Full name: Chih-Chieh CHANG

Programme of study: Cell and Molecular Biology

Contributions: Biobricks design, Molecular Cloning, Human Practices

Hello, I am Jennifer, a sophomore Taiwanese girl from CUHK. In the past few months, I have gained much more synthetic biology knowledge and lab skill. Also, due to interacting with local team mates, I finally pick up some Cantonese and Hong Kong culture. So far, joining iGEM is the most exciting thing in my college life. It is such a thrilling experience to brainstorm up an idea and try to work it out in lab. I truly look forward to share our group project with iGEMers around the world.

Full name: Wong Chi Kin

Programme of study: Cell and Molecular Biology

Contributions: Cloning, characterization, lab workshops for human practice, little of wiki content

Hi, I'm Eddie from the CMBI program. Since my earlier age, I've always been dreaming of becoming a great scientist. Having been able to participate in iGEM have been my pleasure, but at the same time it takes away a lot of my brain power lol. It has been my very first attempt trying to make my dream come true. I hope to see you all in the world jamboree!

Full name: Melisa JUNATA

Programme of study: BEng in Biomedical Engineering with minor in IBBA

Contributions: Human Practice, Sponsorship, Wet Lab, Modelling

Hi! I’m Melisa, a Chinese Indonesian. I have deep interest in Medicine and Engineering. Reading Business and Psychology books and playing Cello are my idiosyncratic recreations. I love alternative rock music and Hello Kitty a lot, seriously. Through iGEM I have learned a lot of Life Science topics and lab techniques that I will not acquire from my major studies. iGEM has opened my eyes to infinite possibilities offered by synthetic biology. It has been an exciting roller-coaster experience to join this year’s iGEM. It is the most unforgettable summer that I have ever had!

Full Name : TONG WaiSze

Programme of study : Biochemistry

Contributions : Human Practice, Wet Lab, Graphic Design, Finance

Self intro : Hi , I am ar sze, I am a year two undergrad studying Biochemistry, . I love to do lab works and enjoy doing research-like studies, that's why I joined iGEM. iGEM is a great competition which allow students to learn more about synthetic biology and make biobricks ourselves. There were unforgettable memories with our teammates after we spend the whole summer together in the lab.  iGEM not only let me know more friends with the same interest, it also allows me to learn more laboratory skills. I am glad to have a chance taking part in this competition. It is worth our effort. Good luck my friends in the coming jamboree :)

Full Name: WAN Tsz Yau

Programme of study: BSc Biochemistry

Contributions:  Graphic design, Poster design, Logbook input, Human Practices, Supportive Lab Work

Hi, I am Angel, a year 2 student of Biochemistry at CUHK. I am interested in science and music. Also, I enjoy making friends and working as a team. I am so glad to be one of the team members of the iGEM team this year as this competition enables me to get deeper into synthetic biology and gain experience in doing scientific research projects. Besides, I gained a precious friendship in the competition! I am looking forward to meet other teams from all around the world.

Full Name: GONG Yaoyu

Programme of Study: Molecular Biotechnology

Contributions: Wet Lab, Project Design & Human Practice

iGEM gives me the chance to spend the lonesome summer holiday in the lab, to taste the sweetness and bitterness of working as a researcher, and to build our dream starting from scratch. I have spent a lot of sad time watching pieces of blank agarose gel or bare culture plates, but also a lot of happy time enjoying my success in cloning and good news from DNA sequencing. iGEM conveys the idea of creativity, efficiency, hard work, and also persistence, which should be valued by all scientists of tomorrow. Let us all appreciate the infinite possibility of synthetic biology through iGEM!

Full name: CHAO Han

Programme of study: Molecular Biotechnology

Contributions: Focus on Wet Lab and human practice

Hi:) I am Gill from Taiwan and currently a year two student in CUHK. The part I like IGEM competition most is that IGEM is a student-oriented competition. Thus, Other than cultivating research abilities and learning important scientific techniques, IGEM taught me much more than these. Since we have limited time and resource, I learn to cherish and arrange what we have and make best use of them in an efficiency way. As a nonlocal student, I learn to cooperate with students with different background and overcome language barrier. After spending whole summer in the lab, I gonna miss all these crazy days and nights in the lab.

Full name: CHAN Man Han

Programme of study: Cell and Molecular Biology

Contributions: Financial Secretary, Human Practices, Supportive Lab Work

Hello, I’m Natalie. Participating in iGEM is a very precious experience for me. I tried plenty of different things that are completely new for me, such as doing lab works, contacting different biotech companies, holding talks for high school students, etc. It feels really good when you successfully solve new challenges and each time I gained a lot form them. All my teammates are also very integral parts of why this competition is so enjoyable. Though each of us has distinct personalities, we got the same goal of perfecting our project. I’m really glad that I can join iGEM, winning knowledge and friendships from it.

Full Name: Su, Shang-Yen

Programme of study: Electronic Engineering

Contributions: Wiki Design, Sponsoring, and Supportive Lab Work

Hello, I am Louis from Taiwan. I am a full-time student majoring in Electronic Engineering at CUHK. As an engineering student, I have never thought of that a tiny cell could perform so many complicated functions after being modified. It is my pleasure to work on this project with so many excellent people from various backgrounds. I am grateful for being given the opportunity to join in the team.

Full name: LING Yan To

Programme of study: Biomedical Engineering

Contributions: Wiki Page, Modelling, Supportive Lab Work

Last year, I learnt about iGEM in the Art Fair. This year, I was there promoting iGEM to new students. I am so glad that I signed up last year. I stepped into this brave new world the day we started brainstorming for ideas. Although it was a frustrating and repeating process of trial and error, I enjoy the learning process throughout the project. It is my pleasure to work with my team members, who are talented people from different disciplines. This summer is a truly unforgettable one. I am looking forward to seeing you all in the Jamboree.

Full name: LEE Tin Chau

Programme of study: Chemistry

Contributions: Wiki Page, Human Practice, Supportive Lab Work

Hello everyone, I am Chris from Hong Kong. I often dream about having a touch with the newest technology, and I am glad that I can achieve this through joining iGEM. Having this chance to know about new ideas from all over the world, I believe this shall be the most unforgetable experience for my whole life.

Full name: Sheng Ruoyu

Programme of study: Biomedical Engineering

Contributions: Wiki page, wet lab & human practice

As a biomedical engineering student, I believed I could learn a lot from iGEM because it is a bridge between biology and engineering.As a result,several months earlier, I decided to join CUHK iGEM team. After several months' hard-working, I gained more than what I had expected.Learning website building, participating in wet lab,promoting our project and working with the magical team members really gave me an unforgettable experience!Though we had a hard time during the months, I believe we did not waste our time.

Full name: FOK Wai Yan Ryana

Programme of study: Biomedical Engineering

Contributions: Logo design

Full name: CHU Cheuk Ying

Programme of study: Journalism and Communication

Contributions: Comic Animator

Full name: Yip Ming Hung

Programme of study: Biomedical Engineering

Contribution: Modelling

I am Ken, a Year 2 student from biomedical engineering. Before I entered the university, I have already heard of iGEM. I am so glad that I can join the competition. Thanks to the competition, I have learnt how to do biological models and also known many friends.