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The DTU'14 iGEM team is an ambitious team consisting of nine graduate students, four advisors and three main supervisors with a total of six different nationalities. We share a deep interest in chemistry, biotechnology and synthetic biology and work dedicatedly in the cross-disciplinary environment of iGEM. Our group possesses a unique combination of valuable competences, comprising skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematical modelling, scientific programming, project management, entrepreneurship as well as scientific and non-scientific communication. Combined our team has a keen interest in state-of-the-art biotechnology and is eager to contribute to the field of synthetic biology.
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The 2014 DTU iGEM team is an ambitious team consisting of eight graduate students, four advisors and three main supervisors with a total of five different nationalities. We share a deep interest in chemistry, biotechnology and synthetic biology and work dedicatedly in the cross-disciplinary environment of iGEM. Our group possesses a useful combination of valuable competences, comprising skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematical modelling, scientific programming, project management, entrepreneurship as well as scientific and non-scientific communication. Combined our team has a keen interest in state-of-the-art biotechnology and is eager to contribute to the field of synthetic biology.
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<i>Fun is fundamental. There is no way around it. You absolutely must have fun. Without fun, there is no enthusiasm. Without enthusiasm, there is no energy. Without energy, there are only shades of gray.</i><br>
<i>Fun is fundamental. There is no way around it. You absolutely must have fun. Without fun, there is no enthusiasm. Without enthusiasm, there is no energy. Without energy, there are only shades of gray.</i><br>
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To create and maintain a dynamic group and enjoyable working atmosphere as well as to keep up our enthusiasm when sitting inside a laboratory while getting snap-chatted by friends on the beach, we of course also went out sunbathing and swimming, enjoyed some cold beers, traditional Danish dinners, and delicious ice creams during the summer.  
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To create and maintain a dynamic group and enjoyable working atmosphere as well as to keep up our enthusiasm when sitting inside a laboratory while getting snap-chatted by friends on the beach. We of course also went out sunbathing and swimming, enjoyed some cold beers, traditional Danish dinners, and delicious ice creams during the summer.  
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I had several reasons for joining the DTU iGEM team. I wanted to follow all aspects of a project - from the idea generation to the experimental work as well as the communication and management involved in a big scientific project with several participants. Furthermore I wanted to improve my team working skills and challenge myself.<br>
I had several reasons for joining the DTU iGEM team. I wanted to follow all aspects of a project - from the idea generation to the experimental work as well as the communication and management involved in a big scientific project with several participants. Furthermore I wanted to improve my team working skills and challenge myself.<br>
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I joined our team to experience how to manage a scientific project from the very beginning and to the end, to improve my team working skills as well as to work with some crazy science. Of course being shielded from the burning sun by spending most of my waking hours in front of a lab bench during the summer also kept me working on the project.
I joined our team to experience how to manage a scientific project from the very beginning and to the end, to improve my team working skills as well as to work with some crazy science. Of course being shielded from the burning sun by spending most of my waking hours in front of a lab bench during the summer also kept me working on the project.
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My great interest in synthetic biology is one of the main reasons why I’m participating in iGEM. The great thing about synthetic biology is that we are not only examining and observing nature, we are applying it in new contexts, together with the fact that it is a field experiencing rapid development and has a huge future potential.  
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<p>My great interest in synthetic biology is one of the main reasons why I’m participating in iGEM. The great thing about synthetic biology is that we are not only examining and observing nature, but applying it in new contexts. This together with the the fact that it is a field experiencing rapid development and has a huge future potential.  
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iGEM is a unique opportunity for me to be a part of an ambitious team and to develop a project from absolute scratch to final jamboree. It is amazing how different iGEM projects are and I’m looking forward to seeing this year's contributions.<br>
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My motivation is to gain as much experience as possible - Wiki page, Lab work ,Human relations and have a Crazy summer .My priority is to learn a lot about the practical part of Systems biology and to contribute to the  science community  if possible  ,specially to all biohachers and citizen scientists all over the worlds.<br>
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From a can. I prefer it the most when me and my girlfriend are in danger or one guy from the neighborhood is trying to steal her from me.<br>
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As a child I had a dream about studying biotechnology and being able to grow living houses from seeds. As I got older I realized that biology is much more complex than I could ever imagine. I have also always had a great interest within electronics and I like to build circuits to solve a problem. When I heard about iGEM, I immediately know that this was a fusion between two of my greatest interests. In a far future I hope that biological components are so well described that we will be able to program a cell to perform complex functions like growing a wooden living treehouse.</br>
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Making sure the DFHBI is stored properly and lighting up the bundsen burner.<br>
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I am very interested in synthetic biology, so joining the university’s iGEM team seemed like an obvious choice. I am excited about the prospect of completing our own research project and hopefully contributing to the synthetic biology community.<br>
I am very interested in synthetic biology, so joining the university’s iGEM team seemed like an obvious choice. I am excited about the prospect of completing our own research project and hopefully contributing to the synthetic biology community.<br>
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<b>How do you prefer spinach?</b><br>
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Juiced - with a dash of vodka (or two).<br>
Juiced - with a dash of vodka (or two).<br>
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I have a deep fascination with the possibilities of synthetic biology. The fact that we are know capable of tailoring organisms to fit our specific needs is just astonishing! Besides it’s a great opportunity to pick up some new skills relevant to working in a different kind of group.<br>
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I have a deep fascination with the possibilities of synthetic biology. The fact that we are now capable of tailoring organisms to fit our specific needs is just astonishing! Besides it’s a great opportunity to pick up some new skills relevant to working in a different kind of group.<br>
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I joined iGEM in order to take part in a project where the students have more control and responsibility than other projects at DTU. It was also a motivation being part of a team, as large projects at DTU most often are individual.<br>
I joined iGEM in order to take part in a project where the students have more control and responsibility than other projects at DTU. It was also a motivation being part of a team, as large projects at DTU most often are individual.<br>
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I prefer spinach in a salad with strawberry, red onion, pine nuts, feta and a dressing with Balsamico vinegar, oil, sugar, soy sauce and tabasco.<br>
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As a student at DTU you get to do plenty of project work, however it is mostly carried out individually or in a small group, with very specific goals and a high degree of supervision. iGEM offers the opportunity to work on a much larger project with a high degree of autonomy, where everything from the overall goals and strategy to design of experiments is left for the students to manage. This provides a great opportunity to experience the challenges of actual research projects<br>
As a student at DTU you get to do plenty of project work, however it is mostly carried out individually or in a small group, with very specific goals and a high degree of supervision. iGEM offers the opportunity to work on a much larger project with a high degree of autonomy, where everything from the overall goals and strategy to design of experiments is left for the students to manage. This provides a great opportunity to experience the challenges of actual research projects<br>
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Luminescent and far away from my taste buds.<br>
Luminescent and far away from my taste buds.<br>
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                 Chris is the team's main instructor who has put together the team and has given advice from the beginning with brainstorming project ideas until now that the project nears its completion.</p>
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                 Mogens does research within metabolic signaling and regulation in bacteria and has therefore been a treasured knowledge base for team. He has helped us with cloning troubleshooting and tips for culturing bacteria.</p>
                 Mogens does research within metabolic signaling and regulation in bacteria and has therefore been a treasured knowledge base for team. He has helped us with cloning troubleshooting and tips for culturing bacteria.</p>
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                 Helen has given advice in our project especially with regard to time management as well as design and programming of the wiki.</p>
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                Hilde has a dual bachelor degree in science communication and biotechnology and has helped us formulate a strategy for our Policy and Practices efforts.</p>
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Latest revision as of 02:33, 18 October 2014

Technical University of Denmark

Meet the team


The 2014 DTU iGEM team is an ambitious team consisting of eight graduate students, four advisors and three main supervisors with a total of five different nationalities. We share a deep interest in chemistry, biotechnology and synthetic biology and work dedicatedly in the cross-disciplinary environment of iGEM. Our group possesses a useful combination of valuable competences, comprising skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematical modelling, scientific programming, project management, entrepreneurship as well as scientific and non-scientific communication. Combined our team has a keen interest in state-of-the-art biotechnology and is eager to contribute to the field of synthetic biology.

Fun is fundamental. There is no way around it. You absolutely must have fun. Without fun, there is no enthusiasm. Without enthusiasm, there is no energy. Without energy, there are only shades of gray.
- Doug Hall

To create and maintain a dynamic group and enjoyable working atmosphere as well as to keep up our enthusiasm when sitting inside a laboratory while getting snap-chatted by friends on the beach. We of course also went out sunbathing and swimming, enjoyed some cold beers, traditional Danish dinners, and delicious ice creams during the summer.


Team Members

Anne Pihl Bali

Motivation
I had several reasons for joining the DTU iGEM team. I wanted to follow all aspects of a project - from the idea generation to the experimental work as well as the communication and management involved in a big scientific project with several participants. Furthermore I wanted to improve my team working skills and challenge myself.

Major contributions
Meeting coordinator and streak purification master.

How do you prefer spinach?
Fresh spinach leaves as the main component in a salad together with feta cheese, red pepper and a nice oil-based dressing.

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Anne Sofie Lærke Hansen

Motivation
I joined our team to experience how to manage a scientific project from the very beginning and to the end, to improve my team working skills as well as to work with some crazy science. Of course being shielded from the burning sun by spending most of my waking hours in front of a lab bench during the summer also kept me working on the project.

Major contributions
Coordination of the fundraising and sponsorships as well as maintaining a sterile environment in the lab.

How do you prefer spinach?
Try frozen spinach on a pizza with onion, bacon, goat cheese and a lot of garlic - that is delicious.

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Caroline Mosbech
Motivation

My great interest in synthetic biology is one of the main reasons why I’m participating in iGEM. The great thing about synthetic biology is that we are not only examining and observing nature, but applying it in new contexts. This together with the the fact that it is a field experiencing rapid development and has a huge future potential. iGEM is a unique opportunity for me to be a part of an ambitious team and to develop a project from absolute scratch to final jamboree. It is amazing how different iGEM projects are and I’m looking forward to seeing this year's contributions.

Major contributions
First of all movie star, but maybe more importantly responsible for preventing the autoclave from exploding.

How do you prefer spinach?
Spinach is a great color supplement to traditional Danish food often kept in different shades of brown.

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Kristian Barrett

Motivation
As a child I had a dream about studying biotechnology and being able to grow living houses from seeds. As I got older I realized that biology is much more complex than I could ever imagine. I have also always had a great interest within electronics and I like to build circuits to solve a problem. When I heard about iGEM, I immediately know that this was a fusion between two of my greatest interests. In a far future I hope that biological components are so well described that we will be able to program a cell to perform complex functions like growing a wooden living treehouse.

Major contributions
Making sure the DFHBI is stored properly and lighting up the bunsen burner.

How do you prefer spinach?
I prefer my Spinach fluorescent in the lab, bound to DFHBI forming a fluorophore.

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Kristian Jensen

Motivation
I am very interested in synthetic biology, so joining the university’s iGEM team seemed like an obvious choice. I am excited about the prospect of completing our own research project and hopefully contributing to the synthetic biology community.

Major contributions
Nanodropping like it's hot.

How do you prefer spinach?
Juiced - with a dash of vodka (or two).

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Mark Thomas Østerlund

Motivation
I have a deep fascination with the possibilities of synthetic biology. The fact that we are now capable of tailoring organisms to fit our specific needs is just astonishing! Besides it’s a great opportunity to pick up some new skills relevant to working in a different kind of group.

Major contributions
Wiki.

How do you prefer spinach?
In a salmon-spinach pie.

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Rasmus Bech

Motivation
I joined iGEM in order to take part in a project where the students have more control and responsibility than other projects at DTU. It was also a motivation being part of a team, as large projects at DTU most often are individual.

Major contributions
Diluting things correctly.

How do you prefer spinach?
I prefer spinach in a salad with strawberry, red onion, pine nuts, feta and a dressing with Balsamico vinegar, oil, sugar, soy sauce and tabasco.

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Thor Bech Johannesen

Motivation
As a student at DTU you get to do plenty of project work, however it is mostly carried out individually or in a small group, with very specific goals and a high degree of supervision. iGEM offers the opportunity to work on a much larger project with a high degree of autonomy, where everything from the overall goals and strategy to design of experiments is left for the students to manage. This provides a great opportunity to experience the challenges of actual research projects

Major contributions
Wiki.

How do you prefer spinach?
Luminescent and far away from my taste buds.

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Advisors

During the project we have had help from a number of university staff and iGEM alumni. These advisors have given us tips on how to use our time efficiently, optimizing protocols and strategies in the lab, and designing the wiki.

Chris Workman

Mogens Kilstrup

Associate professor, Ph.D.,
Regulatory genomics,
DTU System Biology

Chris is the team's main instructor who has put together the team and has given advice from the beginning with brainstorming project ideas until now that the project nears its completion.

Associate professor, Ph.D.
Metabolic signalling and regulation,
DTU Systems Biology

Mogens does research within metabolic signaling and regulation in bacteria and has therefore been a treasured knowledge base for team. He has helped us with cloning troubleshooting and tips for culturing bacteria.

Jan Martinussen

Ali Altintas

Associate professor, Ph.D.,
Metabolic signalling and regulation,
DTU Systems Biology

Jan does research within metabolic signaling and regulation and has therefore been a treasured knowledge base for team. He has helped us consider various issues related to fluorescence measurements.

Ph.D. student, Graduate engineer,
Regulatory genomics,
DTU Systems Biology

Ali introduced us to the project's main laboratory, and has also been ready with advice inside and outside the lab

Kristian Davidsen

Helen Cook

Stud. B.Sc. Eng., Biotechnology, DTU

Kristian was on the 2013 DTU iGEM team and has a lot of laboratory experience and readily shares his knowledge if we have a question regarding a specific protocol, or need help with troubleshooting.

Stud. M.Sc. Eng., Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, DTU

Helen has given advice in our project especially with regard to time management as well as design and programming of the wiki.

Hilde Coumou

Anne Egholm Pedersen

Ph.D. student,
Eucaryotic Molecular Cell Biology,
DTU Systems Biology

Hilde has a dual bachelor degree in science communication and biotechnology and has helped us formulate a strategy for our Policy and Practices efforts.

Ph.D. student,
Metabolic signalling and regulation,
DTU Systems Biology

Anne has introduced us to flow cytometry and fluorometry and has thereby enabled us to do the most essential part of our laboratory work.

Technical University of Denmark
Department of Systems Biology
Søltofts Plads 221
2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
+45 45 25 25 25
dtuigem14@gmail.com .

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