The Team
ALASTAIR HARRIS
I am the Financial Manager for the iGEM team this year. As a fourth year Biotechnology student I am concentrating on the field of microbiology for my honours year. Specifically I am interested in the production of ethanol with the aim of starting a craft brewery.
PETER WILLS
I have been the team leader this year. I'm a third year biomedical science student interested in neuroscience and psychology. I also work in a first year university hall (Go Huia!) and I love cats.
JUDITH GLASSON
I am one of our lab leaders for 2017. In the future I hope to get into regenerative medicine research. Currently in the final year of my undergraduate Biomedical Science degree, I specialize in Genetics and Development. In the future I will (hopefully) be hanging around a wee bit longer to complete a pHD.
JESS CHASE
I have been one of the wet-lab managers of our iGEM team this year. I am currently in my third year of studying Biomedical Science at Auckland University. My particular interests lie in cancer research, molecular biology, and genetics.
GRETA HOLLAND
I am a member of the financial team this year. I am in her third year of a conjoint BSC in Biology and Psychology, with interests in the workings of the human mind and body. I have a passion for knowledge and aim to make the unknown and undiscovered, conquered.
HADLEIGH WALDEGRAVE
I live and breathe Biology, Marketing and Computer Science. This year, I have provided market research and advise for commercializing the team’s project. I look forward to leading next year’s team with a passion for GM crops and aeroponics (and Alastair’s craft brew)
SNEHA CHATTERJEE
I am part of the lab team this year and look forward to being a part of next year's team as well. I am a second year biomedical science student, with a special interest in microbiology, genetics and immunology. When I'm not in classes or a lab, you can find me baking up a storm or petting fluffy animals
ANDRA POPA
I'm a 3rd year Biotechnology student with an interest in cellular processes and genetic engineering. Having been part of the lab team for SECA_NZ has been incredible. After graduating, I hope to continue my studies with an Honors or Masters at UoA, learning how to improve human health using vaccines and other therapies.
ANNA WISHNOWSKY
I am is interested in the business side of biology and healthcare. I hope to develop leadership and marketing skills to one day manage projects like those started with iGEM, and help communicate scientific ideas to businessmen and the public.