Team:Saarland/Test

Name:
Philip Hartz, B.Sc

Studies:
In progress: Master of Science in Human-and Molecular Biology
(Saarland University)

Completed:Bachelor of Science in Biology with focus on human
and molecular biology (Saarland University)

Origin:



Motivation:
As Commander I´m faced with the honourable and difficult task to lead or alliance in the fight against
cancer. Due to my military and scientific training, I´m used to combine both strategic and problem
oriented ways of thinking and thus especially predestined to find a way even in hopeless situations or if
there is a trap! During the runtime of this mission I want to put my leadership skills to the test,
improve where possible and help our team by my unique abilities to gain a glorious victory over the
deadly threat. Raise the shields and prepare for lightspeed!

Name:
Maximilian Ehrhardt, B.Sc

Studies:
In progress: Master of Science in Human-and Molecular Biology (Saarland University)

Completed:Bachelor of Science in Biology with focus on human and molecular biology (Saarland University)

Origin:



Motivation:
I was always fascinated by the power, especially the power of manipulation. In synthetic
biology you only have to manipulate one enzyme, one molecule or one base pair; you
must turn one little wheel to change the whole consensus, the whole mind, the whole
structure of the organism and finally the whole universe. In our project I will
demonstrate the power of manipulation by the expression of a hyaluronic acid
synthase (HAS) which only has two small amino acid exchanges in comparison to all
other HASes but therefore produces high molecular weight hyaluronic acid.
Furthermore I hope that I can improve my skills of bending an organism according to
my sake,- but personally I do not think that Bacillus megaterium has anything to oppose
me. The last part of my motivation to participate in iGEM is that I wish to get in
contact with other creatures of this surprisingly manifold universe and to have a lot of
fun.

Name:
Aline Loehfelm, B.Sc

Studies:
In progress: Master of Science in Human-and Molecular Biology
(Saarland University)

Completed:Bachelor of Science in Biology with focus on human
and molecular biology (Saarland University)

Origin:



Motivation:
My primary function is to understand scientific mechanisms. But I have greater ambitions than those for
which I was programmed: I would very much like to gain knowledge in project-management and
-financing, to enlarge my field of study and acquire a larger variety of experimental procedures. I would
also like to update my current social-relationship-program by making new contacts around the galaxy,
working in all sorts of teams and perhaps even linking Science and Society.
- translated by a Cymole Galactica 3PO-series protocol droidus -

Name:
Andreas Riske, B.Sc

Studies:
In progress: Master of Science in Human-and Molecular Biology
(Saarland University)

Completed:Bachelor of Science in Biology with focus on human
and molecular biology (Saarland University)

Origin:



Motivation:
Based on my field of interest, research in molecular biology for medical applications, I was really
excited to take part at the international iGEM project and joining an intergalactic mission ranging from
recruiting sponsors to the complete synthesis and characterization of a very special biomolecule.
Broaden my horizon by meeting students of my field from all over the galaxy is one of my personal
interests which I have already came in contact with in my semester abroad on the far north situated
planet of Sweden. Furthermore the thought of competing motivates my great team consisting of
students from different semesters and me to reach our ambitioned goal and to finally unleash the
force of the naked mole rat.

Name:
Fabian Riske, B.Sc

Studies:
In progress: Master of Science in Human-and Molecular Biology (Saarland University)

Completed:Bachelor of Science in Biology with focus on human and molecular biology (Saarland University)

Origin:



Motivation:
I am looking forward to the iGEM project as it gives me the opportunity to develop new skills
in different fields of molecular biology. Especially the idea of working in a team to develop
a project from the beginning on fascinates me. By acquiring sponsors, organizing travel
and explaining scientific results to a broad spectrum of galactic inhabitants I hope to
improve my communication skills. New experimental procedures on new planets will for sure
enhance my qualifications. More than one year ago I successfully returned from my first
mission abroad which guided me into the beautiful but also rough landscape of northern
Sweden. Eventually I am glad to be a part of our iGEM team and to have the chance to
meet new inhabitants from the whole universe.

Name:
Aurélien Strehl, B.Sc

Studies:
In progress: Master of Science in Neurosciences (University of
Strasbourg and Saarland University; bilingual study path)

Completed:Bachelor of Science in Biology (University of
Strasbourg and Saarland University; bilingual study path)

Origin:



Motivation:
For quite some time now, I have been interested in the mechanisms of life and the Living Force.
By participating in this project, I hope to acquire some further knowledge of the great many
molecules involved in the aging-process. It is quite fascinating to observe that so many
mechanisms are similar in completely different life-forms, such as the naked mole-rat and the
human-being. Even more so, because we can use knowledge of the molecular-processes of one species
to understand those of another species. Those studying the Force are confident that this homology
is correlated to the fact that the midi-chlorians are found in all living things. Furthermore,
I am very keen on the prospect of meeting young scientists from other horizons, be it other fields
of study or other parts of the galaxy…