</ul><br />
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<td>Cas9, except when it is genomically integrated into a sexually reproducing organism</td><br />
<td>Cas9 integrated into the genome of a sexually reproducing organism</td><br />
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Proteins or protein-coding genes from animals, plants, or Risk Group 1 / Risk Group 2 microorganisms, EXCEPT those in the list of "dangerous categories" on the right<br />
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Proteins or protein-coding genes in the following dangerous categories:<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Virulence factors <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List#virulencefactor">(see FAQ)</a></li><br />
<li>Factors that help pathogens evade or shut down the immune system</li><br />
<li>Factors that help pathogens halt the host's DNA/RNA replication, transcription, or translation</li><br />
<li>Factors that regulate the immune system, such as cytokines and interferons</li><br />
<li>Proteins that are toxic to humans</li><br />
<li>Enzymes that produce a molecule that is toxic to humans</li><br />
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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; color: #FF1200;">X&nbsp;&nbsp;</span> Banned Organisms/Parts <span style="font-size: large; color: #FF1200;">&nbsp;&nbsp;X</span></h4><br />
<p>Some of the most dangerous organisms and parts are not allowed in iGEM, even with a Check-In:</p><br />
<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Whole organisms from Risk Group 3</li><br />
<li>Whole organisms from Risk Group 4</li><br />
<li>Parts from Risk Group 4 organisms</li><br />
</ul><br />
<br />
<p>If you find that you want to use a banned organism/part, you should redesign your project to use a safer substitute. Consult your advisor or contact us at <span class="email">&lt;safety AT igem DOT org&gt;</span> to get advice on choosing a substitute.</p><br />
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<p>Ask us! Contact safety AT igem DOT org. Alternatively, because the Check-In form is short, you could choose to send a Check-In even if you are unsure.</p><br />
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<p>As we learn more, we might <strong>add</strong> things to the White List, but we will not <strong>remove</strong> things from the White List until after the Jamboree each year. So, if something is on the White List now, it will stay on the White List for the whole 2014 season. (We may change the White List for future years.)</p><br />
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<p>For the purposes of this White List, a "whole organism" is an entire cell or multicellular organism, whether alive or dead. Intact, isolated viral genomes are also considered "whole organism", because many viral genomes can be pathogenic if they enter a host cell, even without the viral capsule.</p><br />
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<p>Yes. The Check-In requirement applies to all organisms and all parts that you will handle in the lab, even if they will not be part of your final project.</p><br />
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<p>Yes. The Check-In requirement applies to all organisms and all parts that you will handle in the lab, even if they will not be part of your final project.</p><br />
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<p><a href="http://www.mgc.ac.cn/VFs/main.htm">Virulence Factors of Pathogenic Bacteria</a> is a good resource where you can look up virulence factors in some well-studied pathogens. It gives this definition: "Virulence factors refer to the properties (i.e., gene products) that enable a microorganism to establish itself on or within a host of a particular species and enhance its potential to cause disease. Virulence factors include bacterial toxins, cell surface proteins that mediate bacterial attachment, cell surface carbohydrates and proteins that protect a bacterium, and hydrolytic enzymes that may contribute to the pathogenicity of the bacterium."</p><br />
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<p>If the parts all come from the same parent organism, you may combine them on a single Check-In, but make sure you give complete information about each part. If the parts come from different parent organisms, please send separate Check-Ins, or contact safety (at) igem (dot) org to ask about combining several Check-Ins into a spreadsheet.</p><br />
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<p>If you bought the cells from a vendor or a culture collection, then you can consult their catalog. Many catalogs will list safety and pathogen information -- if you cannot find it, contact the vendor. If you received the cells from another lab, you should find out where they originally came from.</p><br />
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<p>Cell lines can contain harmful viruses. Sometimes, the viral genome is integrated into the cell's genome. Most viruses have a limited "host range", which means that they can only infect closely related species. Therefore, viruses living in a human or monkey cell line are likely to be dangerous to humans, but viruses living in an insect cell line probably cannot infect humans. If you work with a cell line from humans or other <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primate">primates</a>, you should check whether it contains viruses or viral genomic DNA. Viruses have Risk Group numbers, so if your cell line contains any viruses, you must handle it at the laboratory Safety Level that is appropriate for the highest Risk group virus it contains.</p><br />
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<p>Some dangerous viruses that infect human cell lines: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_B">HBV (hepatitis B virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_C">HCV (hepatitis C virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV">HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_T-lymphotropic_virus">HTLV (human T-lymphotropic virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytomegalovirus">CMV (cytomegalovirus)</a>.</p><br />
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<p>Human experimental subjects are not covered under the iGEM safety program. If you conduct any experiments with human subjects (including non-invasive work such as surveys or software user-testing), you must find out the rules and regulations that cover those experiments in your country / at your university. Some experiments and surveys might require the approval of a review board on human experimental subjects, and some might not require any approval.</p><br />
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<p>You must submit a <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-In</a> for <strong>ANY organism or part that is NOT on the White List</strong>. In the table below, the "Check-In Required" column is only <strong>examples</strong> of organisms/parts that require a Check-In. If your part/organism is not explicitly listed in the table below, it requires a Check-In.</p><br />
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<p>This page will help you determine which organisms/parts require a <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-In</a>, and which do not. If you are planning to acquire and use an organism/part that is not on the White List, you must send a Check-In and receive our reply before you acquire and use that organism/part.</p><br />
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<td><ul><li><i>C. elegans</i>, <i>Physcomitrella patens</i>, <i>Drosophila</i> spp.</li><li>Human subjects in non-invasive experiments, such as surveys <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List#humansubj">(see FAQ)</a></li></ul></td><br />
<td><ul><li>Other multicellular organisms</li></ul></td><br />
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<td>All Registry parts, except those with a Red Flag placed by the Safety Committee</td><br />
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<li>Aptamers and catalytic RNAs</li><br />
<li>CRISPR guide RNAs, microRNAs, small interfering RNAs, and short hairpin RNAs that <strong>do not</strong> target human genes</li><br />
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<td>Cas9, except when it is genomically integrated into a sexually reproducing organism</td><br />
<td>Cas9 integrated into the genome of a sexually reproducing organism</td><br />
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<li>Virulence factors <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List#virulencefactor">(see FAQ)</a></li><br />
<li>Factors that help pathogens evade or shut down the immune system</li><br />
<li>Factors that help pathogens halt the host's DNA/RNA replication, transcription, or translation</li><br />
<li>Factors that regulate the immune system, such as cytokines and interferons</li><br />
<li>Proteins that are toxic to humans</li><br />
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<p>Some of the most dangerous organisms and parts are not allowed in iGEM, even with a Check-In:</p><br />
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<li>Whole organisms from Risk Group 3</li><br />
<li>Whole organisms from Risk Group 4</li><br />
<li>Parts from Risk Group 4 organisms</li><br />
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<p>If you find that you want to use a banned organism/part, you should redesign your project to use a safer substitute. Consult your advisor or contact us at <span class="email">&lt;safety AT igem DOT org&gt;</span> to get advice on choosing a substitute.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">What if I'm not sure whether my organism/part requires a Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>Ask us! Contact safety AT igem DOT org. Alternatively, because the Check-In form is short, you could choose to send a Check-In even if you are unsure.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">Where can I submit a Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>Use the link in the left sidebar, or <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">click here</a>, to submit a Check-In. </p><br />
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<p class="faq">How do I find out the Risk Group of an organism?</p><br />
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<p>The <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Risk_Group_Guide">Risk Group Guide</a> lists iGEM's recommended sources for Risk Group information. It also has some advice on how to find an alternative source, if none of the recommended sources include your organism.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">What if the White List changes during the summer?</p><br />
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<p>As we learn more, we might <strong>add</strong> things to the White List, but we will not <strong>remove</strong> things from the White List until after the Jamboree each year. So, if something is on the White List now, it will stay on the White List for the whole 2014 season. (We may change the White List for future years.)</p><br />
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<p class="faq">What exactly counts as a "whole organism"?<a class="anchor" id="wholepart"></a></p><br />
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<p>For the purposes of this White List, a "whole organism" is an entire cell or multicellular organism, whether alive or dead. Intact, isolated viral genomes are also considered "whole organism", because many viral genomes can be pathogenic if they enter a host cell, even without the viral capsule.</p><br />
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<p>(Isolated non-viral genomes are considered parts. Individual nucleic acids and proteins are also parts.)</p><br />
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<p class="faq">We are going to handle an organism in lab, but we will only extract some DNA from it using PCR -- we won't use it as our chassis. Do we still have to send a Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>Yes. The Check-In requirement applies to all organisms and all parts that you will handle in the lab, even if they will not be part of your final project.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">Our project is to detect a dangerous organism. In order to test our project, we want to handle the dangerous organism (or parts of it), but it will not be part of what we build. Do we still have to send a Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>Yes. The Check-In requirement applies to all organisms and all parts that you will handle in the lab, even if they will not be part of your final project.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">What is a virulence factor?<a class="anchor" id="virulencefactor"></a></p><br />
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<p><a href="http://www.mgc.ac.cn/VFs/main.htm">Virulence Factors of Pathogenic Bacteria</a> is a good resource where you can look up virulence factors in some well-studied pathogens. It gives this definition: "Virulence factors refer to the properties (i.e., gene products) that enable a microorganism to establish itself on or within a host of a particular species and enhance its potential to cause disease. Virulence factors include bacterial toxins, cell surface proteins that mediate bacterial attachment, cell surface carbohydrates and proteins that protect a bacterium, and hydrolytic enzymes that may contribute to the pathogenicity of the bacterium."</p><br />
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<p class="faq">We are going to use a lot of parts. May we combine them on a single Check-In?</p><br />
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<p>If the parts all come from the same parent organism, you may combine them on a single Check-In, but make sure you give complete information about each part. If the parts come from different parent organisms, please send separate Check-Ins, or contact safety (at) igem (dot) org to ask about combining several Check-Ins into a spreadsheet.</p><br />
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<p class="faq">How can I find out if my cell line is free of pathogens? What pathogens should I be concerned about?<a class="anchor" id="celllines"></a></p><br />
<br />
<p>If you bought the cells from a vendor or a culture collection, then you can consult their catalog. Many catalogs will list safety and pathogen information -- if you cannot find it, contact the vendor. If you received the cells from another lab, you should find out where they originally came from.</p><br />
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<p>Cell lines can contain harmful viruses. Sometimes, the viral genome is integrated into the cell's genome. Most viruses have a limited "host range", which means that they can only infect closely related species. Therefore, viruses living in a human or monkey cell line are likely to be dangerous to humans, but viruses living in an insect cell line probably cannot infect humans. If you work with a cell line from humans or other <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primate">primates</a>, you should check whether it contains viruses or viral genomic DNA. Viruses have Risk Group numbers, so if your cell line contains any viruses, you must handle it at the laboratory Safety Level that is appropriate for the highest Risk group virus it contains.</p><br />
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<p>Some dangerous viruses that infect human cell lines: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_B">HBV (hepatitis B virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_C">HCV (hepatitis C virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV">HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_T-lymphotropic_virus">HTLV (human T-lymphotropic virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytomegalovirus">CMV (cytomegalovirus)</a>.</p><br />
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<p>Human experimental subjects are not covered under the iGEM safety program. If you conduct any experiments with human subjects (including non-invasive work such as surveys or software user-testing), you must find out the rules and regulations that cover those experiments in your country / at your university. Some experiments and surveys might require the approval of a review board on human experimental subjects, and some might not require any approval.</p><br />
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<p>You must submit a <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-In</a> for <strong>ANY organism or part that is NOT on the White List</strong>. In the table below, the "Check-In Required" column is only <strong>examples</strong> of organisms/parts that require a Check-In. If your part/organism is not explicitly listed in the table below, it requires a Check-In.</p><br />
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<p>This page will help you determine which organisms/parts require a <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-In</a>, and which do not. If you are planning to acquire and use an organism/part that is not on the White List, you must send a Check-In and receive our reply before you acquire and use that organism/part.</p><br />
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<p><a href="http://www.mgc.ac.cn/VFs/main.htm">Virulence Factors of Pathogenic Bacteria</a> is a good resource where you can look up virulence factors in some well-studied pathogens. It gives this definition: "Virulence factors refer to the properties (i.e., gene products) that enable a microorganism to establish itself on or within a host of a particular species and enhance its potential to cause disease. Virulence factors include bacterial toxins, cell surface proteins that mediate bacterial attachment, cell surface carbohydrates and proteins that protect a bacterium, and hydrolytic enzymes that may contribute to the pathogenicity of the bacterium."</p><br />
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<h5>This page is the central hub for information about safety in iGEM 2014. From the sidebar on the left, you can access all pages related to safety for the 2014 competition.</h5><br />
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<h5>We are developing and improving iGEM's safety practices each year. The guidelines and forms are different from last year, so please read carefully!!</h5><br />
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<p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #337f53;">Beginning of Summer &rarr;</p><br />
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<li><b>Start</b> by reading this page and learning about safety in iGEM. If you have any questions, please contact us!</li><br />
<li><b>Until the Jamboree:</b> Complete <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In"><b>Check-Ins</b></a> and receive approval before acquiring and using certain materials in your lab. You must Check-In for any organism or part that is not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a>.</li><br />
<li><b>By June 23: </b>Submit the <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/About_Our_Lab"><b>About Our Lab</b></a> form.</li><br />
<li><b>By July 21: </b>Submit the Preliminary Version of the <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><b>Safety Form</b></a>.</li><br />
<li><b>During summer: </b>Participate in <a href="#vooh">Virtual Open Office Hours</a> to ask questions and discuss safety topics.</li><br />
<li><b>By September 1:</b> Submit the Final Version of the Safety Form.</li><br />
<li><b>By October 1:</b> Submit any necessary Check-Ins for materials that you used before the Check-In form was available.</li><br />
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<p>Welcome to the Safety Hub! My name is Kelly, and I'm here to help you with any questions or problems you might have about safety in iGEM.<br />(I also like to talk about Policy & Practices!)</p><br />
<p>You can contact me by email (safety AT igem DOT org), Skype text chat (kelly_igem), or Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/Kelly_iGEM">@Kelly_iGEM</a>).</p><br />
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<h2><a class="anchor" id="overview"></a>Overview</h2><br />
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<p style="width: 75%; font-style: italic; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">First of all, you are responsible for your own safety. Throughout your project, and after we approve any of your forms, you are responsible for living up to the trust we have placed in you to handle potentially dangerous materials safely. Good judgment and proper practices are always necessary. The Safety Committee is here to help you, and to teach you to help yourself.</p><br />
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<p>This year, there are three main tasks you should do: the <strong>About Our Lab form</strong>, the <strong>Check-Ins</strong>, and the <strong>Safety Form</strong>.</p><br />
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<h4><span style="font-size: large; color: #337f53;">!&nbsp;</span> Keep us up to date <span style="font-size: large; color: #337f53;">&nbsp;!</span></h4><br />
<p>If your project changes, you can always submit a new version of any form, even after the deadlines.</p><br />
<p>We encourage you to update your forms if there are significant changes to your project.</p><br />
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<li>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/About_Our_Lab">About Our Lab form</a> is short and easy. It is due on Monday, June 23, near the beginning of summer.</li><br />
<li><a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-Ins</a> are also short and easy. You must complete Check-Ins for certain materials <strong>before you acquire or use them in your lab</strong>. For materials you have already used in 2014, please complete any Check-Ins by <strong>October 1</strong>. We expect to reply to most Check-Ins within a few days, so your work should not be unduly delayed.</li><br />
<li>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form">Safety Form</a> is longer. Complete a Preliminary Version of the Safety Form by Monday, July 21 (answer as many questions as you can, and leave blank the questions you cannot answer yet). The final version of the Safety Form is due at the end of summer, September 1.</li><br />
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<p>The Requirements section, below, gives more details about each form. You can visit the forms by clicking on the links on the left side of this page. <i>Note: At this time, we are still developing the software behind the forms, so you can view the questions but you cannot write answers or submit forms yet.</i></p><br />
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<h3><a class="anchor" id="requirements.aol"></a>About-Our-Lab Form</h3><br />
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<a href="https://igem.org/Safety/About_Our_Lab"><strong>Complete the form here</strong></a><br />
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<p>The About-Our-Lab form is four questions about your lab facilities and safety practices. Every team should complete an About-Our-Lab form. It is due on <strong>Monday, June 23, 2014</strong>, and it should take much less than one hour to complete.</p><br />
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<p>If you are still searching for a lab space for the summer, and you will not be able to complete the About Our Lab form before the deadline, just email us before June 23 (safety AT igem DOT org), and tell us about your situation.</p><br />
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<h3><a class="anchor" id="requirements.checkin"></a>Check-Ins</h3><br />
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<a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In"><strong>Complete the form here</strong></a><br />
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<p>Some of the most dangerous organisms and parts are not allowed in iGEM, even with a Check-In:</p><br />
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<li>Whole organisms from Risk Group 4</li><br />
<li>Parts from Risk Group 4 organisms</li><br />
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<p>If you find that you want to use a banned organism/part, you should redesign your project to use a substitute from a safer Risk Group. Consult your advisor or contact us at <span class="email">&lt;safety AT igem DOT org&gt;</span> to get some advice on choosing a substitute.</p><br />
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<p>This year, we are introducing Check-Ins. Check-Ins are a way for you to quickly and easily ask iGEM's safety experts to review your plans for safely acquiring and using a higher risk organism/part, and to approve your plans or suggest changes. Most organisms/parts in iGEM will not require a Check-In.</p><br />
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<p>You should submit a Check-In <strong>before you acquire or use certain materials in your lab</strong>. Specifically, you should send us a Check-In for any organism or part that is not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a>. We expect to reply to most Check-Ins within a few days at most.</p><br />
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<p>Once the iGEM Safety Committee has approved your Check-In by email, you may begin working with the material (organism or part). You may Check-In for as many organisms/parts as you wish, and any team member may send a Check-In at any time until the Jamboree.</p><br />
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<p>We understand that most teams began working before the Check-In form was published (in mid-August). <strong>You are NOT in trouble, and you do NOT need to stop working</strong>. Now that the Check-In form is ready, please submit the necessary Check-Ins by October 1 (earlier is better). In the "Further Comments" field of each Check-In, describe the work you have already done with that organism/part.</p><br />
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<p>Ask us! Email safety AT igem DOT org to ask questions about what requires a Check-In. Or, because the Check-In form is short and easy, you can submit a Check-In even if you are unsure whether it is necessary.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">We want to do a little preliminary work with an organism/part, but we might not use it for our final project. Do we still have to Check-In before we acquire the organism/part?</p><br />
<p>Yes! Please Check-In for every organism/part you want to acquire that is not on the White List, even if you will not use it in your final project. You can tell us in the "Further Comments" section that it is not for your final project, or that you are unsure. We have made the Check-In form short and easy, so you can Check-In for many parts, even ones you are not sure about using.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">Uh-oh! We have already started working with an organism/part that is not on the White List. What do we do?</p><br />
<p>Just let us know. Submit the Check-In by October 1 (or sooner if you can), and in the "Further Comments" section, describe what work you have already done with the organism/part. <!--Possible deadline for retroactive check-ins--></p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">Uh-oh! We misunderstood the White List, and we already started working with an organism/part that requires a Check-In. What do we do?</p><br />
<p>Just let us know. Email safety AT igem DOT org to describe the situation, and send us a Check-In promptly. Tell us in the "Further Comments" section what you have done with the organism/part already.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">We are going to use a lot of parts. May we combine them on a single Check-In?</p><br />
<p>If the parts all come from the same parent organism, you may combine them on a single Check-In, but make sure you give complete information about each part. If the parts come from different parent organisms, please send separate Check-Ins.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">You approved our Check-In for an organism/part. Do we still need to ask our university/institution about it? What about checking local laws?</p><br />
<p>Yes! The iGEM Safety Committee does not replace institutional review boards, or your local government. You are responsible for obtaining from your university or government any approvals that might be necessary. Your university or government might have different rules about what organisms/parts require special approval.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">We are only using organisms/parts from the White List, and therefore we do not need to submit any Check-Ins. Do we still need to ask our university/institution about our project? What about checking local laws?</p><br />
<p>Yes! Again, the iGEM Safety Committee does not replace institutional review boards, or your local government. Even if you are only using organisms/parts that are generally considered "safe", you still have the responsibility to follow good laboratory procedures. Also, you are responsible for ensuring that your project complies with the rules of your university/institution, and with the laws of your nation.</p></li><br />
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<a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><strong>Complete the form here</strong></a><br />
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<p>Every team should complete a Safety Form. This form lets you show us several things:</p><br />
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<li>That you are in contact with the biosafety authorities of your university/institution, or of your country.</li><br />
<li>That you are working with your advisors to ensure good lab practices.</li><br />
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<p>The Safety Form also helps you think further about safety for your project as it is now, and as it might be in the future. You should complete a <strong>Preliminary Version</strong> of your safety form by July 21: answer as many questions as you can, tell us about different project ideas, and don't worry about making it perfect. Then, you should complete a <strong>Final Version</strong> of your safety form by September 1. On the Final Version, you should answer all the questions completely.</p><br />
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<p>We do not expect your Preliminary Version to be complete or perfect. We only want to get an idea of what your project will be like, and what sort of conditions you are working in. We invite you to tell us about all your project ideas, not just the ones on which you have made substantial progress.</p><br />
<p>You can submit the Safety Form with parts of it left blank. If you do this, use the "Further Comments" section to explain how far you have progressed in your project, and why the blank parts of your Safety Form are blank.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">Why can only Instructors submit the Safety Form?</p><br />
<p>Your instructors are responsible for your safety as a team. Therefore, an instructor must read your Safety Form and approve what you have written. In the past, we required a paper-and-pen signature from a faculty advisor, but many teams had technical difficulties in delivering the signature to iGEM HQ. This year, instead of using a paper-and-pen signature, we chose to allow only instructors to submit the Safety Form.</p></li><br />
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<h3>Tell us about safety on your wiki!</h3><br />
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<p>Your blank wiki includes a "Safety" page. You can customize this page to tell everyone about the ways you're being responsible in your work!</p><br />
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<h3>What about non-biological safety?</h3><br />
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<p>This year, the iGEM safety program only covers biological safety. iGEM does not have safety policies or safety forms for <strong>hazardous chemicals</strong> (methanol, ethidium bromide, etc.), <strong>equipment</strong> (open flames, liquid nitrogen equipment, etc.), or <strong>radioactivity</strong> (radio-labeled nucleotides, etc.). Your advisors and instructors are responsible for ensuring that you work safely with any chemicals, equipment, or radioactivity that you use. Consult your instructors, your laboratory manager, or your lab safety office for help with non-biological safety.</p><br />
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<p>Of course, if you have a question or concern about non-biological safety, you are welcome to ask us (safety AT igem DOT org) at any time! Similarly, we encourage you to write about these issues on your wiki.</p><br />
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<h4>Ask us questions!</h4><br />
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<p>Email safety AT igem DOT org any time, with any questions you might have! We are friendly and available, and we will do our best to answer your questions quickly. <strong>ANY</strong> team member can ask a question, whether you are a student, a leader, or an advisor. And you should not fear that your team will suffer consequences simply because you asked us a question. <em>If you are confused or concerned about anything related to safety, please ask!</em></p><br />
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<p>Participate in our Virtual Open Office Hours via Skype text chat. Virtual Open Office Hours will be hosted by staff member Kelly Drinkwater (please add <span style="font-family: monospace;">kelly_igem</span> as a Skype contact).</p><br />
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<li>Monday, September 29, at 12:00 noon EDT (UTC 16:00 on September 29), duration 1 hour</li><br />
<li>Monday, September 29, at 21:00 EDT (UTC 01:00 on September 30), duration 1 hour</li><br />
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<div class="underconst">This section is under construction. If you know of a good resource, please suggest it!</div><br />
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<li>The <a href="http://www.who.int/csr/resources/publications/biosafety/WHO_CDS_CSR_LYO_2004_11/en/">WHO Biosafety Manual</a> is available in PDF format, in several languages. <i>Official versions:</i> English, Français, Español, Português, 中文, Русский. <i>Unofficial translations:</i> Italiano, 日本語, Српски / srpski, Tiếng Việt.</li><br />
<li>The <a href="http://osp.od.nih.gov/office-biotechnology-activities/biosafety/nih-guidelines">NIH Guidelines</a> are a set of United States rules on how to safely work with recombinant or synthetic DNA molecules. </li><br />
<li>The CDC has published <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/bmbl5/">Biosafety in Microbial and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)</a>, a comprehensive guide to laboratory safety following U.S. regulations.</li><br />
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<h3>Who can answer my questions about lab safety?</h3><br />
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<p>iGEM HQ is a good resource for safety, but it is not the <i>only</i> resource. You probably have many safety experts right next door to you! For example:</p><br />
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<li>The laboratory manager for the lab where you work</li><br />
<li>The safety office or Institutional Biosafety Committee at your university/institution</li><br />
<li>Members of your local or national government</li><br />
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<p>Most countries classify microorganisms into four Risk Groups, according to <em>how dangerous</em> they are to humans. In the same way, biology laboratories are classified into four Safety Levels, based on <em>how tightly they contain</em> the experimental microorganisms. Usually, people working with Risk Group 1 organisms will work in a Level 1 lab, people working with Risk Group 2 organisms will work in a Level 2 lab, and so on.</p><br />
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<p>Most iGEM teams work in Level 1 labs, using Risk Group 1 organisms.</p><br />
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<p>Different countries have different definitions of the four Risk Groups or the four laboratory Safety Levels. The tables below are general descriptions and guidelines. They should be mostly true for most countries, but they may differ slightly from the exact rules for your country. You should consult your advisor, your lab manager, or the authorities of your university.</p><br />
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<p>To learn more about Risk Groups and Lab Safety Levels, please visit the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Risk_Group_Guide">Risk Group Guide</a>.</p><br />
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<td>These organisms do not cause disease in healthy adult humans. (However, they might cause disease in young children, elderly people, or people with immune system deficiencies.)</td><br />
<td><i>E. coli</i> K-12, <i>Bacillus subtilis</i></td><br />
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<td>Moderate risk</td><br />
<td>These organisms cause disease to humans, but the disease is treatable and preventable. These organisms are unlikely to present a serious hazard to public health or the environment.</td><br />
<td><i>Listeria</i>, <i>Salmonella</i>, Herpes virus. (Also, many cell lines such as HeLa contain Risk Group 2 viruses.)</td><br />
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<td>High risk</td><br />
<td>These organisms cause serious disease in humans. Effective treatments and vaccinations are available.</td><br />
<td><i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>, West Nile Virus, Hanta virus, <i>Yersinia pestis</i> (black plague)</td><br />
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<td>These organisms cause serious or deadly disease in humans, and they can be easily transmitted from person to person. Treatments and vaccinations are NOT available.</td><br />
<td>Ebola virus, Marburg virus</td><br />
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<td class="rgtable"><strong>Level 1: The most basic safety procedures.</strong> Work is done on <em>open benches</em>, and workers wear basic protective equipment like <em>rubber gloves</em>.</td><br />
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<td class="rgtable"><strong>Level 2: Moderate safety procedures.</strong> Some work can be done on open bench tops, but any work that might generate aerosols or splashes is done in <em>biosafety cabinets</em>. Workers might wear additional protective equipment, beyond rubber gloves and lab coats.</td><br />
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<td class="rgtable"><strong>Level 3: Strong safety procedures.</strong> Work is often done in <em>closed-front biosafety cabinets ("glove boxes")</em>. Alternatively, workers might use an open-front biosafety cabinet (as in Level 2), and wear extra protective equipment, such as <em>face shields, respirators, or suits that cover the whole body</em>.</td><br />
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<td class="rgtable"><strong>Level 4: Maximum safety procedures.</strong> Labs have <em>airlocks</em> for entry and exit, and workers take <em>decontaminating showers</em>. Inside the lab, workers wear <em>"space suits"</em> that isolate the whole body, supply clean air to breathe, and maintain air pressure to stop any stray particles from entering.</td><br />
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<p>To learn about biological risk assessment and responsible research, you can watch the two videos below.</p><br />
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<li>Peter Carr, <a href="http://www.ll.mit.edu/">MIT Lincoln Laboratories</a></li><br />
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<li>Tom Knight, <a href="http://ginkgobioworks.com/">Ginkgo BioWorks</a></li><br />
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<li>Claudia Mickelson, <a href="http://ehs.mit.edu/site/">MIT Environment, Health, and Safety Office</a></li><br />
<li>Piers Millett, <a href="http://www.unog.ch/80256EE600585943/%28httpPages%29/16C37624830EDAE5C12572BC0044DFC1?OpenDocument">United Nations Biological Weapons Convention ISU</a></li><br />
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<li>Megan Palmer, <a href="http://synberc.org/">SynBERC</a></li><br />
<li>Anastasia Rogaeva, <a href="http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/">Public Health Agency of Canada</a></li><br />
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<h5>This page is the central hub for information about safety in iGEM 2014. From the sidebar on the left, you can access all pages related to safety for the 2014 competition.</h5><br />
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<li><b>Start</b> by reading this page and learning about safety in iGEM. If you have any questions, please contact us!</li><br />
<li><b>Until the Jamboree:</b> Complete <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In"><b>Check-Ins</b></a> and receive approval before acquiring and using certain materials in your lab. You must Check-In for any organism or part that is not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a>.</li><br />
<li><b>By June 23: </b>Submit the <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/About_Our_Lab"><b>About Our Lab</b></a> form.</li><br />
<li><b>By July 21: </b>Submit the Preliminary Version of the <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><b>Safety Form</b></a>.</li><br />
<li><b>During summer: </b>Participate in <a href="#vooh">Virtual Open Office Hours</a> to ask questions and discuss safety topics.</li><br />
<li><b>By September 1:</b> Submit the Final Version of the Safety Form.</li><br />
<li><b>By October 1:</b> Submit any necessary Check-Ins for materials that you used before the Check-In form was available.</li><br />
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<p>Welcome to the Safety Hub! My name is Kelly, and I'm here to help you with any questions or problems you might have about safety in iGEM.<br />(I also like to talk about Policy & Practices!)</p><br />
<p>You can contact me by email (safety AT igem DOT org), Skype text chat (kelly_igem), or Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/Kelly_iGEM">@Kelly_iGEM</a>).</p><br />
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<p style="width: 75%; font-style: italic; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">First of all, you are responsible for your own safety. Throughout your project, and after we approve any of your forms, you are responsible for living up to the trust we have placed in you to handle potentially dangerous materials safely. Good judgment and proper practices are always necessary. The Safety Committee is here to help you, and to teach you to help yourself.</p><br />
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<p>This year, there are three main tasks you should do: the <strong>About Our Lab form</strong>, the <strong>Check-Ins</strong>, and the <strong>Safety Form</strong>.</p><br />
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<li>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/About_Our_Lab">About Our Lab form</a> is short and easy. It is due on Monday, June 23, near the beginning of summer.</li><br />
<li><a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-Ins</a> are also short and easy. You must complete Check-Ins for certain materials <strong>before you acquire or use them in your lab</strong>. For materials you have already used in 2014, please complete any Check-Ins by <strong>October 1</strong>. We expect to reply to most Check-Ins within a few days, so your work should not be unduly delayed.</li><br />
<li>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form">Safety Form</a> is longer. Complete a Preliminary Version of the Safety Form by Monday, July 21 (answer as many questions as you can, and leave blank the questions you cannot answer yet). The final version of the Safety Form is due at the end of summer, September 1.</li><br />
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<a href="https://igem.org/Safety/About_Our_Lab"><strong>Complete the form here</strong></a><br />
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<p>The About-Our-Lab form is four questions about your lab facilities and safety practices. Every team should complete an About-Our-Lab form. It is due on <strong>Monday, June 23, 2014</strong>, and it should take much less than one hour to complete.</p><br />
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<p>If you are still searching for a lab space for the summer, and you will not be able to complete the About Our Lab form before the deadline, just email us before June 23 (safety AT igem DOT org), and tell us about your situation.</p><br />
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<p>This year, we are introducing Check-Ins. Check-Ins are a way for you to quickly and easily ask iGEM's safety experts to review your plans for safely acquiring and using a higher risk organism/part, and to approve your plans or suggest changes. Most organisms/parts in iGEM will not require a Check-In.</p><br />
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<p>You should submit a Check-In <strong>before you acquire or use certain materials in your lab</strong>. Specifically, you should send us a Check-In for any organism or part that is not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a>. We expect to reply to most Check-Ins within a few days at most.</p><br />
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<p>Once the iGEM Safety Committee has approved your Check-In by email, you may begin working with the material (organism or part). You may Check-In for as many organisms/parts as you wish, and any team member may send a Check-In at any time until the Jamboree.</p><br />
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<p>We understand that most teams began working before the Check-In form was published (in mid-August). <strong>You are NOT in trouble, and you do NOT need to stop working</strong>. Now that the Check-In form is ready, please submit the necessary Check-Ins by October 1 (earlier is better). In the "Further Comments" field of each Check-In, describe the work you have already done with that organism/part.</p><br />
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<li><p class="faq">We want to do a little preliminary work with an organism/part, but we might not use it for our final project. Do we still have to Check-In before we acquire the organism/part?</p><br />
<p>Yes! Please Check-In for every organism/part you want to acquire that is not on the White List, even if you will not use it in your final project. You can tell us in the "Further Comments" section that it is not for your final project, or that you are unsure. We have made the Check-In form short and easy, so you can Check-In for many parts, even ones you are not sure about using.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">Uh-oh! We have already started working with an organism/part that is not on the White List. What do we do?</p><br />
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<li><p class="faq">Uh-oh! We misunderstood the White List, and we already started working with an organism/part that requires a Check-In. What do we do?</p><br />
<p>Just let us know. Email safety AT igem DOT org to describe the situation, and send us a Check-In promptly. Tell us in the "Further Comments" section what you have done with the organism/part already.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">We are going to use a lot of parts. May we combine them on a single Check-In?</p><br />
<p>If the parts all come from the same parent organism, you may combine them on a single Check-In, but make sure you give complete information about each part. If the parts come from different parent organisms, please send separate Check-Ins.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">You approved our Check-In for an organism/part. Do we still need to ask our university/institution about it? What about checking local laws?</p><br />
<p>Yes! The iGEM Safety Committee does not replace institutional review boards, or your local government. You are responsible for obtaining from your university or government any approvals that might be necessary. Your university or government might have different rules about what organisms/parts require special approval.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">We are only using organisms/parts from the White List, and therefore we do not need to submit any Check-Ins. Do we still need to ask our university/institution about our project? What about checking local laws?</p><br />
<p>Yes! Again, the iGEM Safety Committee does not replace institutional review boards, or your local government. Even if you are only using organisms/parts that are generally considered "safe", you still have the responsibility to follow good laboratory procedures. Also, you are responsible for ensuring that your project complies with the rules of your university/institution, and with the laws of your nation.</p></li><br />
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<p>The Safety Form also helps you think further about safety for your project as it is now, and as it might be in the future. You should complete a <strong>Preliminary Version</strong> of your safety form by July 21: answer as many questions as you can, tell us about different project ideas, and don't worry about making it perfect. Then, you should complete a <strong>Final Version</strong> of your safety form by September 1. On the Final Version, you should answer all the questions completely.</p><br />
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<p>We do not expect your Preliminary Version to be complete or perfect. We only want to get an idea of what your project will be like, and what sort of conditions you are working in. We invite you to tell us about all your project ideas, not just the ones on which you have made substantial progress.</p><br />
<p>You can submit the Safety Form with parts of it left blank. If you do this, use the "Further Comments" section to explain how far you have progressed in your project, and why the blank parts of your Safety Form are blank.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">Why can only Instructors submit the Safety Form?</p><br />
<p>Your instructors are responsible for your safety as a team. Therefore, an instructor must read your Safety Form and approve what you have written. In the past, we required a paper-and-pen signature from a faculty advisor, but many teams had technical difficulties in delivering the signature to iGEM HQ. This year, instead of using a paper-and-pen signature, we chose to allow only instructors to submit the Safety Form.</p></li><br />
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<p>This year, the iGEM safety program only covers biological safety. iGEM does not have safety policies or safety forms for <strong>hazardous chemicals</strong> (methanol, ethidium bromide, etc.), <strong>equipment</strong> (open flames, liquid nitrogen equipment, etc.), or <strong>radioactivity</strong> (radio-labeled nucleotides, etc.). Your advisors and instructors are responsible for ensuring that you work safely with any chemicals, equipment, or radioactivity that you use. Consult your instructors, your laboratory manager, or your lab safety office for help with non-biological safety.</p><br />
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<p>Of course, if you have a question or concern about non-biological safety, you are welcome to ask us (safety AT igem DOT org) at any time! Similarly, we encourage you to write about these issues on your wiki.</p><br />
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<p>Email safety AT igem DOT org any time, with any questions you might have! We are friendly and available, and we will do our best to answer your questions quickly. <strong>ANY</strong> team member can ask a question, whether you are a student, a leader, or an advisor. And you should not fear that your team will suffer consequences simply because you asked us a question. <em>If you are confused or concerned about anything related to safety, please ask!</em></p><br />
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<p>Participate in our Virtual Open Office Hours via Skype text chat. Virtual Open Office Hours will be hosted by staff member Kelly Drinkwater (please add <span style="font-family: monospace;">kelly_igem</span> as a Skype contact).</p><br />
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<li>The <a href="http://www.who.int/csr/resources/publications/biosafety/WHO_CDS_CSR_LYO_2004_11/en/">WHO Biosafety Manual</a> is available in PDF format, in several languages. <i>Official versions:</i> English, Français, Español, Português, 中文, Русский. <i>Unofficial translations:</i> Italiano, 日本語, Српски / srpski, Tiếng Việt.</li><br />
<li>The <a href="http://osp.od.nih.gov/office-biotechnology-activities/biosafety/nih-guidelines">NIH Guidelines</a> are a set of United States rules on how to safely work with recombinant or synthetic DNA molecules. </li><br />
<li>The CDC has published <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/bmbl5/">Biosafety in Microbial and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)</a>, a comprehensive guide to laboratory safety following U.S. regulations.</li><br />
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<p>Most countries classify microorganisms into four Risk Groups, according to <em>how dangerous</em> they are to humans. In the same way, biology laboratories are classified into four Safety Levels, based on <em>how tightly they contain</em> the experimental microorganisms. Usually, people working with Risk Group 1 organisms will work in a Level 1 lab, people working with Risk Group 2 organisms will work in a Level 2 lab, and so on.</p><br />
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<td>These organisms do not cause disease in healthy adult humans. (However, they might cause disease in young children, elderly people, or people with immune system deficiencies.)</td><br />
<td><i>E. coli</i> K-12, <i>Bacillus subtilis</i></td><br />
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<td>Moderate risk</td><br />
<td>These organisms cause disease to humans, but the disease is treatable and preventable. These organisms are unlikely to present a serious hazard to public health or the environment.</td><br />
<td><i>Listeria</i>, <i>Salmonella</i>, Herpes virus. (Also, many cell lines such as HeLa contain Risk Group 2 viruses.)</td><br />
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<td>High risk</td><br />
<td>These organisms cause serious disease in humans. Effective treatments and vaccinations are available.</td><br />
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<li>Marissa Cardwell, <a href="http://ehs.mit.edu/site/">MIT Environment, Health, and Safety Office</a></li><br />
<li>Peter Carr, <a href="http://www.ll.mit.edu/">MIT Lincoln Laboratories</a></li><br />
<li>Kirsten Jacobsen, <a href="http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/">Public Health Agency of Canada</a></li><br />
<li>Tom Knight, <a href="http://ginkgobioworks.com/">Ginkgo BioWorks</a></li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken, <a href="http://www.synbioproject.org/">Synthetic Biology Project</a>, <a href="http://www.wilsoncenter.org/">Woodrow Wilson Center</a></li><br />
<li>Claudia Mickelson, <a href="http://ehs.mit.edu/site/">MIT Environment, Health, and Safety Office</a></li><br />
<li>Piers Millett, <a href="http://www.unog.ch/80256EE600585943/%28httpPages%29/16C37624830EDAE5C12572BC0044DFC1?OpenDocument">United Nations Biological Weapons Convention ISU</a></li><br />
<li>Kenneth Oye, <a href="http://poet.mit.edu/">MIT Program on Emerging Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Megan Palmer, <a href="http://synberc.org/">SynBERC</a></li><br />
<li>Anastasia Rogaeva, <a href="http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/">Public Health Agency of Canada</a></li><br />
<li>Samuel Yu, <a href="http://www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a></li><br />
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<p>The iGEM Safety Committee is not a substitute for the biosafety regulations of your country, or for the lab safety guidelines of your university. You and your advisors are responsible for working safely in the laboratory, and for ensuring that your project complies with local laws and university/institutional guidelines. By approving your forms (About Our Lab form, Check-Ins, Safety Form), the iGEM Safety Committee is only affirming that your team has permission to participate in iGEM. We cannot certify that your project is completely safe (even "safe" organisms, like E. coli K-12, can present some risks!). Likewise, we cannot certify that your project is in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of your university/institution, local government, national government, and/or international treaties.</p><br />
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<p>Unfortunately, we must postpone the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh">Safety Office Hours</a> from Thursday, August 28 to Friday, August 29 (still at 12:00 noon and 21:00 EDT). We are very sorry for the inconvenience. If you are unable to join us on Skype, you can always ask questions by email!</p><br />
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<h3>Out of the office</h3><br />
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<h3>Wiki requirements</h3><br />
<p>As you begin to work on your team wiki, be sure to keep the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Requirements/Wiki">wiki requirements</a> in mind! In particular, please note that:<br />
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<h3>Check-In Form published! Check-In by October 1 for organisms/parts already used</h3><br />
<p>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In"><strong>Check-In form</strong></a> is now available for you to complete! Please submit a Check-In for any organism or part that is <strong>not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a></strong>.</p><br />
<p>Because of the late date, we know that most teams have already used many organisms/parts in the lab. Please review the organisms/parts you have used so far, refer to the White List, and submit Check-Ins for organisms/parts you have already used by <strong>October 1st (earlier is better)</strong>.</p><br />
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<h3>Reminder: Final Safety Form due September 1 <br />Next Office Hours August 28</h3><br />
<p>Great job on your Preliminary Safety Forms! Now it's time to edit and finalize your answers. The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><strong>Final Safety Form</strong></a> is due on Monday, Sept 1.</p><br />
<p>The next <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh"><strong>Virtual Open Office Hours</strong></a> have been POSTPONED -- they will be on Friday, Aug 29, at 12:00 noon and 9:00 PM EDT. Join us on Skype, ask questions, and get help!</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
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<li>Team Pitt - Living Skin Therapeutics</li><br />
<li>iGEM High School - Team videos</li><br />
<li>Team Paris Bettencourt - Team Video</li><br />
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<h3>Project descriptions and team rosters due August 15</h3><br />
<p>Project descriptions as well as team rosters are due next Friday August 15! Be sure to post your <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Project_descriptions">project description</a> to your team wiki on an easily accessible space or page.</p><br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Team_Roster">Team rosters</a> are used to determine a team's section (overgraduate or undergraduate) and for printing participation certificates. Be sure to check your team roster for the following:<br />
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<li>Age information (especially for student team members)</li><br />
<li>All team members should be listed as approved, not pending</li></ul></p><br />
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<p>Hosting the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> at Hynes Convention Center means we'll have more space for special events! Check out the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/SpecialEvents">special events</a> we're working on!</p><br />
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<h3>Visa invitation letters</h3><br />
<p>The visa invitation letter system is online! If you will be applying for a travel visa in order to attend the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> in the fall, you can use the online system to generate a visa invitation letter for your application. See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Visa_help">Visa help</a> page for more information about visas, and instructions on how to obtain your invitation letter.</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
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<li>Team Linköping - Survey on Peanut Allergies</li><br />
<li>Team Virginia - Survey update</li><br />
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<h3>Registration is open!</h3><br />
<p>Registration for the Giant Jamboree is now open! <br><br />
<b> Deadline: </b> September 5<br><br />
<b> Cost: </b> $750 for iGEM team members<br><br />
Visit the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Attending/Registration"> Giant Jamboree registration </a> for more information! </p><br />
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<h3>Track preferences due July 25</h3><br />
<p>Which tracks are applicable to your project? Be sure to choose your track preferences by July 25! See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Track_Selection">track selection</a> page for detailed instructions on how to submit your track preferences.</p><br />
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<h3>Next Safety Office Hours: July 19/20</h3><br />
<p>Do you have questions about the Safety Form, or any other topics related to safety in iGEM? Join <span class="email">kelly_igem</span> on Skype for <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh">Safety Office Hours!</a></p><br />
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<p> Congratulations to all iGEM 2013 participants!<br />
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<li>No Regionals! Everyone advances!</li><br />
<li> <b>New:</b> Hotel Information is now available on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree Page </a></li><br />
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<h3>Wiki requirements</h3><br />
<p>As you begin to work on your team wiki, be sure to keep the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Requirements/Wiki">wiki requirements</a> in mind! In particular, please note that:<br />
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<p>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In"><strong>Check-In form</strong></a> is now available for you to complete! Please submit a Check-In for any organism or part that is <strong>not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a></strong>.</p><br />
<p>Because of the late date, we know that most teams have already used many organisms/parts in the lab. Please review the organisms/parts you have used so far, refer to the White List, and submit Check-Ins for organisms/parts you have already used by <strong>October 1st (earlier is better)</strong>.</p><br />
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<h3>Reminder: Final Safety Form due September 1 <br />Next Office Hours August 28</h3><br />
<p>Great job on your Preliminary Safety Forms! Now it's time to edit and finalize your answers. The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><strong>Final Safety Form</strong></a> is due on Monday, Sept 1.</p><br />
<p>The next <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh"><strong>Virtual Open Office Hours</strong></a> have been POSTPONED -- they will be on Friday, Aug 29, at 12:00 noon and 9:00 PM EDT. Join us on Skype, ask questions, and get help!</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
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<li>iGEM High School - Team videos</li><br />
<li>Team Paris Bettencourt - Team Video</li><br />
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<h3>Project descriptions and team rosters due August 15</h3><br />
<p>Project descriptions as well as team rosters are due next Friday August 15! Be sure to post your <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Project_descriptions">project description</a> to your team wiki on an easily accessible space or page.</p><br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Team_Roster">Team rosters</a> are used to determine a team's section (overgraduate or undergraduate) and for printing participation certificates. Be sure to check your team roster for the following:<br />
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<p>See the complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for more important dates in the iGEM 2014 season.</p><br />
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<h3>Giant Jamboree: special events</h3><br />
<p>Hosting the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> at Hynes Convention Center means we'll have more space for special events! Check out the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/SpecialEvents">special events</a> we're working on!</p><br />
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<h3>Visa invitation letters</h3><br />
<p>The visa invitation letter system is online! If you will be applying for a travel visa in order to attend the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> in the fall, you can use the online system to generate a visa invitation letter for your application. See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Visa_help">Visa help</a> page for more information about visas, and instructions on how to obtain your invitation letter.</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
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<li>Team Linköping - Survey on Peanut Allergies</li><br />
<li>Team Virginia - Survey update</li><br />
<li>Team Stony Brook - Team introduction video</li><br />
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<h3>Registration is open!</h3><br />
<p>Registration for the Giant Jamboree is now open! <br><br />
<b> Deadline: </b> September 5<br><br />
<b> Cost: </b> $750 for iGEM team members<br><br />
Visit the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Attending/Registration"> Giant Jamboree registration </a> for more information! </p><br />
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<h3>Track preferences due July 25</h3><br />
<p>Which tracks are applicable to your project? Be sure to choose your track preferences by July 25! See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Track_Selection">track selection</a> page for detailed instructions on how to submit your track preferences.</p><br />
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<h3>Next Safety Office Hours: July 19/20</h3><br />
<p>Do you have questions about the Safety Form, or any other topics related to safety in iGEM? Join <span class="email">kelly_igem</span> on Skype for <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh">Safety Office Hours!</a></p><br />
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<h3><a href="https://igem.org/Videos/iGEM2013-TeamExperiences"> iGEM 2013 World Championship - Team Experiences </a> </h3><br />
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<p> Congratulations to all iGEM 2013 participants!<br />
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<li>Hynes Convention Center, Boston MA</li><br />
<li>No Regionals! Everyone advances!</li><br />
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<p> Need additional parts for your system that weren't included in the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:2014_DNA_Distribution">DNA distribution kit plates</a>? <br> Registered teams can request parts from the Registry at no additional cost! <br> See the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:Requesting_Parts"> Requesting Parts page </a> for details. </p> <br />
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<h3>Check-In Form published! Check-In by October 1 for organisms/parts already used</h3><br />
<p>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In"><strong>Check-In form</strong></a> is now available for you to complete! Please submit a Check-In for any organism or part that is <strong>not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a></strong>.</p><br />
<p>Because of the late date, we know that most teams have already used many organisms/parts in the lab. Please review the organisms/parts you have used so far, refer to the White List, and submit Check-Ins for organisms/parts you have already used by <strong>October 1st (earlier is better)</strong>.</p><br />
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<h3>Reminder: Final Safety Form due September 1 <br />Next Office Hours August 28</h3><br />
<p>Great job on your Preliminary Safety Forms! Now it's time to edit and finalize your answers. The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><strong>Final Safety Form</strong></a> is due on Monday, Sept 1.</p><br />
<p>The next <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh"><strong>Virtual Open Office Hours</strong></a> will be on Thursday, Aug 28, at 12:00 noon and 9:00 PM EDT. Join us on Skype, ask questions, and get help!</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
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<h3>Project descriptions and team rosters due August 15</h3><br />
<p>Project descriptions as well as team rosters are due next Friday August 15! Be sure to post your <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Project_descriptions">project description</a> to your team wiki on an easily accessible space or page.</p><br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Team_Roster">Team rosters</a> are used to determine a team's section (overgraduate or undergraduate) and for printing participation certificates. Be sure to check your team roster for the following:<br />
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<li>All team members should be listed as approved, not pending</li></ul></p><br />
<p>See the complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for more important dates in the iGEM 2014 season.</p><br />
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<h3>Giant Jamboree: special events</h3><br />
<p>Hosting the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> at Hynes Convention Center means we'll have more space for special events! Check out the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/SpecialEvents">special events</a> we're working on!</p><br />
<p>Have ideas for additional events, or interested in being involved with one of the events? Send an email to: <b>hq (at) igem (dot) org</b>!</p><br />
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<h3>Visa invitation letters</h3><br />
<p>The visa invitation letter system is online! If you will be applying for a travel visa in order to attend the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> in the fall, you can use the online system to generate a visa invitation letter for your application. See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Visa_help">Visa help</a> page for more information about visas, and instructions on how to obtain your invitation letter.</p><br />
<p><i>Giant Jamboree attendees should apply for a B-1 travel visa, which allows the visa holder to attend and present at conferences</i>.</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
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<li>Team Linköping - Survey on Peanut Allergies</li><br />
<li>Team Virginia - Survey update</li><br />
<li>Team Stony Brook - Team introduction video</li><br />
<li>Team UANL Mty-Mexico - The Reprogrammator</li><br />
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<h3>Registration is open!</h3><br />
<p>Registration for the Giant Jamboree is now open! <br><br />
<b> Deadline: </b> September 5<br><br />
<b> Cost: </b> $750 for iGEM team members<br><br />
Visit the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Attending/Registration"> Giant Jamboree registration </a> for more information! </p><br />
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<h3>Track preferences due July 25</h3><br />
<p>Which tracks are applicable to your project? Be sure to choose your track preferences by July 25! See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Track_Selection">track selection</a> page for detailed instructions on how to submit your track preferences.</p><br />
<p>The complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for iGEM 2014 is also available online.</p><br />
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<h3>Next Safety Office Hours: July 19/20</h3><br />
<p>Do you have questions about the Safety Form, or any other topics related to safety in iGEM? Join <span class="email">kelly_igem</span> on Skype for <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh">Safety Office Hours!</a></p><br />
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<h3><a href="https://igem.org/Videos/iGEM2013-TeamExperiences"> iGEM 2013 World Championship - Team Experiences </a> </h3><br />
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<p>See what teams have to say about their iGEM 2013 experience. </p><br />
<p> Congratulations to all iGEM 2013 participants!<br />
Relive the iGEM 2013 World Championship with team interviews and testimonies! <br />
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<p><a href="https://igem.org/Videos/iGEM2013-TeamExperiences"> Watch the video </a> </p><br />
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<li>Hynes Convention Center, Boston MA</li><br />
<li>No Regionals! Everyone advances!</li><br />
<li> <b>New:</b> Hotel Information is now available on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree Page </a></li><br />
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<h2>What is "Policy & Practices"?</h2><br />
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<blockquote><p>"Policy & Practices is the study of how your work affects the world, and how the world affects your work."</p><br />
<p>&mdash; Peter Carr, Director of Judging</p><br />
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<p>(Note: difference between P&P track and P&P component of all projects)</p><br />
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<h3>Assessing Your Project</h3><br />
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<h4>Risk Assessment</h4><br />
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<p>How might your project affect the health of humans or the environment? If it is a Health & Medicine project, will it be safe for patients, and will it have side effects? If it is an Environment project, will it affect biodiversity?</p><br />
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<p>Consult with experts and consider the potential risks of your project. Think about how to address and minimize those risks.</p><br />
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<p>Consider the economics of your project. How does it compare to competing technologies and methods for accomplishing the same goal? Is it possible to manufacture and sell your product at a price that your users are willing to pay? Who might lose their job -- or gain a new job -- as a result of your project?</p><br />
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<p>How will people actually use your project? How will it be delivered (as a pill, as an environmental monitoring station, as a garden spray, as an industrial/factory process)? What should it cost? How quickly must it operate? How should users safely dispose of your product, once they are finished using it?</p><br />
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<p>Approach some potential end-users of your project and find out about their daily lives. Examine how your project might fit into their daily routines, or how it might <i>change</i> their daily routines.</p><br />
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<h3>Helping the Practice of Science and Engineering</h3><br />
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<h4>Law and Regulation</h4><br />
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<p>Synthetic biology is a new and rapidly changing field of engineering, and it presents great challenges for local, national, and international laws.</p><br />
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<p>Are there lawmakers in your country who ought to know more about synthetic biology? See if you can give them an informative presentation!</p><br />
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<p>What are the laws that apply to scientists and engineers in your country? Are any of them too strict, preventing the advancement of science? Are any of them too permissive, allowing scientists to proceed without accounting for the possible harms that might result? Discuss the situation with experts and write to your lawmakers!</p><br />
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<h4>Security</h4><br />
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<p>Could your project be misused by someone who wanted to purposefully hurt humans or the environment? Can you make changes in your design to prevent such purposeful misuse?</p><br />
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<p>Can you spot any gaps in the laws, customs, and institutions that prevent malicious people from using synthetic biology to do harm? What exactly are the vulnerabilities? Can you do some "white hat hacking" to test those vulnerabilities? How could those vulnerabilities be fixed?</p><br />
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<p>("White hat hacking" means that you openly and honestly test the security of a system, intending to expose and repair a vulnerability without exploiting it. For example, to test the security of a DNA synthesis company against people ordering dangerous pathogenic genes, you might place an order for dangerous pathogenic genes, but then contact the company, explain your intent, and ask them to halt the order before they actually send you any dangerous DNA.)</p><br />
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<h3>Public Engagement</h3><br />
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<h4>Education</h4><br />
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<a href="https://2011.igem.org/Team:Imperial_College_London/Human_Overview"> Imperial College London 2011</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b>Using Policy and Practices to inform the design of the synthetic biological device.<br><br />
The Policy and Practices in this project was extremely well-integrated into the scientific work – the team put equal weight on experimental work, Policy and Practices and modelling. Policy and Practices work involved engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including companies, plant scientists and charities concerned with desertification, and holding interdisciplinary Policy and Practices panel discussions drawing on people with a range of different expertise. These discussions informed the design choices made by the team.<br><br />
Contributor: Jane Calvert<br />
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<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Evry/HumanPractice">Evry 2012 </a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Philosophical investigation concerning the introduction of Xenopus tropicalis as a new chassis for iGEM.<br><br />
This is a very original philosophical project that was closely related to the scientific work being done by the team, who introduced Xenopus tropicalis as a new chassis for iGEM. The sophisticated philosophical and historical analysis of the Policy and Practices work challenges some of the taken-for-granted assumptions of iGEM, by asking whether the term ‘chassis’ – borrowed from mechanical engineering – is appropriate to apply to a model organism (and animal) like a frog. Importantly, the project draws attention to the ‘non-innocence’ of metaphors in synthetic biology. Overall, it transcends ‘pro’ and ‘anti’ discussions, raising thought-provoking questions rather than imposing one particular answer.<br><br />
Contributor: Jane Calvert<br />
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<a href="https://2010.igem.org/Team:BCCS-Bristol/Human_Practices">BCCS_Bristol 2010</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Marketing and Commercialization<br><br />
The Bristol team was working on developing a nitrate sensor for soil applications. What was impressive about this Policy and Practices project was how the team was able to take their idea and look at the possibilities for implementing this project in the real world. They went out and engaged farmers in their area, asking them if they saw value in using their system as a product, challenged ideas pertaining to GMO use in industry, and gathered a large amount of data to show whether their concept could be adopted in the real world. From these interviews they inspired their system and developed marketing materials (pamphlets, etc.) to engage their potential customer base. <br><br />
Contributor: David Lloyd<br />
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<a href="https://2013.igem.org/Team:IIT_Madras/HumanPractices">Indian Institute of Technology Madras 2013</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Engagement with broader communities, education and helping society.<br><br />
The team that won the HP award in the 2013 Asian Jamboree, was selected as they pushed the boundaries of the education side of human practice, being the only team we saw that potentially saved peoples lives. Being based in India and doing a project on Shigella transmission and food poisoning, for the HP part of their project they instigated a grass roots campaign to educate consumers of the dangers and how to avoid shigella contamination. Translated materials on the dangers of shigellosis into a number of regional languages, also going to small-scale slaughter houses across the country to explain these issues in person.<br><br />
Contributor: Scott Edmunds<br />
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<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:UT-Tokyo-Software/Medal">UT Tokyo Software 2012</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Social and educative side, democratizing and making iGEM participation easier for participants.<br><br />
The team that won the HP award in the 2012 Asian Jamboree demonstrated how a software team can make a great impact on the education and practices side, producing a much more intuitive BioBrick search interface, as well as gamification of software to help the teaching of BioBrick standard assembly using fun puzzle games. Building something useful on an open API, this is also a nice example of the benefits of the iGEM open source approach.<br><br />
Contributor: Scott Edmunds<br />
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<a href="https://2013.igem.org/Team:Hong_Kong_HKUST/hp/cp">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2013 </a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP Work:</i></b> Looking at the economic and policy dimensions of synthetic biology.<br><br />
Why Notable: This was one of the runners up for the HP award at the 2013 Asian Jamboree, and they did a good job cataloging the synthetic biology ecosystem in East Asia. The team produced detailed and well researched summaries of the various academic and industrial players, iGEM teams, and relevant funding bodies and regulations in each of the countries covered.<br><br />
Contributor: Scott Edmunds<br />
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<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Stanford-Brown"> 2012: Stanford-Brown</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Looking into legal and intellectual property rights in iGEM and synthetic biology.<br><br />
The 2012 Stanford-Brown iGEM team forayed into the realm of Practices when they encountered a patent that appeared to cover a gene they wished to use in their work. Unsure how to approach reading or understanding the patent, they sought the help of experts (It turns out both parents of one of the students were patent attorneys). They realized they were not the only iGEM team to encounter patenting issues and decided to create a practical iGEM-specific guide to U.S. patent law. As a complement to their practical guide, the team also compiled reviews to spur discussion amongst iGEMers on the ethics of gene patenting.<br />
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<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Stanford-Brown/HumanPractices/PatentGuide">Stanford-Brown guide to U.S. patent law</a><br></li><br />
<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Stanford-Brown/HumanPractices/PatentEthics">Stanford-Brown guide to patent ethics</a></li><br />
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<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:British_Columbia">University of British Columbia 2012</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Looking into legal and intellectual property rights in iGEM and synthetic biology.<br><br />
The 2012 UBC iGEM team also explored intellectual property as part of their work on Practices, but came up with a different approach. They developed a survey to assess the experience of iGEM teams with patents and other property rights, and then created a country-neutral guide to intellectual property that reflected the interests of the iGEM community. Importantly, the UBC iGEM team networked with other iGEM teams to get an impressively high rate of participation for their survey.<br />
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<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:British_Columbia/Human_Practices/IP">Survey results</a><br></li><br />
<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:British_Columbia/Human_Practices/IP_FAQ">iGEM guide to intellectual property</a></li><br />
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<p>Remember to consult with experts even if you are planning to do a public survey or outreach to high schools. With a little bit of help from experienced survey designers or professional educators, your work can become much more effective!</p><br />
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<h2>Who is the Policy & Practices Track Committee?</h2><br />
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<li>Megan Palmer, <a href="http://www.stanford.edu/">Stanford University</a> and <a href="http://www.berkeley.edu/index.html">UC Berkeley</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Emma Frow, <a href="http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/staff/science_technology_and_innovation_studies/frow_emma">University of Edinburgh</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Laura Adam, <a href="http://cns.miis.edu/">James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies</a></li><br />
<li>Nancy Burgess, <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/">US Department of Health & Human Services</a></li><br />
<li>Jane Calvert, <a href="http://www.stis.ed.ac.uk/staff_profiles/calvert_jane">University of Edinburgh</a></li><br />
<li>Linda Kahl, <a href="http://biobricks.org/">BioBricks Foundation</a></li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken, <a href="http://www.synbioproject.org/">Synthetic Biology Project</a>, <a href="http://www.wilsoncenter.org/">Woodrow Wilson Center</a></li><br />
<li>David Lloyd, <a href="http://www.fredsense.com/">FREDsense Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Kenneth Oye, <a href="http://poet.mit.edu/">MIT Program on Emerging Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Piers Millett, <a href="http://www.wilsoncenter.org/">Woodrow Wilson Center</a> and <a href="http://www.unidir.org/">UN Institute for Disarmament Research</a></li><br />
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<p><a href="http://www.mgc.ac.cn/VFs/main.htm">Virulence Factors of Pathogenic Bacteria</a> is a good resource where you can look up virulence factors in some well-studied pathogens. It gives this definition: "Virulence factors refer to the properties (i.e., gene products) that enable a microorganism to establish itself on or within a host of a particular species and enhance its potential to cause disease. Virulence factors include bacterial toxins, cell surface proteins that mediate bacterial attachment, cell surface carbohydrates and proteins that protect a bacterium, and hydrolytic enzymes that may contribute to the pathogenicity of the bacterium."</p><br />
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<p>If the parts all come from the same parent organism, you may combine them on a single Check-In, but make sure you give complete information about each part. If the parts come from different parent organisms, please send separate Check-Ins, or contact safety (at) igem (dot) org to ask about combining several Check-Ins into a spreadsheet.</p><br />
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<p>If you bought the cells from a vendor or a culture collection, then you can consult their catalog. Many catalogs will list safety and pathogen information -- if you cannot find it, contact the vendor. If you received the cells from another lab, you should find out where they originally came from.</p><br />
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<p>Cell lines can contain harmful viruses. Sometimes, the viral genome is integrated into the cell's genome. Most viruses have a limited "host range", which means that they can only infect closely related species. Therefore, viruses living in a human or monkey cell line are likely to be dangerous to humans, but viruses living in an insect cell line probably cannot infect humans. If you work with a cell line from humans or other <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primate">primates</a>, you should check whether it contains viruses or viral genomic DNA. Viruses have Risk Group numbers, so if your cell line contains any viruses, you must handle it at the laboratory Safety Level that is appropriate for the highest Risk group virus it contains.</p><br />
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<p>Some dangerous viruses that infect human cell lines: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_B">HBV (hepatitis B virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_C">HCV (hepatitis C virus)</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HIV">HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_T-lymphotropic_virus">HTLV (human T-lymphotropic virus) 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytomegalovirus">CMV (cytomegalovirus)</a>.</p><br />
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<p>Human experimental subjects are not covered under the iGEM safety program. If you conduct any experiments with human subjects (including non-invasive work such as surveys or software user-testing), you must find out the rules and regulations that cover those experiments in your country / at your university. Some experiments and surveys might require the approval of a review board on human experimental subjects, and some might not require any approval.</p><br />
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<h3>Check-In Form published! Check-In by October 1 for organisms/parts already used</h3><br />
<p>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In"><strong>Check-In form</strong></a> is now available for you to complete! Please submit a Check-In for any organism or part that is <strong>not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a></strong>.</p><br />
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<h3>Reminder: Final Safety Form due September 1 <br />Next Office Hours August 28</h3><br />
<p>Great job on your Preliminary Safety Forms! Now it's time to edit and finalize your answers. The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><strong>Final Safety Form</strong></a> is due on Monday, Sept 1.</p><br />
<p>The next <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh"><strong>Virtual Open Office Hours</strong></a> will be on Thursday, Aug 28, at 12:00 noon and 9:00 PM EDT. Join us on Skype, ask questions, and get help!</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
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<li>Team Pitt - Living Skin Therapeutics</li><br />
<li>iGEM High School - Team videos</li><br />
<li>Team Paris Bettencourt - Team Video</li><br />
<li>Team Technion-Israel - Safie</li><br />
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<h3>Project descriptions and team rosters due August 15</h3><br />
<p>Project descriptions as well as team rosters are due next Friday August 15! Be sure to post your <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Project_descriptions">project description</a> to your team wiki on an easily accessible space or page.</p><br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Team_Roster">Team rosters</a> are used to determine a team's section (overgraduate or undergraduate) and for printing participation certificates. Be sure to check your team roster for the following:<br />
<ul><li>Correct name spelling</li><br />
<li>Age information (especially for student team members)</li><br />
<li>All team members should be listed as approved, not pending</li></ul></p><br />
<p>See the complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for more important dates in the iGEM 2014 season.</p><br />
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<h3>Giant Jamboree: special events</h3><br />
<p>Hosting the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> at Hynes Convention Center means we'll have more space for special events! Check out the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/SpecialEvents">special events</a> we're working on!</p><br />
<p>Have ideas for additional events, or interested in being involved with one of the events? Send an email to: <b>hq (at) igem (dot) org</b>!</p><br />
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<h3>Visa invitation letters</h3><br />
<p>The visa invitation letter system is online! If you will be applying for a travel visa in order to attend the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> in the fall, you can use the online system to generate a visa invitation letter for your application. See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Visa_help">Visa help</a> page for more information about visas, and instructions on how to obtain your invitation letter.</p><br />
<p><i>Giant Jamboree attendees should apply for a B-1 travel visa, which allows the visa holder to attend and present at conferences</i>.</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
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<li>Team Linköping - Survey on Peanut Allergies</li><br />
<li>Team Virginia - Survey update</li><br />
<li>Team Stony Brook - Team introduction video</li><br />
<li>Team UANL Mty-Mexico - The Reprogrammator</li><br />
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<h3>Registration is open!</h3><br />
<p>Registration for the Giant Jamboree is now open! <br><br />
<b> Deadline: </b> September 5<br><br />
<b> Cost: </b> $750 for iGEM team members<br><br />
Visit the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Attending/Registration"> Giant Jamboree registration </a> for more information! </p><br />
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<h3>Track preferences due July 25</h3><br />
<p>Which tracks are applicable to your project? Be sure to choose your track preferences by July 25! See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Track_Selection">track selection</a> page for detailed instructions on how to submit your track preferences.</p><br />
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<h3>Next Safety Office Hours: July 19/20</h3><br />
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<p>See what teams have to say about their iGEM 2013 experience. </p><br />
<p> Congratulations to all iGEM 2013 participants!<br />
Relive the iGEM 2013 World Championship with team interviews and testimonies! <br />
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<li>October 30 - November 3, 2014</li><br />
<li>Hynes Convention Center, Boston MA</li><br />
<li>No Regionals! Everyone advances!</li><br />
<li> <b>New:</b> Hotel Information is now available on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree Page </a></li><br />
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<p> Need additional parts for your system that weren't included in the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:2014_DNA_Distribution">DNA distribution kit plates</a>? <br> Registered teams can request parts from the Registry at no additional cost! <br> See the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:Requesting_Parts"> Requesting Parts page </a> for details. </p> <br />
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<a href="https://2014.igem.org/Sponsors/IDT"> <img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/parts/a/a2/IDT_Logo_2014_%28corp_blue%29.png" width="120px"></a><br />
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<h3>Check-In Form published! Check-In by October 1 for organisms/parts already used</h3><br />
<p>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In"><strong>Check-In form</strong></a> is now available for you to complete! Please submit a Check-In for any organism or part that is <strong>not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a></strong>.</p><br />
<p>Because of the late date, we know that most teams have already used many organisms/parts in the lab. Please review the organisms/parts you have used so far, refer to the White List, and submit Check-Ins for organisms/parts you have already used by <strong>October 1st (earlier is better)</strong>.</p><br />
<p>Email <span class="email">safety AT igem DOT org</span> with any questions.</p><br />
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<div class="newsDate">August 14, 2014</div><br />
<h3>Reminder: Final Safety Form due September 1<br />Next Office Hours August 28</h3><br />
<p>Great job on your Preliminary Safety Forms! Now it's time to edit and finalize your answers. The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><strong>Final Safety Form</strong></a> is due on Monday, Sept 1.</p><br />
<p>The next <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh"><strong>Virtual Open Office Hours</strong></a> will be on Thursday, Aug 28, at 12:00 noon and 9:00 PM EDT. Join us on Skype, ask questions, and get help!</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Team Pitt - Living Skin Therapeutics</li><br />
<li>iGEM High School - Team videos</li><br />
<li>Team Paris Bettencourt - Team Video</li><br />
<li>Team Technion-Israel - Safie</li><br />
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<h3>Project descriptions and team rosters due August 15</h3><br />
<p>Project descriptions as well as team rosters are due next Friday August 15! Be sure to post your <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Project_descriptions">project description</a> to your team wiki on an easily accessible space or page.</p><br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Team_Roster">Team rosters</a> are used to determine a team's section (overgraduate or undergraduate) and for printing participation certificates. Be sure to check your team roster for the following:<br />
<ul><li>Correct name spelling</li><br />
<li>Age information (especially for student team members)</li><br />
<li>All team members should be listed as approved, not pending</li></ul></p><br />
<p>See the complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for more important dates in the iGEM 2014 season.</p><br />
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<h3>Giant Jamboree: special events</h3><br />
<p>Hosting the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> at Hynes Convention Center means we'll have more space for special events! Check out the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/SpecialEvents">special events</a> we're working on!</p><br />
<p>Have ideas for additional events, or interested in being involved with one of the events? Send an email to: <b>hq (at) igem (dot) org</b>!</p><br />
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<h3>Visa invitation letters</h3><br />
<p>The visa invitation letter system is online! If you will be applying for a travel visa in order to attend the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> in the fall, you can use the online system to generate a visa invitation letter for your application. See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Visa_help">Visa help</a> page for more information about visas, and instructions on how to obtain your invitation letter.</p><br />
<p><i>Giant Jamboree attendees should apply for a B-1 travel visa, which allows the visa holder to attend and present at conferences</i>.</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Team Linköping - Survey on Peanut Allergies</li><br />
<li>Team Virginia - Survey update</li><br />
<li>Team Stony Brook - Team introduction video</li><br />
<li>Team UANL Mty-Mexico - The Reprogrammator</li><br />
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<h3>Registration is open!</h3><br />
<p>Registration for the Giant Jamboree is now open! <br><br />
<b> Deadline: </b> September 5<br><br />
<b> Cost: </b> $750 for iGEM team members<br><br />
Visit the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Attending/Registration"> Giant Jamboree registration </a> for more information! </p><br />
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<h3>Track preferences due July 25</h3><br />
<p>Which tracks are applicable to your project? Be sure to choose your track preferences by July 25! See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Track_Selection">track selection</a> page for detailed instructions on how to submit your track preferences.</p><br />
<p>The complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for iGEM 2014 is also available online.</p><br />
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<h3>Next Safety Office Hours: July 19/20</h3><br />
<p>Do you have questions about the Safety Form, or any other topics related to safety in iGEM? Join <span class="email">kelly_igem</span> on Skype for <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh">Safety Office Hours!</a></p><br />
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<h3><a href="https://igem.org/Videos/iGEM2013-TeamExperiences"> iGEM 2013 World Championship - Team Experiences </a> </h3><br />
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<p>See what teams have to say about their iGEM 2013 experience. </p><br />
<p> Congratulations to all iGEM 2013 participants!<br />
Relive the iGEM 2013 World Championship with team interviews and testimonies! <br />
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<p><a href="https://igem.org/Videos/iGEM2013-TeamExperiences"> Watch the video </a> </p><br />
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<li>October 30 - November 3, 2014</li><br />
<li>Hynes Convention Center, Boston MA</li><br />
<li>No Regionals! Everyone advances!</li><br />
<li> <b>New:</b> Hotel Information is now available on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree Page </a></li><br />
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<h3>245 teams in iGEM 2014!</h3> <br />
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<p> <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub"> Visit the Safety Hub</a> and join us for <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh">Open Office Hours on Skype</a>!</p> </tr> <br />
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<p> Need additional parts for your system that weren't included in the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:2014_DNA_Distribution">DNA distribution kit plates</a>? <br> Registered teams can request parts from the Registry at no additional cost! <br> See the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:Requesting_Parts"> Requesting Parts page </a> for details. </p> <br />
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<a href="https://2014.igem.org/Sponsors/IDT"> <img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/parts/a/a2/IDT_Logo_2014_%28corp_blue%29.png" width="120px"></a><br />
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<h3>Check-In Form published! Check-In by October 1 for organisms/parts already used</h3><br />
<p>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In"><strong>Check-In form</strong></a> is now available for you to complete! Please submit a Check-In for any organism or part that is <strong>not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a></strong>.</p><br />
<p>Because of the late date, we know that most teams have already used many organisms/parts in the lab. Please review the organisms/parts you have used so far, refer to the White List, and submit Check-Ins for organisms/parts you have already used by <strong>October 1st</strong>.</p><br />
<p>Email <span class="email">safety AT igem DOT org</span> with any questions.</p><br />
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<h3>Reminder: Final Safety Form due September 1<br />Next Office Hours August 28</h3><br />
<p>Great job on your Preliminary Safety Forms! Now it's time to edit and finalize your answers. The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><strong>Final Safety Form</strong></a> is due on Monday, Sept 1.</p><br />
<p>The next <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh"><strong>Virtual Open Office Hours</strong></a> will be on Thursday, Aug 28, at 12:00 noon and 9:00 PM EDT. Join us on Skype, ask questions, and get help!</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Team Pitt - Living Skin Therapeutics</li><br />
<li>iGEM High School - Team videos</li><br />
<li>Team Paris Bettencourt - Team Video</li><br />
<li>Team Technion-Israel - Safie</li><br />
</ul></p><br />
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<h3>Project descriptions and team rosters due August 15</h3><br />
<p>Project descriptions as well as team rosters are due next Friday August 15! Be sure to post your <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Project_descriptions">project description</a> to your team wiki on an easily accessible space or page.</p><br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Team_Roster">Team rosters</a> are used to determine a team's section (overgraduate or undergraduate) and for printing participation certificates. Be sure to check your team roster for the following:<br />
<ul><li>Correct name spelling</li><br />
<li>Age information (especially for student team members)</li><br />
<li>All team members should be listed as approved, not pending</li></ul></p><br />
<p>See the complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for more important dates in the iGEM 2014 season.</p><br />
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<h3>Giant Jamboree: special events</h3><br />
<p>Hosting the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> at Hynes Convention Center means we'll have more space for special events! Check out the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/SpecialEvents">special events</a> we're working on!</p><br />
<p>Have ideas for additional events, or interested in being involved with one of the events? Send an email to: <b>hq (at) igem (dot) org</b>!</p><br />
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<h3>Visa invitation letters</h3><br />
<p>The visa invitation letter system is online! If you will be applying for a travel visa in order to attend the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> in the fall, you can use the online system to generate a visa invitation letter for your application. See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Visa_help">Visa help</a> page for more information about visas, and instructions on how to obtain your invitation letter.</p><br />
<p><i>Giant Jamboree attendees should apply for a B-1 travel visa, which allows the visa holder to attend and present at conferences</i>.</p><br />
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<div class="newsDate">July 31, 2014</div><br />
<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Team Linköping - Survey on Peanut Allergies</li><br />
<li>Team Virginia - Survey update</li><br />
<li>Team Stony Brook - Team introduction video</li><br />
<li>Team UANL Mty-Mexico - The Reprogrammator</li><br />
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<h3>Registration is open!</h3><br />
<p>Registration for the Giant Jamboree is now open! <br><br />
<b> Deadline: </b> September 5<br><br />
<b> Cost: </b> $750 for iGEM team members<br><br />
Visit the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Attending/Registration"> Giant Jamboree registration </a> for more information! </p><br />
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<h3>Track preferences due July 25</h3><br />
<p>Which tracks are applicable to your project? Be sure to choose your track preferences by July 25! See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Track_Selection">track selection</a> page for detailed instructions on how to submit your track preferences.</p><br />
<p>The complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for iGEM 2014 is also available online.</p><br />
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<h3>Next Safety Office Hours: July 19/20</h3><br />
<p>Do you have questions about the Safety Form, or any other topics related to safety in iGEM? Join <span class="email">kelly_igem</span> on Skype for <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh">Safety Office Hours!</a></p><br />
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<li>Sunday, July 20, 12:00 noon EDT</li><br />
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<h3><a href="https://igem.org/Videos/iGEM2013-TeamExperiences"> iGEM 2013 World Championship - Team Experiences </a> </h3><br />
<img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/igem.org/8/88/Teamexperiencescreenshot.png"><br />
<p>See what teams have to say about their iGEM 2013 experience. </p><br />
<p> Congratulations to all iGEM 2013 participants!<br />
Relive the iGEM 2013 World Championship with team interviews and testimonies! <br />
</p><br />
<p><a href="https://igem.org/Videos/iGEM2013-TeamExperiences"> Watch the video </a> </p><br />
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<ul><br />
<li>October 30 - November 3, 2014</li><br />
<li>Hynes Convention Center, Boston MA</li><br />
<li>No Regionals! Everyone advances!</li><br />
<li> <b>New:</b> Hotel Information is now available on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree Page </a></li><br />
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<p> <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub"> Visit the Safety Hub</a> and join us for <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh">Open Office Hours on Skype</a>!</p> </tr> <br />
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<p> Need additional parts for your system that weren't included in the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:2014_DNA_Distribution">DNA distribution kit plates</a>? <br> Registered teams can request parts from the Registry at no additional cost! <br> See the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:Requesting_Parts"> Requesting Parts page </a> for details. </p> <br />
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<li>See how our partners can help you!</li><br />
</ul><br><br />
<a href="https://2014.igem.org/Sponsors/IDT"> <img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/parts/a/a2/IDT_Logo_2014_%28corp_blue%29.png" width="120px"></a><br />
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<h3>Reminder: Final Safety Form due September 1<br />Next Office Hours August 28</h3><br />
<p>Great job on your Preliminary Safety Forms! Now it's time to edit and finalize your answers. The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><strong>Final Safety Form</strong></a> is due on Monday, Sept 1.</p><br />
<p>The next <a hreef="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh"><strong>Virtual Open Office Hours</strong></a> will be on Thursday, Aug 28, at 12:00 noon and 9:00 PM EDT. Join us on Skype, ask questions, and get help!</p><br />
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<div class="newsDate">August 12, 2014</div><br />
<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Team Pitt - Living Skin Therapeutics</li><br />
<li>iGEM High School - Team videos</li><br />
<li>Team Paris Bettencourt - Team Video</li><br />
<li>Team Technion-Israel - Safie</li><br />
</ul></p><br />
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<div class="newsDate">August 6, 2014</div><br />
<h3>Project descriptions and team rosters due August 15</h3><br />
<p>Project descriptions as well as team rosters are due next Friday August 15! Be sure to post your <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Project_descriptions">project description</a> to your team wiki on an easily accessible space or page.</p><br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Team_Roster">Team rosters</a> are used to determine a team's section (overgraduate or undergraduate) and for printing participation certificates. Be sure to check your team roster for the following:<br />
<ul><li>Correct name spelling</li><br />
<li>Age information (especially for student team members)</li><br />
<li>All team members should be listed as approved, not pending</li></ul></p><br />
<p>See the complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for more important dates in the iGEM 2014 season.</p><br />
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<h3>Giant Jamboree: special events</h3><br />
<p>Hosting the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> at Hynes Convention Center means we'll have more space for special events! Check out the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/SpecialEvents">special events</a> we're working on!</p><br />
<p>Have ideas for additional events, or interested in being involved with one of the events? Send an email to: <b>hq (at) igem (dot) org</b>!</p><br />
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<h3>Visa invitation letters</h3><br />
<p>The visa invitation letter system is online! If you will be applying for a travel visa in order to attend the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> in the fall, you can use the online system to generate a visa invitation letter for your application. See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Visa_help">Visa help</a> page for more information about visas, and instructions on how to obtain your invitation letter.</p><br />
<p><i>Giant Jamboree attendees should apply for a B-1 travel visa, which allows the visa holder to attend and present at conferences</i>.</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Team Linköping - Survey on Peanut Allergies</li><br />
<li>Team Virginia - Survey update</li><br />
<li>Team Stony Brook - Team introduction video</li><br />
<li>Team UANL Mty-Mexico - The Reprogrammator</li><br />
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<div class="newsDate">July 21, 2014</div><br />
<h3>Registration is open!</h3><br />
<p>Registration for the Giant Jamboree is now open! <br><br />
<b> Deadline: </b> September 5<br><br />
<b> Cost: </b> $750 for iGEM team members<br><br />
Visit the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Attending/Registration"> Giant Jamboree registration </a> for more information! </p><br />
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<div class="newsDate">July 17, 2014</div><br />
<h3>Track preferences due July 25</h3><br />
<p>Which tracks are applicable to your project? Be sure to choose your track preferences by July 25! See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Track_Selection">track selection</a> page for detailed instructions on how to submit your track preferences.</p><br />
<p>The complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for iGEM 2014 is also available online.</p><br />
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<h3>Next Safety Office Hours: July 19/20</h3><br />
<p>Do you have questions about the Safety Form, or any other topics related to safety in iGEM? Join <span class="email">kelly_igem</span> on Skype for <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh">Safety Office Hours!</a></p><br />
<ul><br />
<li>Saturday, July 19, 21:00 EDT</li><br />
<li>Sunday, July 20, 12:00 noon EDT</li><br />
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<h3><a href="https://igem.org/Videos/iGEM2013-TeamExperiences"> iGEM 2013 World Championship - Team Experiences </a> </h3><br />
<img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/igem.org/8/88/Teamexperiencescreenshot.png"><br />
<p>See what teams have to say about their iGEM 2013 experience. </p><br />
<p> Congratulations to all iGEM 2013 participants!<br />
Relive the iGEM 2013 World Championship with team interviews and testimonies! <br />
</p><br />
<p><a href="https://igem.org/Videos/iGEM2013-TeamExperiences"> Watch the video </a> </p><br />
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<li>October 30 - November 3, 2014</li><br />
<li>Hynes Convention Center, Boston MA</li><br />
<li>No Regionals! Everyone advances!</li><br />
<li> <b>New:</b> Hotel Information is now available on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree Page </a></li><br />
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<p> Need additional parts for your system that weren't included in the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:2014_DNA_Distribution">DNA distribution kit plates</a>? <br> Registered teams can request parts from the Registry at no additional cost! <br> See the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:Requesting_Parts"> Requesting Parts page </a> for details. </p> <br />
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<a href="https://2014.igem.org/Sponsors/IDT"> <img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/parts/a/a2/IDT_Logo_2014_%28corp_blue%29.png" width="120px"></a><br />
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<h3>Reminder: Final Safety Form due September 1<br />Next Office Hours August 28</h3><br />
<p>Great job on your Preliminary Safety Forms! Now it's time to edit and finalize your answers. The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><strong>Final Safety Form</strong></a> is due on Monday, Sept 1.</p><br />
<p>The next <a hreef="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh"><strong>Virtual Open Office Hours</strong></a> will be on Thursday, Aug 28, at 12:00 noon and 9:00 PM EDT. Join us on Skype, ask questions, and get help!</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Team Pitt - Living Skin Therapeutics</li><br />
<li>iGEM High School - Team videos</li><br />
<li>Team Paris Bettencourt - Team Video</li><br />
<li>Team Technion-Israel - Safie</li><br />
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<h3>Project descriptions and team rosters due August 15</h3><br />
<p>Project descriptions as well as team rosters are due next Friday August 15! Be sure to post your <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Project_descriptions">project description</a> to your team wiki on an easily accessible space or page.</p><br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Team_Roster">Team rosters</a> are used to determine a team's section (overgraduate or undergraduate) and for printing participation certificates. Be sure to check your team roster for the following:<br />
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<li>All team members should be listed as approved, not pending</li></ul></p><br />
<p>See the complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for more important dates in the iGEM 2014 season.</p><br />
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<h3>Giant Jamboree: special events</h3><br />
<p>Hosting the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> at Hynes Convention Center means we'll have more space for special events! Check out the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/SpecialEvents">special events</a> we're working on!</p><br />
<p>Have ideas for additional events, or interested in being involved with one of the events? Send an email to: <b>hq (at) igem (dot) org</b>!</p><br />
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<h3>Visa invitation letters</h3><br />
<p>The visa invitation letter system is online! If you will be applying for a travel visa in order to attend the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree</a> in the fall, you can use the online system to generate a visa invitation letter for your application. See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Visa_help">Visa help</a> page for more information about visas, and instructions on how to obtain your invitation letter.</p><br />
<p><i>Giant Jamboree attendees should apply for a B-1 travel visa, which allows the visa holder to attend and present at conferences</i>.</p><br />
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<h3>iGEM Community page</h3><br />
<p>Check out the iGEM 2014 <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Community">Community page</a>! If you have news, events, team videos, etc., that you would like to share with the rest of the iGEM community, email us at: hq (at) igem.org!</p><br />
<p>We've recently added community contributions from:<br />
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<li>Team Linköping - Survey on Peanut Allergies</li><br />
<li>Team Virginia - Survey update</li><br />
<li>Team Stony Brook - Team introduction video</li><br />
<li>Team UANL Mty-Mexico - The Reprogrammator</li><br />
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<h3>Registration is open!</h3><br />
<p>Registration for the Giant Jamboree is now open! <br><br />
<b> Deadline: </b> September 5<br><br />
<b> Cost: </b> $750 for iGEM team members<br><br />
Visit the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree/Attending/Registration"> Giant Jamboree registration </a> for more information! </p><br />
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<h3>Track preferences due July 25</h3><br />
<p>Which tracks are applicable to your project? Be sure to choose your track preferences by July 25! See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree/Track_Selection">track selection</a> page for detailed instructions on how to submit your track preferences.</p><br />
<p>The complete <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">Calendar of Events</a> for iGEM 2014 is also available online.</p><br />
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<h3>Next Safety Office Hours: July 19/20</h3><br />
<p>Do you have questions about the Safety Form, or any other topics related to safety in iGEM? Join <span class="email">kelly_igem</span> on Skype for <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub#vooh">Safety Office Hours!</a></p><br />
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<h3><a href="https://igem.org/Videos/iGEM2013-TeamExperiences"> iGEM 2013 World Championship - Team Experiences </a> </h3><br />
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<p>See what teams have to say about their iGEM 2013 experience. </p><br />
<p> Congratulations to all iGEM 2013 participants!<br />
Relive the iGEM 2013 World Championship with team interviews and testimonies! <br />
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<p><a href="https://igem.org/Videos/iGEM2013-TeamExperiences"> Watch the video </a> </p><br />
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<li>Hynes Convention Center, Boston MA</li><br />
<li>No Regionals! Everyone advances!</li><br />
<li> <b>New:</b> Hotel Information is now available on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Giant_Jamboree">Giant Jamboree Page </a></li><br />
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<p> Need additional parts for your system that weren't included in the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:2014_DNA_Distribution">DNA distribution kit plates</a>? <br> Registered teams can request parts from the Registry at no additional cost! <br> See the <a href="http://parts.igem.org/Help:Requesting_Parts"> Requesting Parts page </a> for details. </p> <br />
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<p>All iGEM teams must meet the following requirements to participate in the 2014 competition. Additional requirements specific to New Track teams are listed in the section below.</p><br />
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<p>iGEM teams consist primarily of undergraduate students at an accredited college or university. The team must be supervised by at least two instructors one of whom must be a faculty member. Both instructors must serve as primary contacts and are responsible for the official registration of the team, the team roster, certifying the safety form, and payment of team fees. Graduate students, postdocs, and others are welcome as team advisors on undergraduate teams. In the overgraduate section, graduate students, students over the age of 23 (on March 31, 2014), and other interested parties are eligible to compete on the team as student team members.</p><br />
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<p>One team pays one registration fee, has one presentation at the Jamboree, one poster, and is eligible for one set of prizes. Several schools may combine to form a team and a school may have several teams. In particular, it is normal for a school to have both Software and Wetware teams.</p><br />
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<li>Giant Jamboree attendance fees: attendance fees for the Giant Jamboree in Boston are $750 per attendee.</li><br />
<li>For more information about fees see the <a href= "https://2014.igem.org/Team_Registration_Fee">team registration fee page</a> and <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Jamboree_Attendance_Fee">attendance fee page</a>.</li><br />
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The team's project must be documented on the iGEM Wiki, the parts used in their project must be documented in the Registry. You have the freedom to be creative, but a few specific rules apply. See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Requirements/Wiki"> wiki requirements page</a>.<br />
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The description of each project must clearly attribute work done by the Students and distinguish it from work done by others, including host labs, Advisors, Instructors, technicians, sponsors, professional website designers, artists, and commercial services. Please see the <a href="https://2011.igem.org/Team:Imperial_College_London/Team"> iGEM 2011 Imperial College Acknowledgements page</a> for an example.<br />
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Teams are required to complete the About Our Lab form, the Safety Form, and Check-Ins. The team PI (principal investigator) is responsible for attesting to the validity of the Safety Form contents and for submitting the form. See the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety_Hub">Safety Hub</a> for details and applicable deadlines.<br />
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All team members are encouraged to attend the Giant Jamboree in October/November 2014. Each team will give a 20 minute presentation and present a poster of their project. Oral and poster presentations must be given by the students. Final pdf files of the posters must be submitted to iGEM HQ before or during the Jamboree weekend. <br />
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<li> <a href= "#communitylabs"> Community Labs </a></li><br />
<li> <a href= "#entrepreneurship"> Entrepreneurship </a></li><br />
<li> <a href= "#measurement"> Measurement </a></li><br />
<li> <a href= "#microfluidics"> Microfluidics </a></li><br />
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For the Measurement Track, it is also important to submit data taken for the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Tracks/Measurement/Interlab_study">Interlab Study</a>. Data should be uploaded to the iGEM interlab measurement site, along with accompanying metrology worksheets. Data will not be considered if it is uploaded without an accompanying worksheet or if the worksheet does not give consent for inclusion of the data in the interlab study.</li><br />
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If your team's entry includes the development of new software, you must make your software tools available as open source projects on the iGEM servers, per the requirements on the <a href="https://2013.igem.org/Software/Requirements">Software requirements page</a>.</li><br />
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Team submissions are required to convey (1) the project inspiration, (2) clearly articulated question(s) the project proposes to address, (3) detailed method(s) used (and their assumptions), (4) discussion of the challenges encountered in pursuing this work, (5) an explanation of who the project findings should be of interest to and why, and (6) an explanation of how the approach(es) might be adapted and scaled for others to use.<br />
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These questions should be addressed in the following ways, in addition to the standard wiki, poster and presentation requirements for all iGEM teams. [Please note that these requirements are subject to revision until medal criteria are announced]:<br />
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<li> A 2-page executive summary (that can reference additional resources on your wiki) </li><br />
<li> A 3-minute video that is accessible to an interested lay audience</li><br />
<li>any other formats you think can help iGEM teams and the broader community understand and <br />
interact with your work. This could be anything from an educational handbook, a software tool, a <br />
report, or a policy brief. We encourage you to be creative and to think about platforms that can be <br />
broadly shared and adapted.</li><br />
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<li><strong>Parts:</strong> Teams in the policy & practices division will not receive a copy of the 2014 distribution. They are not required to perform wet-lab work or to deposit new BioBricks in the Registry. Teams that do wish to receive a distribution copy of the parts registry must request one from policypractices AT igem.org, and be affiliated with a university or community laboratory. Teams that do wish to use and submit a new part must adhere to <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety"> safety </a> and <a href="http://parts.igem.org/cgi/dna_transfer/index.cgi"> iGEM submission guidelines</a>.<br />
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<p><br />
Software teams are not be required to contribute parts to the Registry (but instead are expected to contribute to the GitHub software repository). Key requirements for software teams are:<br />
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<strong>End User Documentation</strong><br />
<p><br />
Core requirements are:<br />
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<li>Wiki documentation of project aims, methods and success -- in line with the general iGEM requirements</li><br />
<li>Detailed installation or setup instructions (if applicable)</li><br />
<li>An well-designed User Guide explaining how to use of your program or tool</li><br />
</ul><br />
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<strong>Re-Use and Best software development practices</strong><br />
<p><br />
Core requirements are:<br />
</p><br />
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<li>submission of your complete source code and any auxiliary files to the iGEM github repository</li><br />
<li>Use git versioninig from the start of your project so that the commit history is / will be available on github</li><br />
<li>Comprehensive code documentation for outside developers</li><br />
</ul><br />
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Highly recommended:<br />
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<li>more than one realistic test case</li><br />
<li>automated unit tests, documentation of test coverage</li><br />
<li>API documentation, preferably automatically built from source code documentation</li><br />
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Bonus points for:<br />
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<li>use of SBOL and other standards</li><br />
<li>re-use and further development of previous iGEM software projects (or parts thereof)</li><br />
<li>use and/or improvement of existing synthetic biology tools or frameworks</li><br />
<li>development of well documented libraries for other developers rather than "only" stand-alone Apps for end users</li><br />
</ul><br />
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<strong>Relevance and Validation</strong><br />
<p><br />
Core requirement:<br />
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<li>Demonstrate the relevance of your development for Synthetic Biolgy</li><br />
</ul><br />
Highly recommended:<br />
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<li>Devise an experimental test for your program/algorithm/work flow</li><br />
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The experimental validation of software/computational projects is <emph>not</emph> expected to result in a super fancy engineering project. Instead we would like to see simple and straightforward experiments (for example: gene synthesis, expression, fluorescence of x constructs) which can be delegated to external labs or collaborating teams. <br />
iGEM/software will try to support teams who want to outsource experimental testing to academic or commercial labs. Details will follow.<br />
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<h2>What is "Policy & Practices"?</h2><br />
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<blockquote><p>"Policy & Practices is the study of how your work affects the world, and how the world affects your work."</p><br />
<p>&mdash; Peter Carr, Director of Judging</p><br />
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<p>(Note: difference between P&P track and P&P component of all projects)</p><br />
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<h2>Suggested Topic Areas</h2><br />
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<h3>Assessing Your Project</h3><br />
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<h4>Risk Assessment</h4><br />
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<p>How might your project affect the health of humans or the environment? If it is a Health & Medicine project, will it be safe for patients, and will it have side effects? If it is an Environment project, will it affect biodiversity?</p><br />
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<p>Consult with experts and consider the potential risks of your project. Think about how to address and minimize those risks.</p><br />
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<h4>Feasibility Assessment</h4><br />
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<p>Consider the economics of your project. How does it compare to competing technologies and methods for accomplishing the same goal? Is it possible to manufacture and sell your product at a price that your users are willing to pay? Who might lose their job -- or gain a new job -- as a result of your project?</p><br />
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<h4>End-User Considerations</h4><br />
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<p>How will people actually use your project? How will it be delivered (as a pill, as an environmental monitoring station, as a garden spray, as an industrial/factory process)? What should it cost? How quickly must it operate? How should users safely dispose of your product, once they are finished using it?</p><br />
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<p>Approach some potential end-users of your project and find out about their daily lives. Examine how your project might fit into their daily routines, or how it might <i>change</i> their daily routines.</p><br />
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<h3>Helping the Practice of Science and Engineering</h3><br />
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<h4>Law and Regulation</h4><br />
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<p>Synthetic biology is a new and rapidly changing field of engineering, and it presents great challenges for local, national, and international laws.</p><br />
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<p>Are there lawmakers in your country who ought to know more about synthetic biology? See if you can give them an informative presentation!</p><br />
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<p>What are the laws that apply to scientists and engineers in your country? Are any of them too strict, preventing the advancement of science? Are any of them too permissive, allowing scientists to proceed without accounting for the possible harms that might result? Discuss the situation with experts and write to your lawmakers!</p><br />
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<h4>Safety</h4><br />
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<h4>Security</h4><br />
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<p>Could your project be misused by someone who wanted to purposefully hurt humans or the environment? Can you make changes in your design to prevent such purposeful misuse?</p><br />
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<p>Can you spot any gaps in the laws, customs, and institutions that prevent malicious people from using synthetic biology to do harm? What exactly are the vulnerabilities? Can you do some "white hat hacking" to test those vulnerabilities? How could those vulnerabilities be fixed?</p><br />
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<p>("White hat hacking" means that you openly and honestly test the security of a system, intending to expose and repair a vulnerability without exploiting it. For example, to test the security of a DNA synthesis company against people ordering dangerous pathogenic genes, you might place an order for dangerous pathogenic genes, but then contact the company, explain your intent, and ask them to halt the order before they actually send you any dangerous DNA.)</p><br />
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<h4>Philosophy</h4><br />
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<h3>Public Engagement</h3><br />
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<h4>Education</h4><br />
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<h4>Public Outreach & Dialogue</h4><br />
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<h4>Ethics</h4><br />
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<h2>Exemplary Past Projects</h2><br />
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<p><br />
<a href="https://2011.igem.org/Team:Imperial_College_London/Human_Overview"> Imperial College London 2011</a><br />
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<p><br />
<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b>Using Policy and Practices to inform the design of the synthetic biological device.<br><br />
The Policy and Practices in this project was extremely well-integrated into the scientific work – the team put equal weight on experimental work, Policy and Practices and modelling. Policy and Practices work involved engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including companies, plant scientists and charities concerned with desertification, and holding interdisciplinary Policy and Practices panel discussions drawing on people with a range of different expertise. These discussions informed the design choices made by the team.<br><br />
Contributor: Jane Calvert<br />
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<p><br />
<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Evry/HumanPractice">Evry 2012 </a><br />
</p><br />
<p><br />
<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Philosophical investigation concerning the introduction of Xenopus tropicalis as a new chassis for iGEM.<br><br />
This is a very original philosophical project that was closely related to the scientific work being done by the team, who introduced Xenopus tropicalis as a new chassis for iGEM. The sophisticated philosophical and historical analysis of the Policy and Practices work challenges some of the taken-for-granted assumptions of iGEM, by asking whether the term ‘chassis’ – borrowed from mechanical engineering – is appropriate to apply to a model organism (and animal) like a frog. Importantly, the project draws attention to the ‘non-innocence’ of metaphors in synthetic biology. Overall, it transcends ‘pro’ and ‘anti’ discussions, raising thought-provoking questions rather than imposing one particular answer.<br><br />
Contributor: Jane Calvert<br />
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<p><br />
<a href="https://2010.igem.org/Team:BCCS-Bristol/Human_Practices">BCCS_Bristol 2010</a><br />
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<p><br />
<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Marketing and Commercialization<br><br />
The Bristol team was working on developing a nitrate sensor for soil applications. What was impressive about this Policy and Practices project was how the team was able to take their idea and look at the possibilities for implementing this project in the real world. They went out and engaged farmers in their area, asking them if they saw value in using their system as a product, challenged ideas pertaining to GMO use in industry, and gathered a large amount of data to show whether their concept could be adopted in the real world. From these interviews they inspired their system and developed marketing materials (pamphlets, etc.) to engage their potential customer base. <br><br />
Contributor: David Lloyd<br />
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<p><br />
<a href="https://2013.igem.org/Team:IIT_Madras/HumanPractices">Indian Institute of Technology Madras 2013</a><br />
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<p><br />
<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Engagement with broader communities, education and helping society.<br><br />
The team that won the HP award in the 2013 Asian Jamboree, was selected as they pushed the boundaries of the education side of human practice, being the only team we saw that potentially saved peoples lives. Being based in India and doing a project on Shigella transmission and food poisoning, for the HP part of their project they instigated a grass roots campaign to educate consumers of the dangers and how to avoid shigella contamination. Translated materials on the dangers of shigellosis into a number of regional languages, also going to small-scale slaughter houses across the country to explain these issues in person.<br><br />
Contributor: Scott Edmunds<br />
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<p><br />
<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:UT-Tokyo-Software/Medal">UT Tokyo Software 2012</a><br />
</p><br />
<p><br />
<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Social and educative side, democratizing and making iGEM participation easier for participants.<br><br />
The team that won the HP award in the 2012 Asian Jamboree demonstrated how a software team can make a great impact on the education and practices side, producing a much more intuitive BioBrick search interface, as well as gamification of software to help the teaching of BioBrick standard assembly using fun puzzle games. Building something useful on an open API, this is also a nice example of the benefits of the iGEM open source approach.<br><br />
Contributor: Scott Edmunds<br />
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<a href="https://2013.igem.org/Team:Hong_Kong_HKUST/hp/cp">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2013 </a><br />
</p><br />
<b><i>Area of HP Work:</i></b> Looking at the economic and policy dimensions of synthetic biology.<br><br />
Why Notable: This was one of the runners up for the HP award at the 2013 Asian Jamboree, and they did a good job cataloging the synthetic biology ecosystem in East Asia. The team produced detailed and well researched summaries of the various academic and industrial players, iGEM teams, and relevant funding bodies and regulations in each of the countries covered.<br><br />
Contributor: Scott Edmunds<br />
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<p><br />
<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Stanford-Brown"> 2012: Stanford-Brown</a><br />
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<p><br />
<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Looking into legal and intellectual property rights in iGEM and synthetic biology.<br><br />
The 2012 Stanford-Brown iGEM team forayed into the realm of Practices when they encountered a patent that appeared to cover a gene they wished to use in their work. Unsure how to approach reading or understanding the patent, they sought the help of experts (It turns out both parents of one of the students were patent attorneys). They realized they were not the only iGEM team to encounter patenting issues and decided to create a practical iGEM-specific guide to U.S. patent law. As a complement to their practical guide, the team also compiled reviews to spur discussion amongst iGEMers on the ethics of gene patenting.<br />
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Useful project links:<br />
</p><br />
<ul><br />
<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Stanford-Brown/HumanPractices/PatentGuide">Stanford-Brown guide to U.S. patent law</a><br></li><br />
<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Stanford-Brown/HumanPractices/PatentEthics">Stanford-Brown guide to patent ethics</a></li><br />
</ul><br />
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<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:British_Columbia">University of British Columbia 2012</a><br />
</p><br />
<p><br />
<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Looking into legal and intellectual property rights in iGEM and synthetic biology.<br><br />
The 2012 UBC iGEM team also explored intellectual property as part of their work on Practices, but came up with a different approach. They developed a survey to assess the experience of iGEM teams with patents and other property rights, and then created a country-neutral guide to intellectual property that reflected the interests of the iGEM community. Importantly, the UBC iGEM team networked with other iGEM teams to get an impressively high rate of participation for their survey.<br />
</p> <br />
<p><br />
Useful project links:<br />
</p><br />
<ul><br />
<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:British_Columbia/Human_Practices/IP">Survey results</a><br></li><br />
<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:British_Columbia/Human_Practices/IP_FAQ">iGEM guide to intellectual property</a></li><br />
</ul><br />
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<h2>Tips & Tricks</h2><br />
<br />
<p>Remember to consult with experts even if you are planning to do a public survey or outreach to high schools. With a little bit of help from experienced survey designers or professional educators, your work can become much more effective!</p><br />
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<h2>Where can I start?</h2><br />
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<h3>Seeking Expert Consultations</h3><br />
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<h2>Who is the Policy & Practices Track Committee?</h2><br />
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<ul><br />
<li>Megan Palmer, <a href="http://www.stanford.edu/">Stanford University</a> and <a href="http://www.berkeley.edu/index.html">UC Berkeley</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Emma Frow, <a href="http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/staff/science_technology_and_innovation_studies/frow_emma">University of Edinburgh</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Laura Adam, <a href="http://cns.miis.edu/">James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies</a></li><br />
<li>Nancy Burgess, <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/">US Department of Health & Human Services</a></li><br />
<li>Jane Calvert, <a href="http://www.stis.ed.ac.uk/staff_profiles/calvert_jane">University of Edinburgh</a></li><br />
<li>Linda Kahl, <a href="http://biobricks.org/">BioBricks Foundation</a></li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken, <a href="http://www.synbioproject.org/">Synthetic Biology Project</a>, <a href="http://www.wilsoncenter.org/">Woodrow Wilson Center</a></li><br />
<li>David Lloyd, <a href="http://www.fredsense.com/">FREDsense Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Kenneth Oye, <a href="http://poet.mit.edu/">MIT Program on Emerging Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Piers Millett, <a href="http://www.unog.ch/80256EE600585943/%28httpPages%29/16C37624830EDAE5C12572BC0044DFC1?OpenDocument">United Nations Biological Weapons Convention ISU</a></li><br />
<li>Samuel Yu, <a href="http://www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a></li><br />
<li>Scott Edmunds, <a href="http://www.genomics.cn/en/index">BGI</a></li><br />
<li>Tim Trevan, <a href="http://iclscharter.org/">International Council for the Life Sciences</a></li><br />
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<h5>This page is the central hub for information about safety in iGEM 2014. From the sidebar on the left, you can access all pages related to safety for the 2014 competition.</h5><br />
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<h5>We are developing and improving iGEM's safety practices each year. The guidelines and forms are different from last year, so please read carefully!!</h5><br />
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<p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #337f53;">Beginning of Summer &rarr;</p><br />
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<li><b>Start</b> by reading this page and learning about safety in iGEM. If you have any questions, please contact us!</li><br />
<li><b>Until the Jamboree:</b> Complete <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In"><b>Check-Ins</b></a> and receive approval before acquiring and using certain materials in your lab. You must Check-In for any organism or part that is not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a>.</li><br />
<li><b>By June 23: </b>Submit the <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/About_Our_Lab"><b>About Our Lab</b></a> form.</li><br />
<li><b>By July 21: </b>Submit the Preliminary Version of the <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><b>Safety Form</b></a>.</li><br />
<li><b>During summer: </b>Participate in <a href="#vooh">Virtual Open Office Hours</a> to ask questions and discuss safety topics.</li><br />
<li><b>By September 1:</b> Submit the Final Version of the Safety Form.</li><br />
<li><b>By October 1:</b> Submit any necessary Check-Ins for materials that you used before the Check-In form was available.</li><br />
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<p style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: #337f53; text-align: right;">&rarr; Wiki Freeze & Giant Jamboree!</p><br />
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<p>Welcome to the Safety Hub! My name is Kelly, and I'm here to help you with any questions or problems you might have about safety in iGEM.<br />(I also like to talk about Policy & Practices!)</p><br />
<p>You can contact me by email (safety AT igem DOT org), Skype text chat (kelly_igem), or Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/Kelly_iGEM">@Kelly_iGEM</a>).</p><br />
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<p style="font-weight: bold; color: #337f53; text-align: center; ">The next Virtual Open Office Hours are on <a href="#vooh">August 28!</a></p><br />
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<h2><a class="anchor" id="overview"></a>Overview</h2><br />
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<p style="width: 75%; font-style: italic; text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">First of all, you are responsible for your own safety. Throughout your project, and after we approve any of your forms, you are responsible for living up to the trust we have placed in you to handle potentially dangerous materials safely. Good judgment and proper practices are always necessary. The Safety Committee is here to help you, and to teach you to help yourself.</p><br />
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<p>This year, there are three main tasks you should do: the <strong>About Our Lab form</strong>, the <strong>Check-Ins</strong>, and the <strong>Safety Form</strong>.</p><br />
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<h4><span style="font-size: large; color: #337f53;">!&nbsp;</span> Keep us up to date <span style="font-size: large; color: #337f53;">&nbsp;!</span></h4><br />
<p>If your project changes, you can always submit a new version of any form, even after the deadlines.</p><br />
<p>We encourage you to update your forms if there are significant changes to your project.</p><br />
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<li>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/About_Our_Lab">About Our Lab form</a> is short and easy. It is due on Monday, June 23, near the beginning of summer.</li><br />
<li><a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In">Check-Ins</a> are also short and easy. You must complete Check-Ins for certain materials <strong>before you acquire or use them in your lab</strong>. For materials you have already used in 2014, please complete any Check-Ins by <strong>October 1</strong>. We expect to reply to most Check-Ins within a few days, so your work should not be unduly delayed.</li><br />
<li>The <a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form">Safety Form</a> is longer. Complete a Preliminary Version of the Safety Form by Monday, July 21 (answer as many questions as you can, and leave blank the questions you cannot answer yet). The final version of the Safety Form is due at the end of summer, September 1.</li><br />
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<p>The Requirements section, below, gives more details about each form. You can visit the forms by clicking on the links on the left side of this page. <i>Note: At this time, we are still developing the software behind the forms, so you can view the questions but you cannot write answers or submit forms yet.</i></p><br />
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<h3><a class="anchor" id="requirements.aol"></a>About-Our-Lab Form</h3><br />
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<a href="https://igem.org/Safety/About_Our_Lab"><strong>Complete the form here</strong></a><br />
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<p>The About-Our-Lab form is four questions about your lab facilities and safety practices. Every team should complete an About-Our-Lab form. It is due on <strong>Monday, June 23, 2014</strong>, and it should take much less than one hour to complete.</p><br />
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<p>If you are still searching for a lab space for the summer, and you will not be able to complete the About Our Lab form before the deadline, just email us before June 23 (safety AT igem DOT org), and tell us about your situation.</p><br />
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<h3><a class="anchor" id="requirements.checkin"></a>Check-Ins</h3><br />
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<a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Check_In"><strong>Complete the form here</strong></a><br />
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<h4 style="text-align: center; color: black;"><span style="font-size: large; color: #FF1200;">X&nbsp;&nbsp;</span> Banned Organisms/Parts <span style="font-size: large; color: #FF1200;">&nbsp;&nbsp;X</span></h4><br />
<p>Some of the most dangerous organisms and parts are not allowed in iGEM, even with a Check-In:</p><br />
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<li>Whole organisms from Risk Group 3</li><br />
<li>Whole organisms from Risk Group 4</li><br />
<li>Parts from Risk Group 4 organisms</li><br />
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<p>If you find that you want to use a banned organism/part, you should redesign your project to use a substitute from a safer Risk Group. Consult your advisor or contact us at <span class="email">&lt;safety AT igem DOT org&gt;</span> to get some advice on choosing a substitute.</p><br />
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<p>This year, we are introducing Check-Ins. Check-Ins are a way for you to quickly and easily ask iGEM's safety experts to review your plans for safely acquiring and using a higher risk organism/part, and to approve your plans or suggest changes. Most organisms/parts in iGEM will not require a Check-In.</p><br />
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<p>You should submit a Check-In <strong>before you acquire or use certain materials in your lab</strong>. Specifically, you should send us a Check-In for any organism or part that is not on the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/White_List">White List</a>. We expect to reply to most Check-Ins within a few days at most.</p><br />
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<p>Once the iGEM Safety Committee has approved your Check-In by email, you may begin working with the material (organism or part). You may Check-In for as many organisms/parts as you wish, and any team member may send a Check-In at any time until the Jamboree.</p><br />
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<p>We understand that most teams began working before the Check-In form was published (in mid-August). <strong>You are NOT in trouble, and you do NOT need to stop working</strong>. Now that the Check-In form is ready, please submit the necessary Check-Ins by October 1 (earlier is better). In the "Further Comments" field of each Check-In, describe the work you have already done with that organism/part.</p><br />
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<li><p class="faq">What if I am unsure whether my organism/part requires a Check-In?</p><br />
<p>Ask us! Email safety AT igem DOT org to ask questions about what requires a Check-In. Or, because the Check-In form is short and easy, you can submit a Check-In even if you are unsure whether it is necessary.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">We want to do a little preliminary work with an organism/part, but we might not use it for our final project. Do we still have to Check-In before we acquire the organism/part?</p><br />
<p>Yes! Please Check-In for every organism/part you want to acquire that is not on the White List, even if you will not use it in your final project. You can tell us in the "Further Comments" section that it is not for your final project, or that you are unsure. We have made the Check-In form short and easy, so you can Check-In for many parts, even ones you are not sure about using.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">Uh-oh! We have already started working with an organism/part that is not on the White List. What do we do?</p><br />
<p>Just let us know. Submit the Check-In by October 1 (or sooner if you can), and in the "Further Comments" section, describe what work you have already done with the organism/part. <!--Possible deadline for retroactive check-ins--></p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">Uh-oh! We misunderstood the White List, and we already started working with an organism/part that requires a Check-In. What do we do?</p><br />
<p>Just let us know. Email safety AT igem DOT org to describe the situation, and send us a Check-In promptly. Tell us in the "Further Comments" section what you have done with the organism/part already.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">We are going to use a lot of parts. May we combine them on a single Check-In?</p><br />
<p>If the parts all come from the same parent organism, you may combine them on a single Check-In, but make sure you give complete information about each part. If the parts come from different parent organisms, please send separate Check-Ins.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">You approved our Check-In for an organism/part. Do we still need to ask our university/institution about it? What about checking local laws?</p><br />
<p>Yes! The iGEM Safety Committee does not replace institutional review boards, or your local government. You are responsible for obtaining from your university or government any approvals that might be necessary. Your university or government might have different rules about what organisms/parts require special approval.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">We are only using organisms/parts from the White List, and therefore we do not need to submit any Check-Ins. Do we still need to ask our university/institution about our project? What about checking local laws?</p><br />
<p>Yes! Again, the iGEM Safety Committee does not replace institutional review boards, or your local government. Even if you are only using organisms/parts that are generally considered "safe", you still have the responsibility to follow good laboratory procedures. Also, you are responsible for ensuring that your project complies with the rules of your university/institution, and with the laws of your nation.</p></li><br />
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<a href="https://igem.org/Safety/Safety_Form"><strong>Complete the form here</strong></a><br />
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<p>Every team should complete a Safety Form. This form lets you show us several things:</p><br />
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<li>That you are working responsibly in an appropriate lab.</li><br />
<li>That you are in contact with the biosafety authorities of your university/institution, or of your country.</li><br />
<li>That you are working with your advisors to ensure good lab practices.</li><br />
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<p>The Safety Form also helps you think further about safety for your project as it is now, and as it might be in the future. You should complete a <strong>Preliminary Version</strong> of your safety form by July 21: answer as many questions as you can, tell us about different project ideas, and don't worry about making it perfect. Then, you should complete a <strong>Final Version</strong> of your safety form by September 1. On the Final Version, you should answer all the questions completely.</p><br />
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<p>Any team members can write the Safety Form and save it as a draft. You will need an Instructor to submit the form.</p><br />
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<li><p class="faq">It's only June, and we barely know what our project will be! How can we submit a Preliminary Version of the Safety Form so early?</p><br />
<p>We do not expect your Preliminary Version to be complete or perfect. We only want to get an idea of what your project will be like, and what sort of conditions you are working in. We invite you to tell us about all your project ideas, not just the ones on which you have made substantial progress.</p><br />
<p>You can submit the Safety Form with parts of it left blank. If you do this, use the "Further Comments" section to explain how far you have progressed in your project, and why the blank parts of your Safety Form are blank.</p></li><br />
<li><p class="faq">Why can only Instructors submit the Safety Form?</p><br />
<p>Your instructors are responsible for your safety as a team. Therefore, an instructor must read your Safety Form and approve what you have written. In the past, we required a paper-and-pen signature from a faculty advisor, but many teams had technical difficulties in delivering the signature to iGEM HQ. This year, instead of using a paper-and-pen signature, we chose to allow only instructors to submit the Safety Form.</p></li><br />
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<h3>Tell us about safety on your wiki!</h3><br />
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<p>Your blank wiki includes a "Safety" page. You can customize this page to tell everyone about the ways you're being responsible in your work!</p><br />
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<h3>What about non-biological safety?</h3><br />
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<p>This year, the iGEM safety program only covers biological safety. iGEM does not have safety policies or safety forms for <strong>hazardous chemicals</strong> (methanol, ethidium bromide, etc.), <strong>equipment</strong> (open flames, liquid nitrogen equipment, etc.), or <strong>radioactivity</strong> (radio-labeled nucleotides, etc.). Your advisors and instructors are responsible for ensuring that you work safely with any chemicals, equipment, or radioactivity that you use. Consult your instructors, your laboratory manager, or your lab safety office for help with non-biological safety.</p><br />
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<p>Of course, if you have a question or concern about non-biological safety, you are welcome to ask us (safety AT igem DOT org) at any time! Similarly, we encourage you to write about these issues on your wiki.</p><br />
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<h4>Ask us questions!</h4><br />
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<p>Email safety AT igem DOT org any time, with any questions you might have! We are friendly and available, and we will do our best to answer your questions quickly. <strong>ANY</strong> team member can ask a question, whether you are a student, a leader, or an advisor. And you should not fear that your team will suffer consequences simply because you asked us a question. <em>If you are confused or concerned about anything related to safety, please ask!</em></p><br />
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<p>Participate in our Virtual Open Office Hours via Skype text chat. Virtual Open Office Hours will be hosted by staff member Kelly Drinkwater (please add <span style="font-family: monospace;">kelly_igem</span> as a Skype contact).</p><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.skype.com/">Click here to get Skype in most countries.</a></li><br />
<li><a href="http://skype.gmw.cn/">Click here to get Skype in China.</a></li><br />
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<li>Thursday, August 28, at 12:00 noon EDT (UTC 16:00 on August 28), duration 1 hour</li><br />
<li>Thursday, August 28, at 21:00 EDT (UTC 01:00 on August 29), duration 1 hour</li><br />
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<div class="underconst">This section is under construction. If you know of a good resource, please suggest it!</div><br />
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<li>The <a href="http://www.who.int/csr/resources/publications/biosafety/WHO_CDS_CSR_LYO_2004_11/en/">WHO Biosafety Manual</a> is available in PDF format, in several languages. <i>Official versions:</i> English, Français, Español, Português, 中文, Русский. <i>Unofficial translations:</i> Italiano, 日本語, Српски / srpski, Tiếng Việt.</li><br />
<li>The <a href="http://osp.od.nih.gov/office-biotechnology-activities/biosafety/nih-guidelines">NIH Guidelines</a> are a set of United States rules on how to safely work with recombinant or synthetic DNA molecules. </li><br />
<li>The CDC has published <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety/publications/bmbl5/">Biosafety in Microbial and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)</a>, a comprehensive guide to laboratory safety following U.S. regulations.</li><br />
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<h3>Who can answer my questions about lab safety?</h3><br />
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<p>iGEM HQ is a good resource for safety, but it is not the <i>only</i> resource. You probably have many safety experts right next door to you! For example:</p><br />
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<li>Your faculty advisor or team leaders</li><br />
<li>The laboratory manager for the lab where you work</li><br />
<li>The safety office or Institutional Biosafety Committee at your university/institution</li><br />
<li>Members of your local or national government</li><br />
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<p>Most countries classify microorganisms into four Risk Groups, according to <em>how dangerous</em> they are to humans. In the same way, biology laboratories are classified into four Safety Levels, based on <em>how tightly they contain</em> the experimental microorganisms. Usually, people working with Risk Group 1 organisms will work in a Level 1 lab, people working with Risk Group 2 organisms will work in a Level 2 lab, and so on.</p><br />
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<p>Most iGEM teams work in Level 1 labs, using Risk Group 1 organisms.</p><br />
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<p>Different countries have different definitions of the four Risk Groups or the four laboratory Safety Levels. The tables below are general descriptions and guidelines. They should be mostly true for most countries, but they may differ slightly from the exact rules for your country. You should consult your advisor, your lab manager, or the authorities of your university.</p><br />
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<p>To learn more about Risk Groups and Lab Safety Levels, please visit the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Safety/Risk_Group_Guide">Risk Group Guide</a>.</p><br />
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<td>These organisms do not cause disease in healthy adult humans. (However, they might cause disease in young children, elderly people, or people with immune system deficiencies.)</td><br />
<td><i>E. coli</i> K-12, <i>Bacillus subtilis</i></td><br />
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<td>Moderate risk</td><br />
<td>These organisms cause disease to humans, but the disease is treatable and preventable. These organisms are unlikely to present a serious hazard to public health or the environment.</td><br />
<td><i>Listeria</i>, <i>Salmonella</i>, Herpes virus. (Also, many cell lines such as HeLa contain Risk Group 2 viruses.)</td><br />
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<td>High risk</td><br />
<td>These organisms cause serious disease in humans. Effective treatments and vaccinations are available.</td><br />
<td><i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>, West Nile Virus, Hanta virus, <i>Yersinia pestis</i> (black plague)</td><br />
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<td>Extreme risk</td><br />
<td>These organisms cause serious or deadly disease in humans, and they can be easily transmitted from person to person. Treatments and vaccinations are NOT available.</td><br />
<td>Ebola virus, Marburg virus</td><br />
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<td class="rgtable"><strong>Level 1: The most basic safety procedures.</strong> Work is done on <em>open benches</em>, and workers wear basic protective equipment like <em>rubber gloves</em>.</td><br />
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<td class="rgtable"><strong>Level 2: Moderate safety procedures.</strong> Some work can be done on open bench tops, but any work that might generate aerosols or splashes is done in <em>biosafety cabinets</em>. Workers might wear additional protective equipment, beyond rubber gloves and lab coats.</td><br />
<td class="rgtable"><a href="https://2014.igem.org/File:Sea-turtle-bsl2.jpg"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2014/4/47/Sea-turtle-bsl2.jpg" width="150px"></a></td><br />
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<td class="rgtable"><strong>Level 3: Strong safety procedures.</strong> Work is often done in <em>closed-front biosafety cabinets ("glove boxes")</em>. Alternatively, workers might use an open-front biosafety cabinet (as in Level 2), and wear extra protective equipment, such as <em>face shields, respirators, or suits that cover the whole body</em>.</td><br />
<td class="rgtable" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2014.igem.org/File:Phac-aspc-class3bsc.jpg"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2014/f/f5/Phac-aspc-class3bsc.jpg" width="150px"></a></td><br />
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<td class="rgtable"><strong>Level 4: Maximum safety procedures.</strong> Labs have <em>airlocks</em> for entry and exit, and workers take <em>decontaminating showers</em>. Inside the lab, workers wear <em>"space suits"</em> that isolate the whole body, supply clean air to breathe, and maintain air pressure to stop any stray particles from entering.</td><br />
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<p>To learn about biological risk assessment and responsible research, you can watch the two videos below.</p><br />
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<iframe width="640" height="480" align="center" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9s48kuPNr8U" allowfullscreen><p>Your browser does not support iframes. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9s48kuPNr8U">Click here to watch the Biological Risk Assessment video on YouTube.</a></p></iframe><br />
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<iframe width="640" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kAi5_9JJJKk" allowfullscreen><p>Your browser does not support iframes. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kAi5_9JJJKk">Click here to watch the Responsible Conduct in Synthetic Biology video on YouTube.</a></p></iframe><br />
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<li>Claudia Mickelson, <a href="http://ehs.mit.edu/site/">MIT Environment, Health, and Safety Office</a></li><br />
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<p>Most countries use a four-level Risk Group system to classify microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) according to how dangerous they are to humans. The World Health Organization, an agency of the United Nations, uses four Risk Groups: <strong>Risk Group 1</strong> is for the <strong>most safe</strong> organisms, and <strong>Risk Group 4</strong> is for the <strong>most dangerous</strong> organisms. Risk Groups 2 and 3 fall in between. Most countries in the world use a similar system, and iGEM uses this system as well.</p><br />
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<li><strong>RG 3:</strong> High risk -- organisms cause serious disease in humans. Treatments and vaccines for the disease are usually available.</li><br />
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<li><strong>Reversed numbering:</strong> Some countries, especially those that were formerly part of the Soviet Union, use a system similar to that described above, but with the numbers reversed. In this system, Risk Group 1 contains the most dangerous pathogens, and Level 1 labs have the strongest safety measures. Make sure you know which system your country uses, and whether it is the reverse of what iGEM uses!</li><br />
<li><strong>Special categories:</strong> Each country has its own laws that govern microbiology research, and its own rules for how to work with different organisms safely in the lab. In addition to the four basic Risk Groups, many countries also define special Risk Group / Safety Level categories for certain microorganisms. For example, there might be a category "2+" for organisms that are among the most dangerous of Risk Group 2, or a category "2-Agricultural" for organisms that cause disease in farm animals or crop plants.</li><br />
<li><strong>Differences in Risk Group classification:</strong> Different countries may assign the same organism to different Risk Groups. Often, this is because the same organism is more dangerous in certain parts of the world. For example, a pathogen that is more deadly in hot climates might be rated Risk Group 3 by countries with hot weather, but the same organism might be rated Risk Group 2 in countries with very cold weather.</li><br />
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<p>To determine the Risk Group of an organism, we must consult reliable sources. There is no world-wide standard list of microorganisms and their Risk Groups. Some countries and some cell culture vendors have provided lists, but no single list includes all species, so you might need to check several sources. iGEM recommends three sources for Risk Group information: <strong>Canadian PSDS, NIH Guidelines, and DSMZ.</strong></p><br />
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<p>To use the PSDS, begin by scrolling down and finding your species in the list. Click on the species name to bring up extensive safety information about that species. Scroll down to "SECTION VII". Some species have a "RISK GROUP" explicitly listed. Other species only have "CONTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS", which will recommend an appropriate laboratory Safety Level / Containment Level.</p><br />
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<p>The <a href="http://osp.od.nih.gov/office-biotechnology-activities/biosafety/nih-guidelines">NIH Guidelines</a> are a set of rules that govern research on recombinant/synthetic DNA in the United States. Appendix B of the guidelines gives a list of pathogens in Risk Groups 2, 3, and 4. It does not list Risk Group 1 organisms.</p><br />
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<p><i>Escherichia coli</i> is the most commonly used bacterium in molecular biology. <i>E. coli</i> bacteria naturally live inside the human digestive system. We scientists are used to thinking of <i>E. coli</i> as "safe", but many strains of <i>E. coli</i> cause terrible diseases! Famous strains such as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escherichia_coli_O157:H7">E. coli O157:H7</a> have caused many deaths. Most disease-causing strains of E. coli are considered Risk Group 2.</p><br />
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<p><i>E. coli</i> K-12 is a "lab strain". The K-12 strain cannot survive in the human digestive system, and does not produce toxins. K-12 is Risk Group 1, and it may be used in Level 1 laboratories with the most basic safety precautions, such as rubber gloves. Similarly, the strains derived from K-12 (such as DH5alpha, TOP10, etc.) are also Risk Group 1.</p><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.dsmz.de/catalogues/catalogue-microorganisms.html">Catalogue Microorganisms</a> -- search bacteria. Enter your genus, species, and/or strain information in the "Search term" box, and click Search. You will receive a long list of results, which may include many different strains and species. Examine the list to find the correct strain, and click on its DSM number to view its catalogue page. The Risk Group is listed in the table.</li><br />
<li><a href="http://www.dsmz.de/catalogues/catalogue-human-and-animal-cell-lines.html">Catalogue Human and Animal Cell Lines</a> -- search this catalogue by the same method as for Catalogue Microorganisms.</li><br />
<li><a href="http://www.dsmz.de/bacterial-diversity/prokaryotic-nomenclature-up-to-date/prokariotic-nomenclature-up-to-date.html">Prokaryotic Nomenclature Up to Date</a> is an alphabetical list of <i>all</i> bacterial and archaeal species names with standing in the literature. Find your species in the list, and click on its name to view details. In the table row "Type strain", look for a blue DSM link. If one is present, it will bring you to a DSMZ catalogue page where you can find details about that species. The Risk Group is listed in the table. (If there is no blue DSM link, it means that the DSMZ does not offer that species.) <i>Note: Prokaryotic Nomenclature Up to Date concerns wild organisms, not lab strains. Therefore, it will tell you that E. coli is Risk Group 2. E. coli K-12, or "lab strain" E. coli, is not the same as "wild" E. coli! (For more information, read the orange box on the right.)</i></li><br />
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<p>The four Risk Groups only apply to microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, and viruses), with very few exceptions. For animals, plants, and other multicellular organisms, there are different safety guidelines. Your country and your university have their own guidelines governing experiments on animals and plants. You should consult your advisor, your lab manager, or the authorities at your university.</p><br />
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<p>If you are using a part from an animal or plant, you should consider the <strong>function</strong> of the part, and consider whether it might be dangerous to humans. For example, the gene that codes for Green Fluorescent Protein comes from the jellyfish <i>Aequorea victoria</i>. Therefore, in the strictest interpretation, GFP does not have any associated Risk Group. However, GFP is only a fluorescent protein, absorbing and emitting light, so it is safe for humans and you can use it in a Level 1 laboratory. If you consider a different gene from <i>A. victoria</i>, such as the gene that produces the toxin in its stinging tentacles, you might get a very different answer!</p><br />
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The iGEM competition calls on students to build interdisciplinary teams of biologists, chemists, physicists, engineers, and computer scientists to ask new questions about what synthetic biology can do. Over the past ten years, thousands of students from countries around the world have started to imagine a future that uses biology as a design medium, and that relies on open-source, standardized parts to build with biology. The most successful teams often work hard to imagine their projects in a social context, and to better understand issues that might influence the design and use of their technologies. Increasingly, they also work with students and advisors from the humanities and social sciences to explore topics concerning ethical, legal, social, economic, biosafety or biosecurity issues related to their work. Consideration of these “Human Practices” is crucial for building safe and sustainable projects that serve the public interest.<br />
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In previous years, iGEM teams that have made significant contributions to integrating broader social considerations into the design of their synthetic biology devices, have been awarded with the Special Prize for Best Policy and Practices Advance. This year we are introducing a dedicated ‘Policy & Practices’ track for teams looking to contribute detailed work grounded in the humanities and social sciences. The new name of ‘Policy & Practices’ is intended to reflect a broadened and matured vision for activities in this track - and across iGEM as a whole - that has evolved from the strong track record of Policy and Practices at iGEM.<br />
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<li> Projects that are grounded in a clear understanding of the structure and practice of synthetic biology, and the broader social and political context in which this technology is being developed.</li><br />
<li>Thoughtful and critical investigation using approaches from the social sciences and humanities.</li><br />
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A dossier of exemplary projects from previous iGEM competitions is currently in development.<br />
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<h2><a class="anchor" id="Requirements"></a>Requirements:</h2><br />
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Policy and Practices teams must meet the general <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Requirements">iGEM 2014 requirements</a>. In addition, P&P teams must meet the following <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Requirements#policypractices"> track specific requirements</a>:<br />
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<li><strong>Developing your iGEM Policy & Practices Team:</strong><br />
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<li> <strong>Faculty Advisors:</strong> Each team must work with at least two senior mentors. One of the senior mentors must be a faculty member. One mentor should be based in the humanities or social sciences (for example, law, economics, sociology, public policy), and one from any other discipline including, but not limited to, science, engineering, social sciences, medicine, and law. Additional faculty members may also be listed as faculty advisors. One faculty member must be designated as the primary faculty advisor. She or he is ultimately responsible for the official registration of the team, the team roster, and payment of team fees.<br />
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<li><strong>Advisors:</strong> In addition to the required roles above, teams are encouraged to recruit non-faculty advisors. These can include postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers, as well as current or former policymakers, government officials, legal advisors, entrepreneurs, or members of non-governmental organizations, regulatory agencies or funding bodies.<br />
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<li><strong>Questions?</strong> This is an experimental track, so please contact us at policypractices@igem.org if you have any questions or concerns about participation and team requirements.<br />
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<li><strong>Project Submissions:</strong><br />
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Team submissions are required to convey (1) the project inspiration, (2) clearly articulated question(s) the project proposes to address, (3) detailed method(s) used (and their assumptions), (4) discussion of the challenges encountered in pursuing this work, (5) an explanation of who the project findings should be of interest to and why, and (6) an explanation of how the approach(es) might be adapted and scaled for others to use.<br />
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These questions should be addressed in the following ways, in addition to the standard wiki, poster and presentation requirements for all iGEM teams. [Please note that these requirements are subject to revision until medal criteria are announced]:<br />
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<li> A 2-page executive summary (that can reference additional resources on your wiki) </li><br />
<li> A 3-minute video that is accessible to an interested lay audience</li><br />
<li>any other formats you think can help iGEM teams and the broader community understand and <br />
interact with your work. This could be anything from an educational handbook, a software tool, a <br />
report, or a policy brief. We encourage you to be creative and to think about platforms that can be <br />
broadly shared and adapted.</li><br />
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<li><strong>Parts:</strong> Teams in the policy & practices track will not receive a copy of the 2014 distribution. They are not required to perform wet-lab work or to deposit new BioBricks in the Registry. Teams that do wish to receive a distribution copy of the 2014 distribution must request one from policypractices [at] igem [dot] org, and be affiliated with a university or community laboratory. Teams that do wish to use and submit a new part must adhere to <a href="https://igem.org/Safety"> safety </a> and <a href="http://parts.igem.org/cgi/dna_transfer/index.cgi"> iGEM submission guidelines</a>.<br />
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<h2><a class="anchor" id="Exemplar Projects"></a>Exemplar Policy and Practice Projects in iGEM</h2><br />
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<p>For a list of exemplary past projects, please see the <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Policy_and_Practices#exemplars">Policy & Practices Hub</a>.</p><br />
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<h2><a class="anchor" id="Medal Criteria"></a>Medal Criteria</h2><br />
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<b>Bronze. </b>The following 7 goals must be achieved:<br><br />
<ol id="criterialist"><br />
<li>Complete Policy & Practices Judging Form.</li><br />
<li>Create a Team Wiki.</li><br />
<li>Create a 2-page Executive Summary, a 3-minute video, and a more detailed output in a shareable format of your choosing (e.g. briefing note, article, editorial, comic, film, etc.), accessible to an interested lay audience.</li><br />
<li>Present a Poster and a Talk at the iGEM Jamboree.</li><br />
<li>Clearly document a Policy & Practices question(s) your team chose to address, and explain its relevance.</li><br />
<li>Detail the method(s) and sources of information you used to address this question. </li><br />
<li>Outline the rationale and assumptions involved in the project question(s) and method(s), including if and how it adapts previous iGEM teams’ work.</li><br />
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<b>Silver</b>: In addition to the Bronze Medal requirements, the following 4 goals must be achieved:<br><br />
<ol id="criterialist"><br />
<li>Apply your proposed method, showing the extent to which it allowed you to answer your question(s) in part or in whole.</li><br />
<li>Evaluate your approach, describing the advantages and limitations of your method(s) in relation to the questions asked.</li><br />
<li>Outline how your team managed limitations or challenges of your method(s).</li><br />
<li>Detail how your method(s) could be applied by future iGEM teams.</li><br />
</ol><br />
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<b>Gold</b>: In addition to the Bronze and Silver Medal requirements, demonstrate the usefulness or impact of your project in guiding Policy and Practices in synthetic biology. This could include one or more of the following: <br><br />
<ol id="criterialist"><br />
<li>Produce data that can be used in an ongoing Policy and Practices-related discussion at the national or international level. Detail the process, how your data could be used, and what impact this could have. (For an example of such data, see the <a href="https://2009.igem.org/Team:PKU_Beijing/Human/Survey">2009 Peking University project</a>.)</li><br />
<li>Develop a tool to explore, advance or resolve a real-world Policy and Practices issue around synthetic biology. Describe your progress in developing the tool, what more would be needed to improve its functionality, and how it helps to address the issue identified. (For an example, see the <a href="https://2009.igem.org/Team:PKU_Beijing/Human/Survey">2010 VT-ENSIMAG software tool</a>)</li><br />
<li>Conduct a real-world test of your ideas (which may use iGEM as a venue), and describe the results. This could include engaging the intended audience or users of your work to gain their insights and feedback. Clearly describe the implications of the results of this test for synthetic biology governance. Describe steps taken to ensure your project is in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. (For an example, see the <a href="https://2013.igem.org/Team:Lethbridge/human_practices">2013 Lethbridge project</a>).</li><br />
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<h2><a class="anchor" id="Committee"></a>Policy and Practices Track Committee:</h2><br />
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<strong>Committee Members:</strong><br />
<li>Megan Palmer (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Emma Frow (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Laura Adam </li><br />
<li>Nancy Burgess </li><br />
<li>Jane Calvert </li><br />
<li>Linda Kahl </li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken</li><br />
<li>David Lloyd </li><br />
<li>Ken Oye</li><br />
<li>Piers Millet</li><br />
<li>Samuel Yu</li><br />
<li>Scott Edmunds</li><br />
<li>Tim Trevan</li><br />
<li>Others TBA</li><br />
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<strong>Friends of Policy & Practices:</strong><br />
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<p><br />
We are developing a network of friendly experts in policy & practice topics. Friend of Policy & Practices help guide P&P at iGEM (e.g. as advisors and judges) and are willing to offer expert guidance to teams as they develop their projects. <br />
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Please contact the committee chairs at policypractices [at] igem [dot] org if you are interested in participating.<br />
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<h2>What is "Policy & Practices"?</h2><br />
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<blockquote><p>"Policy & Practices is the study of how your work affects the world, and how the world affects your work."</p><br />
<p>&mdash; Peter Carr, Director of Judging</p><br />
</blockquote><br />
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<p>(Note: difference between P&P track and P&P component of all projects)</p><br />
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<a class="anchor" id="topics"></a><br />
<h2>Suggested Topic Areas</h2><br />
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<h3>Assessing Your Project</h3><br />
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<h4>Risk Assessment</h4><br />
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<p>How might your project affect the health of humans or the environment? If it is a Health & Medicine project, will it be safe for patients, and will it have side effects? If it is an Environment project, will it affect biodiversity?</p><br />
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<p>Consult with experts and consider the potential risks of your project. Think about how to address and minimize those risks.</p><br />
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<h4>Feasibility Assessment</h4><br />
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<p>Consider the economics of your project. How does it compare to competing technologies and methods for accomplishing the same goal? Is it possible to manufacture and sell your product at a price that your users are willing to pay? Who might lose their job -- or gain a new job -- as a result of your project?</p><br />
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<h4>End-User Considerations</h4><br />
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<p>How will people actually use your project? How will it be delivered (as a pill, as an environmental monitoring station, as a garden spray, as an industrial/factory process)? What should it cost? How quickly must it operate? How should users safely dispose of your product, once they are finished using it?</p><br />
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<p>Approach some potential end-users of your project and find out about their daily lives. Examine how your project might fit into their daily routines, or how it might <i>change</i> their daily routines.</p><br />
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<h3>Helping the Practice of Science and Engineering</h3><br />
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<h4>Law and Regulation</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Synthetic biology is a new and rapidly changing field of engineering, and it presents great challenges for local, national, and international laws.</p><br />
<br />
<p>Are there lawmakers in your country who ought to know more about synthetic biology? See if you can give them an informative presentation!</p><br />
<br />
<p>What are the laws that apply to scientists and engineers in your country? Are any of them too strict, preventing the advancement of science? Are any of them too permissive, allowing scientists to proceed without accounting for the possible harms that might result? Discuss the situation with experts and write to your lawmakers!</p><br />
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<h4>Safety</h4><br />
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<h4>Security</h4><br />
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<p>Could your project be misused by someone who wanted to purposefully hurt humans or the environment? Can you make changes in your design to prevent such purposeful misuse?</p><br />
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<p>Can you spot any gaps in the laws, customs, and institutions that prevent malicious people from using synthetic biology to do harm? What exactly are the vulnerabilities? Can you do some "white hat hacking" to test those vulnerabilities? How could those vulnerabilities be fixed?</p><br />
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<p>("White hat hacking" means that you openly and honestly test the security of a system, intending to expose and repair a vulnerability without exploiting it. For example, to test the security of a DNA synthesis company against people ordering dangerous pathogenic genes, you might place an order for dangerous pathogenic genes, but then contact the company, explain your intent, and ask them to halt the order before they actually send you any dangerous DNA.)</p><br />
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<h4>Philosophy</h4><br />
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<h3>Public Engagement</h3><br />
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<h4>Education</h4><br />
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<h4>Public Outreach & Dialogue</h4><br />
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<h4>Ethics</h4><br />
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<a class="anchor" id="exemplars"></a><br />
<h2>Exemplary Past Projects</h2><br />
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<a href="https://2011.igem.org/Team:Imperial_College_London/Human_Overview"> Imperial College London 2011</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b>Using Policy and Practices to inform the design of the synthetic biological device.<br><br />
The Policy and Practices in this project was extremely well-integrated into the scientific work – the team put equal weight on experimental work, Policy and Practices and modelling. Policy and Practices work involved engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including companies, plant scientists and charities concerned with desertification, and holding interdisciplinary Policy and Practices panel discussions drawing on people with a range of different expertise. These discussions informed the design choices made by the team.<br><br />
Contributor: Jane Calvert<br />
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<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Evry/HumanPractice">Evry 2012 </a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Philosophical investigation concerning the introduction of Xenopus tropicalis as a new chassis for iGEM.<br><br />
This is a very original philosophical project that was closely related to the scientific work being done by the team, who introduced Xenopus tropicalis as a new chassis for iGEM. The sophisticated philosophical and historical analysis of the Policy and Practices work challenges some of the taken-for-granted assumptions of iGEM, by asking whether the term ‘chassis’ – borrowed from mechanical engineering – is appropriate to apply to a model organism (and animal) like a frog. Importantly, the project draws attention to the ‘non-innocence’ of metaphors in synthetic biology. Overall, it transcends ‘pro’ and ‘anti’ discussions, raising thought-provoking questions rather than imposing one particular answer.<br><br />
Contributor: Jane Calvert<br />
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<a href="https://2010.igem.org/Team:BCCS-Bristol/Human_Practices">BCCS_Bristol 2010</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Marketing and Commercialization<br><br />
The Bristol team was working on developing a nitrate sensor for soil applications. What was impressive about this Policy and Practices project was how the team was able to take their idea and look at the possibilities for implementing this project in the real world. They went out and engaged farmers in their area, asking them if they saw value in using their system as a product, challenged ideas pertaining to GMO use in industry, and gathered a large amount of data to show whether their concept could be adopted in the real world. From these interviews they inspired their system and developed marketing materials (pamphlets, etc.) to engage their potential customer base. <br><br />
Contributor: David Lloyd<br />
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<a href="https://2013.igem.org/Team:IIT_Madras/HumanPractices">Indian Institute of Technology Madras 2013</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Engagement with broader communities, education and helping society.<br><br />
The team that won the HP award in the 2013 Asian Jamboree, was selected as they pushed the boundaries of the education side of human practice, being the only team we saw that potentially saved peoples lives. Being based in India and doing a project on Shigella transmission and food poisoning, for the HP part of their project they instigated a grass roots campaign to educate consumers of the dangers and how to avoid shigella contamination. Translated materials on the dangers of shigellosis into a number of regional languages, also going to small-scale slaughter houses across the country to explain these issues in person.<br><br />
Contributor: Scott Edmunds<br />
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<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:UT-Tokyo-Software/Medal">UT Tokyo Software 2012</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Social and educative side, democratizing and making iGEM participation easier for participants.<br><br />
The team that won the HP award in the 2012 Asian Jamboree demonstrated how a software team can make a great impact on the education and practices side, producing a much more intuitive BioBrick search interface, as well as gamification of software to help the teaching of BioBrick standard assembly using fun puzzle games. Building something useful on an open API, this is also a nice example of the benefits of the iGEM open source approach.<br><br />
Contributor: Scott Edmunds<br />
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<a href="https://2013.igem.org/Team:Hong_Kong_HKUST/hp/cp">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2013 </a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP Work:</i></b> Looking at the economic and policy dimensions of synthetic biology.<br><br />
Why Notable: This was one of the runners up for the HP award at the 2013 Asian Jamboree, and they did a good job cataloging the synthetic biology ecosystem in East Asia. The team produced detailed and well researched summaries of the various academic and industrial players, iGEM teams, and relevant funding bodies and regulations in each of the countries covered.<br><br />
Contributor: Scott Edmunds<br />
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<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Stanford-Brown"> 2012: Stanford-Brown</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Looking into legal and intellectual property rights in iGEM and synthetic biology.<br><br />
The 2012 Stanford-Brown iGEM team forayed into the realm of Practices when they encountered a patent that appeared to cover a gene they wished to use in their work. Unsure how to approach reading or understanding the patent, they sought the help of experts (It turns out both parents of one of the students were patent attorneys). They realized they were not the only iGEM team to encounter patenting issues and decided to create a practical iGEM-specific guide to U.S. patent law. As a complement to their practical guide, the team also compiled reviews to spur discussion amongst iGEMers on the ethics of gene patenting.<br />
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Useful project links:<br />
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<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Stanford-Brown/HumanPractices/PatentGuide">Stanford-Brown guide to U.S. patent law</a><br></li><br />
<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:Stanford-Brown/HumanPractices/PatentEthics">Stanford-Brown guide to patent ethics</a></li><br />
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<a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:British_Columbia">University of British Columbia 2012</a><br />
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<b><i>Area of HP work:</i></b> Looking into legal and intellectual property rights in iGEM and synthetic biology.<br><br />
The 2012 UBC iGEM team also explored intellectual property as part of their work on Practices, but came up with a different approach. They developed a survey to assess the experience of iGEM teams with patents and other property rights, and then created a country-neutral guide to intellectual property that reflected the interests of the iGEM community. Importantly, the UBC iGEM team networked with other iGEM teams to get an impressively high rate of participation for their survey.<br />
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Useful project links:<br />
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<ul><br />
<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:British_Columbia/Human_Practices/IP">Survey results</a><br></li><br />
<li><a href="https://2012.igem.org/Team:British_Columbia/Human_Practices/IP_FAQ">iGEM guide to intellectual property</a></li><br />
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<h2>Tips & Tricks</h2><br />
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<p>Remember to consult with experts even if you are planning to do a public survey or outreach to high schools. With a little bit of help from experienced survey designers or professional educators, your work can become much more effective!</p><br />
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<h2>Where can I start?</h2><br />
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<h3>Seeking Expert Consultations</h3><br />
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<h2>Who is the Policy & Practices Track Committee?</h2><br />
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<li>Megan Palmer, <a href="http://cisac.stanford.edu/">Stanford University Center for International Security and Cooperation</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Emma Frow, <a href="http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/staff/science_technology_and_innovation_studies/frow_emma">University of Edinburgh</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Laura Adam, <a href="http://cns.miis.edu/">James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies</a></li><br />
<li>Nancy Burgess, <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/">US Department of Health & Human Services</a></li><br />
<li>Jane Calvert, <a href="http://www.stis.ed.ac.uk/staff_profiles/calvert_jane">University of Edinburgh</a></li><br />
<li>Linda Kahl, <a href="http://biobricks.org/">BioBricks Foundation</a></li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken, <a href="http://www.synbioproject.org/">Synthetic Biology Project</a>, <a href="http://www.wilsoncenter.org/">Woodrow Wilson Center</a></li><br />
<li>David Lloyd, <a href="http://www.fredsense.com/">FREDsense Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Kenneth Oye, <a href="http://poet.mit.edu/">MIT Program on Emerging Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Piers Millett, <a href="http://www.unog.ch/80256EE600585943/%28httpPages%29/16C37624830EDAE5C12572BC0044DFC1?OpenDocument">United Nations Biological Weapons Convention ISU</a></li><br />
<li>Samuel Yu, <a href="http://www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a></li><br />
<li>Scott Edmunds, <a href="http://www.genomics.cn/en/index">BGI</a></li><br />
<li>Tim Trevan, <a href="http://iclscharter.org/">International Council for the Life Sciences</a></li><br />
<li>(others TBA)</li><br />
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<h2>What is "Policy & Practices"?</h2><br />
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<blockquote><p>"Policy & Practices is the study of how your work affects the world, and how the world affects your work."</p><br />
<p>&mdash; Peter Carr, Director of Judging</p><br />
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<p>(Note: difference between P&P track and P&P component of all projects)</p><br />
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<h3>Assessing Your Project</h3><br />
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<h4>Risk Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How might your project affect the health of humans or the environment? If it is a Health & Medicine project, will it be safe for patients, and will it have side effects? If it is an Environment project, will it affect biodiversity?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Consult with experts and consider the potential risks of your project. Think about how to address and minimize those risks.</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Feasibility Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Consider the economics of your project. How does it compare to competing technologies and methods for accomplishing the same goal? Is it possible to manufacture and sell your product at a price that your users are willing to pay? Who might lose their job -- or gain a new job -- as a result of your project?</p><br />
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<h4>End-User Considerations</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How will people actually use your project? How will it be delivered (as a pill, as an environmental monitoring station, as a garden spray, as an industrial/factory process)? What should it cost? How quickly must it operate? How should users safely dispose of your product, once they are finished using it?</p><br />
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<p>Approach some potential end-users of your project and find out about their daily lives. Examine how your project might fit into their daily routines, or how it might <i>change</i> their daily routines.</p><br />
<br />
<h3>Helping the Practice of Science and Engineering</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Law and Regulation</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Synthetic biology is a new and rapidly changing field of engineering, and it presents great challenges for local, national, and international laws.</p><br />
<br />
<p>Are there lawmakers in your country who ought to know more about synthetic biology? See if you can give them an informative presentation!</p><br />
<br />
<p>What are the laws that apply to scientists and engineers in your country? Are any of them too strict, preventing the advancement of science? Are any of them too permissive, allowing scientists to proceed without accounting for the possible harms that might result? Discuss the situation with experts and write to your lawmakers!</p><br />
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<h4>Safety</h4><br />
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<h4>Security</h4><br />
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<p>Could your project be misused by someone who wanted to purposefully hurt humans or the environment? Can you make changes in your design to prevent such purposeful misuse?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Can you spot any gaps in the laws, customs, and institutions that prevent malicious people from using synthetic biology to do harm? What exactly are the vulnerabilities? Can you do some "white hat hacking" to test those vulnerabilities? How could those vulnerabilities be fixed?</p><br />
<br />
<p>("White hat hacking" means that you openly and honestly test the security of a system, intending to expose and repair a vulnerability without exploiting it. For example, to test the security of a DNA synthesis company against people ordering dangerous pathogenic genes, you might place an order for dangerous pathogenic genes, but then contact the company, explain your intent, and ask them to halt the order before they actually send you any dangerous DNA.)</p><br />
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<h4>Philosophy</h4><br />
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<h3>Public Engagement</h3><br />
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<h4>Education</h4><br />
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<br />
<h4>Ethics</h4><br />
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<a class="anchor" id="exemplars"></a><br />
<h2>Exemplary Past Projects</h2><br />
<br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Tracks/Policy_Practices#Exemplar%20Projects">Exemplary Past Projects</a></p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips & Tricks</h2><br />
<br />
<p>Remember to consult with experts even if you are planning to do a public survey or outreach to high schools. With a little bit of help from experienced survey designers or professional educators, your work can become much more effective!</p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="start"></a><br />
<h2>Where can I start?</h2><br />
<br />
<h3>Seeking Expert Consultations</h3><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="committee"></a><br />
<h2>Who is the Policy & Practices Track Committee?</h2><br />
<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Megan Palmer, <a href="http://cisac.stanford.edu/">Stanford University Center for International Security and Cooperation</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Emma Frow, <a href="http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/staff/science_technology_and_innovation_studies/frow_emma">University of Edinburgh</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Laura Adam, <a href="http://cns.miis.edu/">James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies</a></li><br />
<li>Nancy Burgess, <a href="http://www.hhs.gov/">US Department of Health & Human Services</a></li><br />
<li>Jane Calvert, <a href="http://www.stis.ed.ac.uk/staff_profiles/calvert_jane">University of Edinburgh</a></li><br />
<li>Linda Kahl, <a href="http://biobricks.org/">BioBricks Foundation</a></li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken, <a href="http://www.synbioproject.org/">Synthetic Biology Project</a>, <a href="http://www.wilsoncenter.org/">Woodrow Wilson Center</a></li><br />
<li>David Lloyd, <a href="http://www.fredsense.com/">FREDsense Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Kenneth Oye, <a href="http://poet.mit.edu/">MIT Program on Emerging Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Piers Millett, <a href="http://www.unog.ch/80256EE600585943/%28httpPages%29/16C37624830EDAE5C12572BC0044DFC1?OpenDocument">United Nations Biological Weapons Convention ISU</a></li><br />
<li>Samuel Yu, <a href="http://www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a></li><br />
<li>Scott Edmunds, <a href="http://www.genomics.cn/en/index">BGI</a></li><br />
<li>Tim Trevan, <a href="http://iclscharter.org/">International Council for the Life Sciences</a></li><br />
<li>(others TBA)</li><br />
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<blockquote><p>"Policy & Practices is the study of how your work affects the world, and how the world affects your work."</p><br />
<p>&mdash; Peter Carr, Director of Judging</p><br />
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<p>(Note: difference between P&P track and P&P component of all projects)</p><br />
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<h3>Assessing Your Project</h3><br />
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<h4>Risk Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How might your project affect the health of humans or the environment? If it is a Health & Medicine project, will it be safe for patients, and will it have side effects? If it is an Environment project, will it affect biodiversity?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Consult with experts and consider the potential risks of your project. Think about how to address and minimize those risks.</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Feasibility Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Consider the economics of your project. How does it compare to competing technologies and methods for accomplishing the same goal? Is it possible to manufacture and sell your product at a price that your users are willing to pay? Who might lose their job -- or gain a new job -- as a result of your project?</p><br />
<br />
<h4>End-User Considerations</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How will people actually use your project? How will it be delivered (as a pill, as an environmental monitoring station, as a garden spray, as an industrial/factory process)? What should it cost? How quickly must it operate? How should users safely dispose of your product, once they are finished using it?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Approach some potential end-users of your project and find out about their daily lives. Examine how your project might fit into their daily routines, or how it might <i>change</i> their daily routines.</p><br />
<br />
<h3>Helping the Practice of Science and Engineering</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Law and Regulation</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Synthetic biology is a new and rapidly changing field of engineering, and it presents great challenges for local, national, and international laws.</p><br />
<br />
<p>Are there lawmakers in your country who ought to know more about synthetic biology? See if you can give them an informative presentation!</p><br />
<br />
<p>What are the laws that apply to scientists and engineers in your country? Are any of them too strict, preventing the advancement of science? Are any of them too permissive, allowing scientists to proceed without accounting for the possible harms that might result? Discuss the situation with experts and write to your lawmakers!</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Safety</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Security</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Could your project be misused by someone who wanted to purposefully hurt humans or the environment? Can you make changes in your design to prevent such purposeful misuse?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Can you spot any gaps in the laws, customs, and institutions that prevent malicious people from using synthetic biology to do harm? What exactly are the vulnerabilities? Can you do some "white hat hacking" to test those vulnerabilities? How could those vulnerabilities be fixed?</p><br />
<br />
<p>("White hat hacking" means that you openly and honestly test the security of a system, intending to expose and repair a vulnerability without exploiting it. For example, to test the security of a DNA synthesis company against people ordering dangerous pathogenic genes, you might place an order for dangerous pathogenic genes, but then contact the company, explain your intent, and ask them to halt the order before they actually send you any dangerous DNA.)</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Philosophy</h4><br />
<br />
<h3>Public Engagement</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Education</h4><br />
<br />
<p><br />
<br />
<h4>Public Outreach & Dialogue</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Ethics</h4><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="exemplars"></a><br />
<h2>Exemplary Past Projects</h2><br />
<br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Tracks/Policy_Practices#Exemplar%20Projects">Exemplary Past Projects</a></p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips & Tricks</h2><br />
<br />
<p>Remember to consult with experts even if you are planning to do a public survey or outreach to high schools. With a little bit of help from experienced survey designers or professional educators, your work can become much more effective!</p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="start"></a><br />
<h2>Where can I start?</h2><br />
<br />
<h3>Seeking Expert Consultations</h3><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="committee"></a><br />
<h2>Who is the Policy & Practices Track Committee?</h2><br />
<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Megan Palmer, <a href="http://cisac.stanford.edu/">Stanford University Center for International Security and Cooperation</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Emma Frow, <a href="http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/staff/science_technology_and_innovation_studies/frow_emma">University of Edinburgh</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Laura Adam, <a href="http://cns.miis.edu/">James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies</a></li><br />
<li>Nancy Burgess, <a href="http://www.dtra.mil/">US Defense Threat Reduction Agency</a></li><br />
<li>Jane Calvert, <a href="http://www.stis.ed.ac.uk/staff_profiles/calvert_jane">University of Edinburgh</a></li><br />
<li>Linda Kahl, <a href="http://biobricks.org/">BioBricks Foundation</a></li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken, <a href="http://www.synbioproject.org/">Synthetic Biology Project</a>, <a href="http://www.wilsoncenter.org/">Woodrow Wilson Center</a></li><br />
<li>David Lloyd, <a href="http://www.fredsense.com/">FREDsense Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Kenneth Oye, <a href="http://poet.mit.edu/">MIT Program on Emerging Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Piers Millett, <a href="http://www.unog.ch/80256EE600585943/%28httpPages%29/16C37624830EDAE5C12572BC0044DFC1?OpenDocument">United Nations Biological Weapons Convention ISU</a></li><br />
<li>Samuel Yu, <a href="http://www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a></li><br />
<li>Scott Edmunds, <a href="http://www.genomics.cn/en/index">BGI</a></li><br />
<li>Tim Trevan, <a href="http://iclscharter.org/">International Council for the Life Sciences</a></li><br />
<li>(others TBA)</li><br />
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<br />
<blockquote><p>"Policy & Practices is the study of how your work affects the world, and how the world affects your work."</p><br />
<p>&mdash; Peter Carr, Director of Judging</p><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<p>(Note: difference between P&P track and P&P component of all projects)</p><br />
<br />
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<h2>Suggested Topic Areas</h2><br />
<br />
<h3>Assessing Your Project</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Risk Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How might your project affect the health of humans or the environment? If it is a Health & Medicine project, will it be safe for patients, and will it have side effects? If it is an Environment project, will it affect biodiversity?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Consult with experts and consider the potential risks of your project. Think about how to address and minimize those risks.</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Feasibility Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Consider the economics of your project. How does it compare to competing technologies and methods for accomplishing the same goal? Is it possible to manufacture and sell your product at a price that your users are willing to pay? Who might lose their job -- or gain a new job -- as a result of your project?</p><br />
<br />
<h4>End-User Considerations</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How will people actually use your project? How will it be delivered (as a pill, as an environmental monitoring station, as a garden spray, as an industrial/factory process)? What should it cost? How quickly must it operate? How should users safely dispose of your product, once they are finished using it?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Approach some potential end-users of your project and find out about their daily lives. Examine how your project might fit into their daily routines, or how it might <i>change</i> their daily routines.</p><br />
<br />
<h3>Helping the Practice of Science and Engineering</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Law and Regulation</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Synthetic biology is a new and rapidly changing field of engineering, and it presents great challenges for local, national, and international laws.</p><br />
<br />
<p>Are there lawmakers in your country who ought to know more about synthetic biology? See if you can give them an informative presentation!</p><br />
<br />
<p>What are the laws that apply to scientists and engineers in your country? Are any of them too strict, preventing the advancement of science? Are any of them too permissive, allowing scientists to proceed without accounting for the possible harms that might result? Discuss the situation with experts and write to your lawmakers!</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Safety</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Security</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Could your project be misused by someone who wanted to purposefully hurt humans or the environment? Can you make changes in your design to prevent such purposeful misuse?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Can you spot any gaps in the laws, customs, and institutions that prevent malicious people from using synthetic biology to do harm? What exactly are the vulnerabilities? Can you do some "white hat hacking" to test those vulnerabilities? How could those vulnerabilities be fixed?</p><br />
<br />
<p>("White hat hacking" means that you openly and honestly test the security of a system, intending to expose and repair a vulnerability without exploiting it. For example, to test the security of a DNA synthesis company against people ordering dangerous pathogenic genes, you might place an order for dangerous pathogenic genes, but then contact the company, explain your intent, and ask them to halt the order before they actually send you any dangerous DNA.)</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Philosophy</h4><br />
<br />
<h3>Public Engagement</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Education</h4><br />
<br />
<p><br />
<br />
<h4>Public Outreach & Dialogue</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Ethics</h4><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="exemplars"></a><br />
<h2>Exemplary Past Projects</h2><br />
<br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Tracks/Policy_Practices#Exemplar%20Projects">Exemplary Past Projects</a></p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips & Tricks</h2><br />
<br />
<p>Remember to consult with experts even if you are planning to do a public survey or outreach to high schools. With a little bit of help from experienced survey designers or professional educators, your work can become much more effective!</p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="start"></a><br />
<h2>Where can I start?</h2><br />
<br />
<h3>Seeking Expert Consultations</h3><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="committee"></a><br />
<h2>Who is the Policy & Practices Track Committee?</h2><br />
<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Megan Palmer, <a href="http://cisac.stanford.edu/">Stanford University Center for International Security and Cooperation</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Emma Frow, <a href="http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/staff/science_technology_and_innovation_studies/frow_emma">University of Edinburgh</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Laura Adam, <a href="http://cns.miis.edu/">James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies</a></li><br />
<li>Nancy Burgess, <a href="http://www.dtra.mil/">US Defense Threat Reduction Agency</a></li><br />
<li>Jane Calvert, <a href="http://www.stis.ed.ac.uk/staff_profiles/calvert_jane">University of Edinburgh</a></li><br />
<li>Linda Kahl, <a href="http://biobricks.org/">BioBricks Foundation</a></li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken, <a href="http://www.synbioproject.org/">Synthetic Biology Project</a>, <a href="http://www.wilsoncenter.org/">Woodrow Wilson Center</a></li><br />
<li>David Lloyd, <a href="http://www.fredsense.com/">FREDsense</a></li><br />
<li>Kenneth Oye, <a href="http://poet.mit.edu/">MIT Program on Emerging Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Piers Millett, <a href="http://www.unog.ch/80256EE600585943/%28httpPages%29/16C37624830EDAE5C12572BC0044DFC1?OpenDocument">United Nations Biological Weapons Convention ISU</a></li><br />
<li>Samuel Yu, <a href="http://www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a></li><br />
<li>Scott Edmunds, <a href="http://www.genomics.cn/en/index">BGI</a></li><br />
<li>Tim Trevan, <a href="http://iclscharter.org/">International Council for the Life Sciences</a></li><br />
<li>(others TBA)</li><br />
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<br />
<blockquote><p>"Policy & Practices is the study of how your work affects the world, and how the world affects your work."</p><br />
<p>&mdash; Peter Carr, Director of Judging</p><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<p>(Note: difference between P&P track and P&P component of all projects)</p><br />
<br />
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<h2>Suggested Topic Areas</h2><br />
<br />
<h3>Assessing Your Project</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Risk Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How might your project affect the health of humans or the environment? If it is a Health & Medicine project, will it be safe for patients, and will it have side effects? If it is an Environment project, will it affect biodiversity?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Consult with experts and consider the potential risks of your project. Think about how to address and minimize those risks.</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Feasibility Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Consider the economics of your project. How does it compare to competing technologies and methods for accomplishing the same goal? Is it possible to manufacture and sell your product at a price that your users are willing to pay? Who might lose their job -- or gain a new job -- as a result of your project?</p><br />
<br />
<h4>End-User Considerations</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How will people actually use your project? How will it be delivered (as a pill, as an environmental monitoring station, as a garden spray, as an industrial/factory process)? What should it cost? How quickly must it operate? How should users safely dispose of your product, once they are finished using it?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Approach some potential end-users of your project and find out about their daily lives. Examine how your project might fit into their daily routines, or how it might <i>change</i> their daily routines.</p><br />
<br />
<h3>Helping the Practice of Science and Engineering</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Law and Regulation</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Synthetic biology is a new and rapidly changing field of engineering, and it presents great challenges for local, national, and international laws.</p><br />
<br />
<p>Are there lawmakers in your country who ought to know more about synthetic biology? See if you can give them an informative presentation!</p><br />
<br />
<p>What are the laws that apply to scientists and engineers in your country? Are any of them too strict, preventing the advancement of science? Are any of them too permissive, allowing scientists to proceed without accounting for the possible harms that might result? Discuss the situation with experts and write to your lawmakers!</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Safety</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Security</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Could your project be misused by someone who wanted to purposefully hurt humans or the environment? Can you make changes in your design to prevent such purposeful misuse?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Can you spot any gaps in the laws, customs, and institutions that prevent malicious people from using synthetic biology to do harm? What exactly are the vulnerabilities? Can you do some "white hat hacking" to test those vulnerabilities? How could those vulnerabilities be fixed?</p><br />
<br />
<p>("White hat hacking" means that you openly and honestly test the security of a system, intending to expose and repair a vulnerability without exploiting it. For example, to test the security of a DNA synthesis company against people ordering dangerous pathogenic genes, you might place an order for dangerous pathogenic genes, but then contact the company, explain your intent, and ask them to halt the order before they actually send you any dangerous DNA.)</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Philosophy</h4><br />
<br />
<h3>Public Engagement</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Education</h4><br />
<br />
<p><br />
<br />
<h4>Public Outreach & Dialogue</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Ethics</h4><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="exemplars"></a><br />
<h2>Exemplary Past Projects</h2><br />
<br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Tracks/Policy_Practices#Exemplar%20Projects">Exemplary Past Projects</a></p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips & Tricks</h2><br />
<br />
<p>Remember to consult with experts even if you are planning to do a public survey or outreach to high schools. With a little bit of help from experienced survey designers or professional educators, your work can become much more effective!</p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="start"></a><br />
<h2>Where can I start?</h2><br />
<br />
<h3>Seeking Expert Consultations</h3><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="committee"></a><br />
<h2>Who is the Policy & Practices Track Committee?</h2><br />
<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Megan Palmer, <a href="http://synberc.org/">SynBERC</a> (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Emma Frow, (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Laura Adam, </li><br />
<li>Nancy Burgess, </li><br />
<li>Jane Calvert, </li><br />
<li>Linda Kahl, <a href="http://biobricks.org/">BioBricks Foundation</a></li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken, <a href="http://www.synbioproject.org/">Synthetic Biology Project</a>, <a href="http://www.wilsoncenter.org/">Woodrow Wilson Center</a></li><br />
<li>David Lloyd, <a href="http://www.fredsense.com/">FREDsense</a></li><br />
<li>Kenneth Oye, <a href="http://poet.mit.edu/">MIT Program on Emerging Technologies</a></li><br />
<li>Piers Millett, <a href="http://www.unog.ch/80256EE600585943/%28httpPages%29/16C37624830EDAE5C12572BC0044DFC1?OpenDocument">United Nations Biological Weapons Convention ISU</a></li><br />
<li>Samuel Yu, <a href="http://www.ust.hk/eng/index.htm">Hong Kong University of Science and Technology</a></li><br />
<li>Scott Edmunds, <a href="http://www.genomics.cn/en/index">BGI</a></li><br />
<li>Tim Trevan, <a href="http://iclscharter.org/">International Council for the Life Sciences</a></li><br />
<li>(others TBA)</li><br />
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<h2>What is "Policy & Practices"?</h2><br />
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<blockquote><p>"Policy & Practices is the study of how your work affects the world, and how the world affects your work."</p><br />
<p>&mdash; Peter Carr, Director of Judging</p><br />
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<p>(Note: difference between P&P track and P&P component of all projects)</p><br />
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<h2>Suggested Topic Areas</h2><br />
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<h3>Assessing Your Project</h3><br />
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<h4>Risk Assessment</h4><br />
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<p>How might your project affect the health of humans or the environment? If it is a Health & Medicine project, will it be safe for patients, and will it have side effects? If it is an Environment project, will it affect biodiversity?</p><br />
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<p>Consult with experts and consider the potential risks of your project. Think about how to address and minimize those risks.</p><br />
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<h4>Feasibility Assessment</h4><br />
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<p>Consider the economics of your project. How does it compare to competing technologies and methods for accomplishing the same goal? Is it possible to manufacture and sell your product at a price that your users are willing to pay? Who might lose their job -- or gain a new job -- as a result of your project?</p><br />
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<h4>End-User Considerations</h4><br />
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<p>How will people actually use your project? How will it be delivered (as a pill, as an environmental monitoring station, as a garden spray, as an industrial/factory process)? What should it cost? How quickly must it operate? How should users safely dispose of your product, once they are finished using it?</p><br />
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<p>Approach some potential end-users of your project and find out about their daily lives. Examine how your project might fit into their daily routines, or how it might <i>change</i> their daily routines.</p><br />
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<h3>Helping the Practice of Science and Engineering</h3><br />
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<h4>Law and Regulation</h4><br />
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<p>Synthetic biology is a new and rapidly changing field of engineering, and it presents great challenges for local, national, and international laws.</p><br />
<br />
<p>Are there lawmakers in your country who ought to know more about synthetic biology? See if you can give them an informative presentation!</p><br />
<br />
<p>What are the laws that apply to scientists and engineers in your country? Are any of them too strict, preventing the advancement of science? Are any of them too permissive, allowing scientists to proceed without accounting for the possible harms that might result? Discuss the situation with experts and write to your lawmakers!</p><br />
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<h4>Safety</h4><br />
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<h4>Security</h4><br />
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<p>Could your project be misused by someone who wanted to purposefully hurt humans or the environment? Can you make changes in your design to prevent such purposeful misuse?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Can you spot any gaps in the laws, customs, and institutions that prevent malicious people from using synthetic biology to do harm? What exactly are the vulnerabilities? Can you do some "white hat hacking" to test those vulnerabilities? How could those vulnerabilities be fixed?</p><br />
<br />
<p>("White hat hacking" means that you openly and honestly test the security of a system, intending to expose and repair a vulnerability without exploiting it. For example, to test the security of a DNA synthesis company against people ordering dangerous pathogenic genes, you might place an order for dangerous pathogenic genes, but then contact the company, explain your intent, and ask them to halt the order before they actually send you any dangerous DNA.)</p><br />
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<h4>Philosophy</h4><br />
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<h3>Public Engagement</h3><br />
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<h4>Education</h4><br />
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<h4>Public Outreach & Dialogue</h4><br />
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<h4>Ethics</h4><br />
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<h2>Exemplary Past Projects</h2><br />
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<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Tracks/Policy_Practices#Exemplar%20Projects">Exemplary Past Projects</a></p><br />
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<h2>Tips & Tricks</h2><br />
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<p>Remember to consult with experts even if you are planning to do a public survey or outreach to high schools. With a little bit of help from experienced survey designers or professional educators, your work can become much more effective!</p><br />
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<h2>Where can I start?</h2><br />
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<h3>Seeking Expert Consultations</h3><br />
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<a class="anchor" id="committee"></a><br />
<h2>Who is the Policy & Practices Track Committee?</h2><br />
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<ul><br />
<li>Megan Palmer (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Emma Frow (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Laura Adam </li><br />
<li>Nancy Burgess </li><br />
<li>Jane Calvert </li><br />
<li>Linda Kahl </li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken</li><br />
<li>David Lloyd </li><br />
<li>Ken Oye</li><br />
<li>Piers Millet</li><br />
<li>Samuel Yu</li><br />
<li>Scott Edmunds</li><br />
<li>Tim Trevan</li><br />
<li>(others TBA)</li><br />
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<h2>What is "Policy & Practices"?</h2><br />
<br />
<blockquote><p>"Policy & Practices is the study of how your work affects the world, and how the world affects your work."</p><br />
<p>&mdash; Peter Carr, Director of Judging</p><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<p>(Note: difference between P&P track and P&P component of all projects)</p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="topics"></a><br />
<h2>Suggested Topic Areas</h2><br />
<br />
<h3>Assessing Your Project</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Risk Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How might your project affect the health of humans or the environment? If it is a Health & Medicine project, will it be safe for patients, and will it have side effects? If it is an Environment project, will it affect biodiversity?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Consult with experts and consider the potential risks of your project. Think about how to address and minimize those risks.</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Feasibility Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Consider the economics of your project. How does it compare to competing technologies and methods for accomplishing the same goal? Is it possible to manufacture and sell your product at a price that your users are willing to pay? Who might lose their job -- or gain a new job -- as a result of your project?</p><br />
<br />
<h4>End-User Considerations</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How will people actually use your project? How will it be delivered (as a pill, as an environmental monitoring station, as a garden spray, as an industrial/factory process)? What should it cost? How quickly must it operate? How should users safely dispose of your product, once they are finished using it?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Approach some potential end-users of your project and find out about their daily lives. Examine how your project might fit into their daily routines, or how it might <i>change</i> their daily routines.</p><br />
<br />
<h3>Helping the Practice of Science and Engineering</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Law and Regulation</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Synthetic biology is a new and rapidly changing field of engineering, and it presents great challenges for local, national, and international laws.</p><br />
<br />
<p>Are there lawmakers in your country who ought to know more about synthetic biology? See if you can give them an informative presentation!</p><br />
<br />
<p>What are the laws that apply to scientists and engineers in your country? Are any of them too strict, preventing the advancement of science? Are any of them too permissive, allowing scientists to proceed without accounting for the possible harms that might result? Discuss the situation with experts and write to your lawmakers!</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Safety</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Security</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Could your project be misused by someone who wanted to purposefully hurt humans or the environment? Can you make changes in your design to prevent such purposeful misuse?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Can you spot any gaps in the laws, customs, and institutions that prevent malicious people from using synthetic biology to do harm? What exactly are the vulnerabilities? Can you do some "white hat hacking" to test those vulnerabilities? How could those vulnerabilities be fixed?</p><br />
<br />
<p>("White hat hacking" means that you openly and honestly test the security of a system, intending to expose and repair a vulnerability without exploiting it. For example, to test the security of a DNA synthesis company against people ordering dangerous pathogenic genes, you might place an order for dangerous pathogenic genes, but then contact the company, explain your intent, and ask them to halt the order before they actually send you any dangerous DNA.)</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Philosophy</h4><br />
<br />
<h3>Public Engagement</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Education</h4><br />
<br />
<p><br />
<br />
<h4>Public Outreach & Dialogue</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Ethics</h4><br />
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<a class="anchor" id="exemplars"></a><br />
<h2>Exemplary Past Projects</h2><br />
<br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Tracks/Policy_Practices#Exemplar%20Projects">Exemplary Past Projects</a></p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips & Tricks</h2><br />
<br />
<p>Remember to consult with experts even if you are planning to do a public survey or <br />
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<a class="anchor" id="start"></a><br />
<h2>Where can I start?</h2><br />
<br />
<h3>Seeking Expert Consultations</h3><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="committee"></a><br />
<h2>Who is the Policy & Practices Track Committee?</h2><br />
<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Megan Palmer (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Emma Frow (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Laura Adam </li><br />
<li>Nancy Burgess </li><br />
<li>Jane Calvert </li><br />
<li>Linda Kahl </li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken</li><br />
<li>David Lloyd </li><br />
<li>Ken Oye</li><br />
<li>Piers Millet</li><br />
<li>Samuel Yu</li><br />
<li>Scott Edmunds</li><br />
<li>Tim Trevan</li><br />
<li>(others TBA)</li><br />
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<h2>What is "Policy & Practices"?</h2><br />
<br />
<blockquote><p>"Policy & Practices is the study of how your work affects the world, and how the world affects your work."</p><br />
<p>&mdash; Peter Carr, Director of Judging</p><br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
<p>(Note: difference between P&P track and P&P component of all projects)</p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="topics"></a><br />
<h2>Suggested Topic Areas</h2><br />
<br />
<h3>Assessing Your Project</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Risk Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How might your project affect the health of humans or the environment? If it is a Health & Medicine project, will it be safe for patients, and will it have side effects? If it is an Environment project, will it affect biodiversity?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Consult with experts and consider the potential risks of your project. Think about how to address and minimize those risks.</p><br />
<br />
<h4>Feasibility Assessment</h4><br />
<br />
<p>Consider the economics of your project. How does it compare to competing technologies and methods for accomplishing the same goal? Is it possible to manufacture and sell your product at a price that your users are willing to pay? Who might lose their job -- or gain a new job -- as a result of your project?</p><br />
<br />
<h4>End-User Considerations</h4><br />
<br />
<p>How will people actually use your project? How will it be delivered (as a pill, as an environmental monitoring station, as a garden spray, as an industrial/factory process)? What should it cost? How quickly must it operate? How should users safely dispose of your product, once they are finished using it?</p><br />
<br />
<p>Approach some potential end-users of your project and find out about their daily lives. Examine how your project might fit into their daily routines, or how it might <i>change</i> their daily routines.</p><br />
<br />
<h3>Helping the Practice of Science and Engineering</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Safety</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Security</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Philosophy</h4><br />
<br />
<h3>Public Engagement</h3><br />
<br />
<h4>Education</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Public Outreach & Dialogue</h4><br />
<br />
<h4>Ethics</h4><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="exemplars"></a><br />
<h2>Exemplary Past Projects</h2><br />
<br />
<p><a href="https://2014.igem.org/Tracks/Policy_Practices#Exemplar%20Projects">Exemplary Past Projects</a></p><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="tips"></a><br />
<h2>Tips & Tricks</h2><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="start"></a><br />
<h2>Where can I start?</h2><br />
<br />
<h3>Seeking Expert Consultations</h3><br />
<br />
<a class="anchor" id="committee"></a><br />
<h2>Who is the Policy & Practices Track Committee?</h2><br />
<br />
<ul><br />
<li>Megan Palmer (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Emma Frow (co-chair) </li><br />
<li>Laura Adam </li><br />
<li>Nancy Burgess </li><br />
<li>Jane Calvert </li><br />
<li>Linda Kahl </li><br />
<li>Todd Kuiken</li><br />
<li>David Lloyd </li><br />
<li>Ken Oye</li><br />
<li>Piers Millet</li><br />
<li>Samuel Yu</li><br />
<li>Scott Edmunds</li><br />
<li>Tim Trevan</li><br />
<li>(others TBA)</li><br />
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