iGEMx

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How about a platform to discuss science, learning from the leaders of the field, and have fun sci-comm activities? That’s exactly what iGEMx has in store! This is an attempt to appreciate the beauty of science by enabling accessibility beyond regional barriers. It is a platform for untangling research questions, sharing iGEM experiences, inculcating scientific aptitude and for active networking.

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Description


iGEMx: Biocatalyst for Beginners, the third edition, is a transformative initiative empowering highschool and college students in biology. This platform guides you in exploring emerging biotech fields, connecting with seasoned professionals, and sculpting a strong professional identity. Join us to navigate research opportunities, enhance skills, and forge a supportive community propelling you towards a successful future in the emerging fields of biology.

The project incorporates a series of useful events and participants have the flexibility to choose from these modules, engaging in one or all, based on their interests and needs. Participants have the flexibility to choose from a variety of modules tailored to their preferences. These include:

  • Professional Development Workshops: Sharpen your professional skills by learning from experts.
  • Internship Guidance Programs: Navigate the path to valuable internships from the early stage by learning key techniques.
  • Skill Development Workshops: Hone specific skills crucial in the field of biology that you might need to improve for success.
  • Networking Strategies Sessions: Learn effective networking approaches to help you connect with like-minded people.
  • Research Opportunities Seminars: Explore research prospects that may benefit you for your career growth.

2023 events


Kickstarting iGEMx, we hosted Prof. Jose Jimenez from Imperial College London! During the session, he delved into how synthetic biology is beautifully integrated into evolutionary and microbial biology.

2022 events


The CEO of Scope Biosciences shared his story: from a team member, ambassador and supervisor in iGEM to founding his own business. Watch the recap!

iGEMx Niek Sevolkoul: Lessons for Life - an iGEM journey

Maarten Lubbers is a Ph.D. student at Leiden University (the Netherlands), working on morphology engineering of actinomycetes using synthetic biology approaches. Besides playing an active role in the iGEM Competition, he will discuss the ins and outs of setting up a national association from scratch!

iGEMx Maarten Lubbers: SynBioNL – setting up a national synthetic biology association from scratch

Kenani Kenani is the CIO and Co-founder of Umkele Ltd, a biotech startup developing sustainable next-gen materials to combat global waste & pollution. Being a software engineer, he supported team ZIMMUTI in iGEM EPIC and has been an integral part of the team ever since. He will reveal the story of startup development from his own perspective.

iGEMx- Kenani Kenani: The story of a Biotech startup: from a software engineer's perspective

Organizers


Current

Sanjuda Subramaniyan
Sanjuda Subramaniyan
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Project Head
New Delhi, India
Gokul Bhaskaran
Gokul Bhaskaran
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Project Member
Krakow, Poland
Prisha Banerjee
Prisha Banerjee
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Bangalore, India
Rocio Rodriguez Quiroz
Rocio Rodriguez Quiroz
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Talca, Chile
Sanyukta Katoch
Sanyukta Katoch
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Project Member
Mumbai, India
Diya Anantheswaran
Diya Anantheswaran
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Mumbai, India

Previous

Sneha P R
Sneha P R
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Project Head
India
Nithish G S
Nithish G S
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Project Member
Tirupati, India
Faizan Ahmad
Faizan Ahmad
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Project Member
Brazil
Muhammad Faheem Raziq
Muhammad Faheem Raziq
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Project Member
Islamabad, Pakistan
Mani Gupta
Mani Gupta
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Project Member
Kolkata, India
Dasilva Primarindu Nuswantari
Dasilva Primarindu Nuswantari
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Project Member
Bekasi, Indonesia
Hayley So
Hayley So
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Project Member
Markham, Canada
Sanjuda Subramaniyan
Sanjuda Subramaniyan
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Project Member
New Delhi, India
Pranav Thapron
Pranav Thapron
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Project Member
Thiruvananthapuram, India
Andrea Tambo
Andrea Tambo
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Project Member
La Paz, Bolivia
Aditya Sharma
Aditya Sharma
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Project Member
New Delhi, India
Omnya Mohamed Izzledin
Omnya Mohamed Izzledin
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Project Member
Pune, India
Darshan M. Joshi
Darshan M. Joshi
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Project Member
Pune, India
Belfu Berkol
Belfu Berkol
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Project Member
Istanbul, Turkey
Sana Jalili
Sana Jalili
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Promoter - Asia & Oceania, Project Member
Mumbai, India
Serena Ozabrahamyan
Serena Ozabrahamyan
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Project Member
Columbus, United States of America
Yoki Wang
Yoki Wang
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Project Member
London, UK
Suraj Narayanan
Suraj Narayanan
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Project Member
Cork, Ireland
Sanyukta Katoch
Sanyukta Katoch
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Project Member
Mumbai, India
Nannan Jiang
Nannan Jiang
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Atlanta, United States of America
Florence Stel
Florence Stel
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Leiden, Netherlands
Parvathy Venkateswaran
Parvathy Venkateswaran
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Tamil Nadu, India
Larissa Markus
Larissa Markus
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Wageningen, Netherlands
Emilija Radlinskaite
Emilija Radlinskaite
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Reporter
Lithuania
Aida Safiyah
Aida Safiyah
Project Member
Seremban, Malaysia