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Craig Johnston
Field: Mathematics Team: Dry team Role: Mathematical modelling Aspirations: To develop mathematical models that help enhance the understanding of the biology in our toximop project.
Kyle Harrison
Field: Applied Computing Team: Dry team Role: Software Development / Design Aspirations: Applying software development techniques, design principles, and methodologies to real applications.
Rachel Findlay
Field: Mathematical Biology Team: Dry team Role: Mathematical Modelling Aspirations: Experience in relating mathematical models to biological concepts and constructing relevant models.
Nasir Ahmad
Field: Physics Team: Dry team Role: Hardware Designer / Modelling Aspirations: Gain knowledge in microbiology & applying existing knowledge in new and interesting ways.
Ewa Grabowiecka
Field: Microbiology Team: Wet team Role: Microcystin Sensor Aspirations: Build an efficient Microcystin Mop.
Philip Rodger
Field: Molecular Biology Team: Wet team Role: Microcystin Detector Aspirations: Designing a microcystin detector by modifying existing E.coli and B.subtilis.
John Allan
Field: Microbiology Team: Wet team Role: Microcystin Sensor Aspirations: Succesfully clone a microcystin receptor & express this in bacterial cells improving existing detection methods.
Alice Rowan
Field: Biomedical Sciences Team: Wet team Role: Microcystin Sensor Aspirations: I hope to develop a biological mop to reduce microcystin levels in freshwater systems.
Chris Earl
Field: Molecular Biology Team: Wet team Role: Microcystin Sensor Aspirations: Succesfully clone microcystin receptors and express these in bacterial cells.
Kyle Buchan
Field: Molecular Biology Team: Wet team Role: Microbiology Specialist Aspirations: Achieve a higher understanding and appreciation for the field of synthetic biology as a whole, &gaining valuable lab experience.
Supervisors
Prof Tracy Palmer
Field: Microbiology Role: Supervisor - Instructor for biological experiments Aspirations: