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Name: Michaela Olsakova
Education: Computer Science
Donut Alter Ego: Jelly Filled
Patronus: Duckling
Special Abilities: Has more Lord of the Rings facts than you do
Why did you join iGEM? To get some experience with web development and try something I've never done before
Name: Patricia Lim
Education: Biological Sciences
Donut Alter Ego: Strawberry Frosted
Patronus: Porcupine
Special Abilities: The Karate Kid reincarnated
Why did you join iGEM? To explore the field of biotechnology and gain experience in graphic design
Name: Preetha Gopalakrishnan
Education: Health Sciences
Donut Alter Ego: Cronut/Jalebi
Patronus: Armadillo
Special Abilities: Fact Machine
Why did you join iGEM? Because I've always been interested in genetics and I wanted a hands-on opportunity to engineer an organism
Name: Jacob Grangier
Education: Health Sciences
Donut Alter Ego: Old Fashioned
Patronus: Human
Special Abilities: Only one to survive a zombie apocalypse
Why did you join iGEM? To learn and practise synthetic biology and biotechnology
Name: Samuel Wilton-Clark
Education: Health Sciences
Donut Alter Ego: Long John
Patronus: Giraffe
Special Abilities: He's the real Slim Shady
Why did you join iGEM? To explore a rapidly growing research field in a competitive environment
Name: Helen Wang
Education: Health Sciences
Donut Alter Ego: Chocolate Sprinkle
Patronus: Golden Retriever
Special Abilities: An actual puppy
Why did you join iGEM? Research experience and the opportunity to work together with people from different faculties!
Name: Kaitlin Schaaf
Education: Cellular, Molecular & Microbial Biology
Donut Alter Ego: Powdered Sugar
Patronus: Mama Bear
Special Abilities: Will destroy you in Foosbal
Why did you join iGEM? To make sloth websites
Name: Alexandra Ivanova
Education: Chemical & Petroleum Engineering
Donut Alter Ego: Cheesecake (she's adopted)
Patronus: Unicorn
Special Abilities: Can dance your socks off
Why did you join iGEM? I wanted to explore engineering applications beyond the degree that i'm persuing
Name: Atika Ibrahim
Education: Bioinformatics
Donut Alter Ego: Maple Cream
Patronus: Munchkin Cat
Special Abilities: Can probably read your mind
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Why did you join iGEM? To represent Pakistan
Name: Lalit Bharadwaj
Education: Cellular, Molecular & Microbial Biology
Donut Alter Ego: Strawberry Filled
Patronus: Grizzly Bear
Special Abilities: Rugby player on the outside, two stepper on the inside
Why did you join iGEM? To expand my undergraduate education of cellular, molecular, and microbial biology to new avenues of synthetic biology.
Name: Alina Kunitskaya
Education: Chemical & Biomedical Engineering
Donut Alter Ego: Boston Creme
Patronus: Laika the Space Dog
Special Abilities: Has Chris Hadfield as a Skype contact
Why did you join iGEM? To make the whole world excited about space exploration
Name: Amy Chen
Education: Health Sciences
Donut Alter Ego: Honey Cruller
Patronus: Panda
Special Abilities: Knows just about every Health Sci student
Why did you join iGEM? To learn more about synthetic biology and its potential in solving real-world problems
Name: Maliyat Aniqa Noor
Education: Electrical Engineering
Donut Alter Ego: Chocolate Dip
Patronus: Lemur
Special Abilities: Food goes in, science comes out
Why did you join iGEM? For the chips
Name: Bilal Sher
Education: Civil Engineering
Donut Alter Ego: Gulab Jamun
Patronus: Ostrich
Special Abilities: Can fit the whole team in his car
Why did you join iGEM? To be morally dubious
Name: Rachelle Varga
Education: Bsc. in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology
Donut Alter Ego: Donut Hole
Patronus: Hawksbill Turtle
Special Abilities: Can cease a laugh or a smile on command
Why did you join iGEM? To pass on my experience in molecular cloning for iGEM generations to come
Name: David Feehan
Education:
Donut Alter Ego: Long John
Patronus: Llama
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Name: Dan
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Donut Alter Ego: Pakora
Patronus: Cat
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Name: Syed
Education:
Donut Alter Ego: Nutella
Patronus: Porcupine
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Name: Sid
Education:
Donut Alter Ego: Maple Squirt
Patronus: Albatross
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Name: David Nguyen
Education: Engineering
Donut Alter Ego: Sprinkle
Patronus: Meerkat
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Name: Nilesh Sharma
Education: Neuroscience
Donut Alter Ego: Double Chocolate
Patronus: Tufted Deer
Special Abilities: Master Procrastinator
Why did you join iGEM? To gain exposure to real-life situations and embark on a strong academic path
Name: Elena
Education:
Donut Alter Ego: Glazed
Patronus: Mouse
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Name: Dr. Mayi
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Donut Alter Ego: Apple Fritter
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References
Rose, C., Parker, A., Jefferson, B., & Cartmell, E. (2015). The Characterization of Feces and Urine: A Review of the Literature to Inform Advanced Treatment Technology. Critical Reviews In Environmental Science And Technology, 45(17), 1827-1879. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10643389.2014.1000761
