Núcleo'23 is the Ninth Edition of the National Meeting of Biotechnology Students, an event promoted by the National League of Biotechnology Academics (LiNAbiotec) that has been taking place annually since 2015.

  • Event Date: July 22nd, 2023
  • iGEM Representative: Giulio Braatz, iGEM Ambassador to Latin America

Giulio’s objective was to have a Fireside Chat with Entrepreneurs so that iGEM team can have a brief idea about Industrial Model in India. Further, teams had Q&A sessions with entrepreneurs which helped teams to think about each and every aspect of industrial setup. Rather than a formal talk, the event was an informal talk and gave an opportunity for teams to discuss vital points for being an entrepreneur and continuing the Project after the Grand Jamboree. Further, certain funding and grants options were also discussed by entrepreneurs.

This year, the event was held in São José dos Campos, in order to bring biotech students closer to the famous technological hub of the state of São Paulo and immerse them in biotechnological innovations, dissemination of knowledge and networking. At the event, Giulio interacted with students and introduced them to synthetic biology and iGEM.

Giulio Braatz, iGEM Ambassador to Latin America

“People from three different universities approached me after the presentation, expressing their desire to establish a team at their institutions. They also requested that I give a talk there so that other students and professors could also get excited about synbio. The passion and enthusiasm of the audience made me feel like I planted a seed of inspiration, and I'm eager to witness its growth.”

Guilio then went on to visit UNICAMP on Saturday, August 5th, to introduce iGEM. The event featured prominent figures from the Brazilian synthetic biology scene discussing their connection with iGEM, and teams sharing their history in the competition along with future plans. It was a great experience to engage with the new generation of Brazilian iGEMers and learn more about the background of the researchers.

To find more information about the iGEM Ambassadors for Latin America and regional synbio activities visit our Latin America webpage. Learn more about the Ambassador Program here.

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