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Hi, I am Ken and a year three student in Mechatronics. iGEM gives me a rare chance to learn about synthetic biology and how to conduct biological research. In contrast to an engineering project, calculation is not the most essential element in biology. The result could be completely different if we repeat the same experiment. No matter how many painstaking yet joyful hours I have spent with agarose gel or culture plates, I am still spellbound by the unpredictability of the laboratory. And of course, I had so much fun doing lab with my lovely team members.

I am Cas. This is our first year to participate in the iGEM competition. It was difficult at first yet fruitful in the end. iGEM competition not only broadened our biological knowledge, but also stimulated our innovative skills and creativity. Most importantly, it gathered 12 of us as one team that shared one goal – to explore, to learn and to improve. I believe this goal is not only limited to one team or one competition, but also serves as a life-long motto.

Aloha everybody. My name is Paul and I am a sophomore majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. I am enthusiastic about singing and the philosophy behind Christianity. In addition, I like reading comics and watching animation to kill time. This is actually the first time I participate in a scientific research project. I am mainly responsible for the lab work to construct a gene cluster of desaturases in this iGEM project. Hopefully this short journey will shed light on how my life will be in the future.

A true all-rounder, Brett not only looks after clients and project manages but he also designs and builds websites. Married and a father to a lively 2 year old boy, Brett is a passionate family man. He also loves to play football (but not very well) and can often be found overdosing on coffee.

Sam is 100% creative. He brings ideas to life and completes the full package at Peekaboo. When he’s not realising clients aspirations, he's doodling on the back of an envelope (we have a lot of envelopes). An avid swimmer Sam has participated in the Island Games no less than 3 times and even medalled.

Hi, I am Cherlin, a year 3 student majoring in Applied Biology. When I was small, I dreamt to have a microscope in my home, because my parents told me that our surrounding was full of bacteria, but I wondered if that was true. If I got a microscope, I could prove whether my parents were telling the truth. That little Cherlin could never imagine that one day when she grows up, she can even genetically modify bacteria!!! That is a wonderful journey of scientific discovery!!!