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| − | ===Camille Garcia<span class="nick"> alias California Mountain Snake </span>=== | + | ===Camille Garcia <span class="nick">alias California Mountain Snake</span>=== |
[[File:AMU team camille garcia.jpeg|200px|right]] | [[File:AMU team camille garcia.jpeg|200px|right]] | ||
Hi ! I'm student in Biochemistry and Biophysics. What I love about this field is to explore complex mechanisms of molecular machines. iGEM competition appeared to me as an opportunity to build a scientific project, it's also a great social experience. Apart from that, I'm a recovering memes addict and I love cartoons, ponies and cartoon with ponies. | Hi ! I'm student in Biochemistry and Biophysics. What I love about this field is to explore complex mechanisms of molecular machines. iGEM competition appeared to me as an opportunity to build a scientific project, it's also a great social experience. Apart from that, I'm a recovering memes addict and I love cartoons, ponies and cartoon with ponies. | ||
| − | ===Louis Villard <span class="nick"> alias Ghost snake </span>=== | + | ===Louis Villard <span class="nick">alias Ghost snake</span>=== |
[[File:amu team louis villard.jpeg|200px|left|thumb]] | [[File:amu team louis villard.jpeg|200px|left|thumb]] | ||
Computer scientist.The boy who leaded the team. | Computer scientist.The boy who leaded the team. | ||
| − | ===Thibault Bongiovanni<span class="nick"> alias Anaconda </span>=== | + | ===Thibault Bongiovanni <span class="nick">alias Anaconda</span>=== |
[[File:amu team thibault bongiovanni.jpeg|200px|right|thumb]] | [[File:amu team thibault bongiovanni.jpeg|200px|right|thumb]] | ||
I am a third year student in Biochemistry and Biopharmaceutic Chemistry, I wanted to be a part of the iGEM competition to combine innovation and biology. During the summer, I mainly worked on the phage and its characterization. I really enjoy the way we can mix science, teamwork, communication and management. | I am a third year student in Biochemistry and Biopharmaceutic Chemistry, I wanted to be a part of the iGEM competition to combine innovation and biology. During the summer, I mainly worked on the phage and its characterization. I really enjoy the way we can mix science, teamwork, communication and management. | ||
| − | ===Lucile Dupré <span class="nick"> alias Cottonmouth </span>=== | + | ===Lucile Dupré <span class="nick">alias Cottonmouth</span>=== |
[[File:Amu_team_lucile-dupré_new.jpg |200px|left|thumb]] | [[File:Amu_team_lucile-dupré_new.jpg |200px|left|thumb]] | ||
Hi ! I'm Lucile, a post-graduate student in Biotechnology. I discovered IGEM through my studies. I applied because I am passionated about biology and I love challenges. When I am not filling test tubes in a lab, I either work for a gaming association for which I am the supreme leader, or I cuddle my cute baby dog. IGEM is a great adventure, and I am glad to be part of it. | Hi ! I'm Lucile, a post-graduate student in Biotechnology. I discovered IGEM through my studies. I applied because I am passionated about biology and I love challenges. When I am not filling test tubes in a lab, I either work for a gaming association for which I am the supreme leader, or I cuddle my cute baby dog. IGEM is a great adventure, and I am glad to be part of it. | ||
| − | ===Myriam Azzarelli <span class="nick"> alias Southside cobras </span>=== | + | ===Myriam Azzarelli <span class="nick">alias Southside cobras</span>=== |
[[File:amu team-myriam azzarelli.jpeg|200px|right|thumb]] | [[File:amu team-myriam azzarelli.jpeg|200px|right|thumb]] | ||
Hi! I'm Myriam alias Mimi, student in neurosciences. I discovered iGEM thank's to a friend. I'm such a curious person and I like to work with a group si iGEM turn out to be THE perfect experience to live. Oh, and if you saw a Koala's drawing somewhere, it's probably me. | Hi! I'm Myriam alias Mimi, student in neurosciences. I discovered iGEM thank's to a friend. I'm such a curious person and I like to work with a group si iGEM turn out to be THE perfect experience to live. Oh, and if you saw a Koala's drawing somewhere, it's probably me. | ||
| − | ===Lisa Frugoli <span class="nick"> alias Tiger snake </span>=== | + | ===Lisa Frugoli <span class="nick">alias Tiger snake</span>=== |
[[File:Amu_team_lisa_frugoli.png|200px|left|thumb]] | [[File:Amu_team_lisa_frugoli.png|200px|left|thumb]] | ||
Hi ! I’m Lisa, I’m an undergraduate student in biotechnology and I’m glad to participate to this international competition. I decided to join it because I’m passionate about applied biology. I especially like the concept of BioBricks. Also,to be part of a team is a great experience that I recommend to every student ! | Hi ! I’m Lisa, I’m an undergraduate student in biotechnology and I’m glad to participate to this international competition. I decided to join it because I’m passionate about applied biology. I especially like the concept of BioBricks. Also,to be part of a team is a great experience that I recommend to every student ! | ||
| − | ===Hussein Daher <span class="nick"> alias Rattlesnake </span>=== | + | ===Hussein Daher <span class="nick">alias Rattlesnake</span>=== |
[[File:|200px|right|thumb]] | [[File:|200px|right|thumb]] | ||
Hay everybody my name is Hussein a.k.a Rattlesnake (i still hope) i'm a member of AIX-MARSEILLE IGEM team KILLXYL. i joined the team at my third year of bachelor in biochemistry.I was grateful of being apart of this team and to meet a lot of lovely and wonderful people. i fell truly blessed for going through with this experience and sharing it with other people. | Hay everybody my name is Hussein a.k.a Rattlesnake (i still hope) i'm a member of AIX-MARSEILLE IGEM team KILLXYL. i joined the team at my third year of bachelor in biochemistry.I was grateful of being apart of this team and to meet a lot of lovely and wonderful people. i fell truly blessed for going through with this experience and sharing it with other people. | ||
| − | ===Erwan Eriau<span class="nick"> alias Fiddle-string snake </span>=== | + | ===Erwan Eriau <span class="nick">alias Fiddle-string snake</span>=== |
[[File:amu team erwan eriau.png|200px|left|thumb]] | [[File:amu team erwan eriau.png|200px|left|thumb]] | ||
I am pursuing a PharmD/PhD degree in the intent of contributing to biomedical research, with a focus on gene networks dynamics and stability. To that end, I use tools from modelling, control theory, microfluidics and optogenetics. Here at Igem AMU, I took care mainly of modelling (but not exclusively, that's the point of Igem!) When I want to have fun, I either shoot bows or travel! | I am pursuing a PharmD/PhD degree in the intent of contributing to biomedical research, with a focus on gene networks dynamics and stability. To that end, I use tools from modelling, control theory, microfluidics and optogenetics. Here at Igem AMU, I took care mainly of modelling (but not exclusively, that's the point of Igem!) When I want to have fun, I either shoot bows or travel! | ||
| − | ===Soraya El Hamdaoui | + | ===Soraya El Hamdaoui <span class="nick">alias Panther snake</span>=== |
[[File:Team amu soraya em hamdaoui.jpeg|200px|right|thumb]] | [[File:Team amu soraya em hamdaoui.jpeg|200px|right|thumb]] | ||
Biochemist.The girl who worked in wetlab. | Biochemist.The girl who worked in wetlab. | ||
| − | ===Jeremy Cartalas<span class="nick"> alias Death adder </span>=== | + | ===Jeremy Cartalas <span class="nick">alias Death adder</span>=== |
[[File:Amu team jeremy cartalas.jpg|200px|left|thumb]] | [[File:Amu team jeremy cartalas.jpg|200px|left|thumb]] | ||
The boy who worked in wetlab and financements. | The boy who worked in wetlab and financements. | ||
| − | ===Sophie Laporte | + | ===Sophie Laporte <span class="nick">alias Black Mamba</span>=== |
[[File:Amu team sophie laporte.jpeg|200px|right|thumb]] | [[File:Amu team sophie laporte.jpeg|200px|right|thumb]] | ||
I study Biological Engineering at Polytech Marseille. As a fun-loving and adventurous type, I love to get out and about, to explore the natural world surrounding us and travel to far-away places. I feel very close with the team I spent my summer with, and I hope they loved working (and playing!) with me as much as I loved working with them. I decided to push forwards and do the IGEM competition because it allowed me to get multidisciplinary experience and discover other aspects of science, while enabling me to learn how to coordinate properly with other lab-crews and giving me the opportunity to support the whole project in english. | I study Biological Engineering at Polytech Marseille. As a fun-loving and adventurous type, I love to get out and about, to explore the natural world surrounding us and travel to far-away places. I feel very close with the team I spent my summer with, and I hope they loved working (and playing!) with me as much as I loved working with them. I decided to push forwards and do the IGEM competition because it allowed me to get multidisciplinary experience and discover other aspects of science, while enabling me to learn how to coordinate properly with other lab-crews and giving me the opportunity to support the whole project in english. | ||
| − | ===Marie Salomon-Mallet | + | ===Marie Salomon-Mallet <span class="nick">alias Spectacled Cobra</span>=== |
[[File:Amu team marie salomon mallet.jpeg |200px|left|thumb]] | [[File:Amu team marie salomon mallet.jpeg |200px|left|thumb]] | ||
The girl who worked on wetlab. | The girl who worked on wetlab. | ||
| − | ===Robin Mera | + | ===Robin Mera <span class="nick">alias Fluffy Taipan</span>=== |
[[File:Amu team robin mera.png |200px|right|thumb]] | [[File:Amu team robin mera.png |200px|right|thumb]] | ||
I study Pharmacy and Research in Marseille. My sweetness and my sense of humor make me likeable, as my Kill Bill nickname suggests. My friends love teasing me and so do I. I am passionate about sport and travels and I’d like to work abroad in the future. I have been very implied in the iGEM competition from the beginning since it represents for me a real opportunity to develop various skills in a different context from what I am used to. | I study Pharmacy and Research in Marseille. My sweetness and my sense of humor make me likeable, as my Kill Bill nickname suggests. My friends love teasing me and so do I. I am passionate about sport and travels and I’d like to work abroad in the future. I have been very implied in the iGEM competition from the beginning since it represents for me a real opportunity to develop various skills in a different context from what I am used to. | ||
| − | ===Ema El Djoudi <span class="nick"> alias Bird snake </span>=== | + | ===Ema El Djoudi <span class="nick">alias Bird snake</span>=== |
[[File:Team amu ema el djoudi.jpeg|200px|left|thumb]] | [[File:Team amu ema el djoudi.jpeg|200px|left|thumb]] | ||
The girl who worked on HP. | The girl who worked on HP. | ||
| − | ===Emeline Goll | + | ===Emeline Goll <span class="nick">alias Viper</span>=== |
[[File:Amu team emeline goll.png |200px|right|thumb]] | [[File:Amu team emeline goll.png |200px|right|thumb]] | ||
The girl who worked on communications. | The girl who worked on communications. | ||
| − | ===Flora Sciuto <span class="nick"> alias Wormtongue </span>=== | + | ===Flora Sciuto <span class="nick">alias Wormtongue</span>=== |
[[File:Amu team flora sciuto.png |200px|left|thumb]] | [[File:Amu team flora sciuto.png |200px|left|thumb]] | ||
The girl who worked on financements | The girl who worked on financements | ||
| − | ===Julien Santoni <span class="nick"> alias Green Whip Snake </span>=== | + | ===Julien Santoni <span class="nick">alias Green Whip Snake</span>=== |
Hello, I'm Julien and I study electrical engineering in Polytech. I'm from Corsican descent, which I'm really proud of. I chose to be in the iGEM competition since it gives me the opportunity to develop skills in another scientific context. In Corsica we say : "Hè megliu pocu chè micca" which can be translated as "Doing a little is better than doing nothing". | Hello, I'm Julien and I study electrical engineering in Polytech. I'm from Corsican descent, which I'm really proud of. I chose to be in the iGEM competition since it gives me the opportunity to develop skills in another scientific context. In Corsica we say : "Hè megliu pocu chè micca" which can be translated as "Doing a little is better than doing nothing". | ||
| − | ===Guillaume Hernandez <span class="nick"> alias Fox Snake </span>=== | + | ===Guillaume Hernandez <span class="nick">alias Fox Snake</span>=== |
Hi ! I'm Guillaume and I'm a student in electrical engineering. iGEM competition is for me the opportunity to construct collaboratively a project. I really liked to work on the hardware part of the project. Finally, I love working out while listening to Taylor Swift song ! | Hi ! I'm Guillaume and I'm a student in electrical engineering. iGEM competition is for me the opportunity to construct collaboratively a project. I really liked to work on the hardware part of the project. Finally, I love working out while listening to Taylor Swift song ! | ||
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==Advisors== | ==Advisors== | ||
| − | ===François Morlet <span class="nick"> alias Mucalinda </span>=== | + | ===François Morlet <span class="nick">alias Mucalinda</span>=== |
Hello ! I'm a second year MSc student in CS (Computer Graphics and Computer Vision). | Hello ! I'm a second year MSc student in CS (Computer Graphics and Computer Vision). | ||
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| − | ===Martin Mestdagh <span class="nick"> alias Blood Python </span>=== | + | ===Martin Mestdagh <span class="nick">alias Blood Python</span>=== |
Hey hey, I'm Marty, a student in bioinformatics to become a data-analyst/manager. I'm happy to be part of the iGEM competition because that's a awesome adventure and I learned many things about me, teamworks all members of this year and the realization of a project for this competition and the future of the project. Since four years I wanted to participate to this competition and now great Scott I'm here!! Indeed we want to begin a start-up about Kill Xyl. I dream of space conquest and I like watching science-fiction movies and of course I'm a geek!! | Hey hey, I'm Marty, a student in bioinformatics to become a data-analyst/manager. I'm happy to be part of the iGEM competition because that's a awesome adventure and I learned many things about me, teamworks all members of this year and the realization of a project for this competition and the future of the project. Since four years I wanted to participate to this competition and now great Scott I'm here!! Indeed we want to begin a start-up about Kill Xyl. I dream of space conquest and I like watching science-fiction movies and of course I'm a geek!! | ||
| − | ===Tangui Messina <span class="nick"> alias Fire Snake </span>=== | + | ===Tangui Messina <span class="nick">alias Fire Snake</span>=== |
the boy who spits fire. | the boy who spits fire. | ||
| − | ===Valérie Prima<span class="nick"> alias Cat Snake </span>=== | + | ===Valérie Prima <span class="nick">alias Cat Snake</span>=== |
[[File:Amu_team_valérie_prima.jpg|200px|left|thumb]] | [[File:Amu_team_valérie_prima.jpg|200px|left|thumb]] | ||
Hi, my name is Valérie Prima, I've been working as an engineer in James Sturgis Laboratory « Laboratoire des Systèmes macromoléculaires » in Marseille (France) since 17 years. I'm studying the photosystem of purple bacteria, using molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysic technics. I'm very proud to participate to the iGEM contest as an instructor. First because I love teaching my knowledge and second because I think it's a unique human adventure. This year the team of Marseille was very motivated, they worked very hard during all the summer to achieve the experiments. I think they gave the best and I hope they will win the gold medal. | Hi, my name is Valérie Prima, I've been working as an engineer in James Sturgis Laboratory « Laboratoire des Systèmes macromoléculaires » in Marseille (France) since 17 years. I'm studying the photosystem of purple bacteria, using molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysic technics. I'm very proud to participate to the iGEM contest as an instructor. First because I love teaching my knowledge and second because I think it's a unique human adventure. This year the team of Marseille was very motivated, they worked very hard during all the summer to achieve the experiments. I think they gave the best and I hope they will win the gold medal. | ||
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| − | ===Gauthier Dangla Pelissier <span class="nick"> alias Spiny-Headed Seasnake </span>=== | + | ===Gauthier Dangla Pelissier <span class="nick">alias Spiny-Headed Seasnake</span>=== |
[[File:Amu_team_gauthier_dangla_pelissier.JPG |200px|left|thumb]] | [[File:Amu_team_gauthier_dangla_pelissier.JPG |200px|left|thumb]] | ||
Hi! I'm the Spiny-Headed Sea snake, one of the AMU iGEM team instructors, ready to Kill Xyl! It was a real pleasure to manage this project from the depth of the wet-lab. Currently pHD student working on the horizontal transfer, I studied synthetic biology when I was engineer and I am so glad that a challenge like the iGEM exists! It was a so great to meet others teams during the First iGEM Mediterranean Meet-Up and I’m eager to see more at the Giant Jamboree! | Hi! I'm the Spiny-Headed Sea snake, one of the AMU iGEM team instructors, ready to Kill Xyl! It was a real pleasure to manage this project from the depth of the wet-lab. Currently pHD student working on the horizontal transfer, I studied synthetic biology when I was engineer and I am so glad that a challenge like the iGEM exists! It was a so great to meet others teams during the First iGEM Mediterranean Meet-Up and I’m eager to see more at the Giant Jamboree! | ||
| − | ===Primary PI, James Sturgis <span class="nick"> alias Snake charmer </span>=== | + | ===Primary PI, James Sturgis <span class="nick">alias Snake charmer</span>=== |
[[File:Amu team james strugis.jpg |200px|left|thumb]] | [[File:Amu team james strugis.jpg |200px|left|thumb]] | ||
Professor of Biochemistry and director of a CNRS laboratory in Marseille, my research centers on using biochemical and biophysical methods to understand membrane protein structure, function and interactions. I recently created a synthetic biology course at the university and so was very keen to help our team turn theory into practice by participating in the iGEM. | Professor of Biochemistry and director of a CNRS laboratory in Marseille, my research centers on using biochemical and biophysical methods to understand membrane protein structure, function and interactions. I recently created a synthetic biology course at the university and so was very keen to help our team turn theory into practice by participating in the iGEM. | ||
| − | ===Secondary PI, Laetitia Houot <span class="nick"> alias Snake eater </span>=== | + | ===Secondary PI, Laetitia Houot <span class="nick">alias Snake eater</span>=== |
[[File:Amu_team_laetitia_houot.JPG|200px|right|thumb]] | [[File:Amu_team_laetitia_houot.JPG|200px|right|thumb]] | ||
When I first heard about the iGEM, I thought it was such a pity this competition didn’t exist when I was an undergrad student, as it is a unique opportunity to have biologists, chemists and computer scientists working together. Now, as an assistant professor in Biochemistry at Aix-Marseille University, I’m excited to be on the “instructor side” of the team. My research interests focus on bacterial adaptation to the environment and on pathogenicity. I hope my experience of bench work will help our team to realize its ambitious project and to develop a durable iGEM spirit in Marseille !!! | When I first heard about the iGEM, I thought it was such a pity this competition didn’t exist when I was an undergrad student, as it is a unique opportunity to have biologists, chemists and computer scientists working together. Now, as an assistant professor in Biochemistry at Aix-Marseille University, I’m excited to be on the “instructor side” of the team. My research interests focus on bacterial adaptation to the environment and on pathogenicity. I hope my experience of bench work will help our team to realize its ambitious project and to develop a durable iGEM spirit in Marseille !!! | ||
Revision as of 13:46, 20 October 2017
People
Team Members
Camille Garcia alias California Mountain Snake
Hi ! I'm student in Biochemistry and Biophysics. What I love about this field is to explore complex mechanisms of molecular machines. iGEM competition appeared to me as an opportunity to build a scientific project, it's also a great social experience. Apart from that, I'm a recovering memes addict and I love cartoons, ponies and cartoon with ponies.
Louis Villard alias Ghost snake
Computer scientist.The boy who leaded the team.
Thibault Bongiovanni alias Anaconda
I am a third year student in Biochemistry and Biopharmaceutic Chemistry, I wanted to be a part of the iGEM competition to combine innovation and biology. During the summer, I mainly worked on the phage and its characterization. I really enjoy the way we can mix science, teamwork, communication and management.
Lucile Dupré alias Cottonmouth
Hi ! I'm Lucile, a post-graduate student in Biotechnology. I discovered IGEM through my studies. I applied because I am passionated about biology and I love challenges. When I am not filling test tubes in a lab, I either work for a gaming association for which I am the supreme leader, or I cuddle my cute baby dog. IGEM is a great adventure, and I am glad to be part of it.
Myriam Azzarelli alias Southside cobras
Hi! I'm Myriam alias Mimi, student in neurosciences. I discovered iGEM thank's to a friend. I'm such a curious person and I like to work with a group si iGEM turn out to be THE perfect experience to live. Oh, and if you saw a Koala's drawing somewhere, it's probably me.
Lisa Frugoli alias Tiger snake
Hi ! I’m Lisa, I’m an undergraduate student in biotechnology and I’m glad to participate to this international competition. I decided to join it because I’m passionate about applied biology. I especially like the concept of BioBricks. Also,to be part of a team is a great experience that I recommend to every student !
Hussein Daher alias Rattlesnake
[[File:|200px|right|thumb]] Hay everybody my name is Hussein a.k.a Rattlesnake (i still hope) i'm a member of AIX-MARSEILLE IGEM team KILLXYL. i joined the team at my third year of bachelor in biochemistry.I was grateful of being apart of this team and to meet a lot of lovely and wonderful people. i fell truly blessed for going through with this experience and sharing it with other people.
Erwan Eriau alias Fiddle-string snake
I am pursuing a PharmD/PhD degree in the intent of contributing to biomedical research, with a focus on gene networks dynamics and stability. To that end, I use tools from modelling, control theory, microfluidics and optogenetics. Here at Igem AMU, I took care mainly of modelling (but not exclusively, that's the point of Igem!) When I want to have fun, I either shoot bows or travel!
Soraya El Hamdaoui alias Panther snake
Biochemist.The girl who worked in wetlab.
Jeremy Cartalas alias Death adder
The boy who worked in wetlab and financements.
Sophie Laporte alias Black Mamba
I study Biological Engineering at Polytech Marseille. As a fun-loving and adventurous type, I love to get out and about, to explore the natural world surrounding us and travel to far-away places. I feel very close with the team I spent my summer with, and I hope they loved working (and playing!) with me as much as I loved working with them. I decided to push forwards and do the IGEM competition because it allowed me to get multidisciplinary experience and discover other aspects of science, while enabling me to learn how to coordinate properly with other lab-crews and giving me the opportunity to support the whole project in english.
Marie Salomon-Mallet alias Spectacled Cobra
The girl who worked on wetlab.
Robin Mera alias Fluffy Taipan
I study Pharmacy and Research in Marseille. My sweetness and my sense of humor make me likeable, as my Kill Bill nickname suggests. My friends love teasing me and so do I. I am passionate about sport and travels and I’d like to work abroad in the future. I have been very implied in the iGEM competition from the beginning since it represents for me a real opportunity to develop various skills in a different context from what I am used to.
Ema El Djoudi alias Bird snake
The girl who worked on HP.
Emeline Goll alias Viper
The girl who worked on communications.
Flora Sciuto alias Wormtongue
The girl who worked on financements
Julien Santoni alias Green Whip Snake
Hello, I'm Julien and I study electrical engineering in Polytech. I'm from Corsican descent, which I'm really proud of. I chose to be in the iGEM competition since it gives me the opportunity to develop skills in another scientific context. In Corsica we say : "Hè megliu pocu chè micca" which can be translated as "Doing a little is better than doing nothing".
Guillaume Hernandez alias Fox Snake
Hi ! I'm Guillaume and I'm a student in electrical engineering. iGEM competition is for me the opportunity to construct collaboratively a project. I really liked to work on the hardware part of the project. Finally, I love working out while listening to Taylor Swift song !
Advisors
François Morlet alias Mucalinda
Hello ! I'm a second year MSc student in CS (Computer Graphics and Computer Vision). Biology is fun, so helping the team this year was an awesome experience !
Martin Mestdagh alias Blood Python
Hey hey, I'm Marty, a student in bioinformatics to become a data-analyst/manager. I'm happy to be part of the iGEM competition because that's a awesome adventure and I learned many things about me, teamworks all members of this year and the realization of a project for this competition and the future of the project. Since four years I wanted to participate to this competition and now great Scott I'm here!! Indeed we want to begin a start-up about Kill Xyl. I dream of space conquest and I like watching science-fiction movies and of course I'm a geek!!
Tangui Messina alias Fire Snake
the boy who spits fire.
Valérie Prima alias Cat Snake
Hi, my name is Valérie Prima, I've been working as an engineer in James Sturgis Laboratory « Laboratoire des Systèmes macromoléculaires » in Marseille (France) since 17 years. I'm studying the photosystem of purple bacteria, using molecular biology, biochemistry and biophysic technics. I'm very proud to participate to the iGEM contest as an instructor. First because I love teaching my knowledge and second because I think it's a unique human adventure. This year the team of Marseille was very motivated, they worked very hard during all the summer to achieve the experiments. I think they gave the best and I hope they will win the gold medal.
Instructors
Sandra Michel
Hi everyone ! I'm in the last year of my thesis in Microbiology in Aix-Marseille University. I participated at iGEM with the first team of AMU and I loved the experience. I like the concept of synthetic biology, the standardisation, the outstanding quality and diversity of the projects, the human experience, that's why I wanted to start again this year with the new project on the platinum !
Marcel Giansily
Hi, I'm Marcel. I am a Ph.D student working on photosynthetic complexes. I am very keen on doing science since a very young age, with a particular interest in biology and also physics. Then, making a Ph.D was a logic and natural path. I discovered the iGEM competition through my supervisor, and it's a very enthralling and very enlightening event for me, and I'm glad to be a part of it !
Christophe Bordi
Hi, I'm an Associate Professor of Genomics and Molecular Microbiology in Marseille. I was delighted to join the team this year. I was very happy to discover Synbio and to share my bench experience. It was great to see how students can be motivated by science.
Marlone Sidore
Gauthier Dangla Pelissier alias Spiny-Headed Seasnake
Hi! I'm the Spiny-Headed Sea snake, one of the AMU iGEM team instructors, ready to Kill Xyl! It was a real pleasure to manage this project from the depth of the wet-lab. Currently pHD student working on the horizontal transfer, I studied synthetic biology when I was engineer and I am so glad that a challenge like the iGEM exists! It was a so great to meet others teams during the First iGEM Mediterranean Meet-Up and I’m eager to see more at the Giant Jamboree!
Primary PI, James Sturgis alias Snake charmer
Professor of Biochemistry and director of a CNRS laboratory in Marseille, my research centers on using biochemical and biophysical methods to understand membrane protein structure, function and interactions. I recently created a synthetic biology course at the university and so was very keen to help our team turn theory into practice by participating in the iGEM.
Secondary PI, Laetitia Houot alias Snake eater
When I first heard about the iGEM, I thought it was such a pity this competition didn’t exist when I was an undergrad student, as it is a unique opportunity to have biologists, chemists and computer scientists working together. Now, as an assistant professor in Biochemistry at Aix-Marseille University, I’m excited to be on the “instructor side” of the team. My research interests focus on bacterial adaptation to the environment and on pathogenicity. I hope my experience of bench work will help our team to realize its ambitious project and to develop a durable iGEM spirit in Marseille !!!
