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Who We Are
Advisors
- Mike Ellison: Professor
- Dominic Sauvageau: Professor
Team Members
- Mark Rozema: Graduate
- Larry Zhang: Graduate
- Michael Esau: Graduate
- Dawson Zeng: Student Liaison, Undergraduate
- Rachel Kwon: Undergraduate
- Cadence Moorhouse: Undergraduate
- Stephanie Chiu: High School Graduate
- Cameron Murray: High School Graduate
Dominic Sauvageau
Dominic Sauvageau joined the Department of Chemical and Materials
Engineering at the University of Alberta
as an Assistant Professor in January 2011. His research involves the development of novel bacteriophage-
based technologies and bioprocessing strategies for production in microbial systems. He joined the iGEM
adventure last year when he supervised an iGEM-Entrepreneurial team (they won!). He's thrilled to be
involved in iGEM again this year. He loves travelling and hopes he'll be able to use the E. coli were
working on to plan his next trip.
Mark Rozema
Mark Rozema graduated from the Biochemistry program at the University of Alberta in April 2013 and is
currently enrolled in the law program, also at the U of A. He enjoys running, early mornings, late nights
and old scotch. Mark was involved in all facets of the project over the summer months, such as conceptual
planning, establishing general protocol, part creation and part isolation but withdrew to focus on law
school since the start of September.
Cadence Moorhouse
I am a 4th year genetics student at the University of Alberta. Every since high school I have had an
interest in genetics and I heard all about the applications of synthetic biology largely through social
media. It was at a talk by biotech guru Andrew Hessel that I first learned of iGEM. I was delighted to find
out that the U of A had a team and a couple of emails later I was on the roster. This project has given me
the opportunity to learn standard lab techniques and to see an experiment evolve. My experience teaching and
coaching allows me to easily convey complex ideas into simpler ones. I hope to utilize these skills over the
course of this project.
Dawson Zeng
I am a 4th year student at the University of Alberta majoring in Biological Sciences. I first heard about
the field of Synthetic Biology from a guest speaker. It was then that I looked into joining iGEM Team
Alberta. Personally, I think it is the coolest thing that Synthetic Biology combines philosophies from both
Biology and Engineering; something I never thought about. Overall, my knowledge and understanding of
genetics and interactions between DNA molecules vastly increased throughout the summer. A true testament to
Richard Feynman’s famous quote, “What I cannot create, I do not understand.”
Rachel Kwan
My Background: After my first discoveries on the possibilities of iGEM from the local newspaper in
high school, I searched online and admired various iGEM projects. At this time, I was personally unclear of
my desired career path, aside from my passion for studying science, with a focus on Biology or Chemistry.
Also with my vague knowledge of biotechnological methods, I was wary about the bioethical side of
“manipulating nature,” especially from public warnings in literature. (Ex. Fictional, biotechnological
disasters were described in stories like Jurassic Park and the Hot Zone).
Benefits of iGEM: So how did my perspective change? Within studying Biochemistry (with interest in
the world of biomolecules, proteins, DNA, membranes, and signalling), I found that current methodologies of
biotechnology seemed to have controlled lab settings, careful precautions, and/or a balance with purposeful
benefits. Looking at the variety of iGEM projects, they used in-school material for real-world, practical
applications.
One of my major motivations to volunteer for IGEM is to spend my summer in a rewarding and relevant way.
IGEM also attracted me because I liked the idea of working in a team setting to balance strengths and
weaknesses with others. I believe that iGEM challenges teamwork, independence, creativity, writing,
presenting, and lab technique. As part of my work, I hope to offer organization skills, interest in safety,
and Wiki ideas.
More: Outside of iGEM work, I play the piano and clarinet, read, meditate, play board games, search
for good sales, and grow pet plants like basil. Consider joining/supporting iGEM if you can relate!
Stephanie Chiu
I am a first year student at the University of Alberta. I first heard about iGEM from friends at my high
school and was privileged enough to join U of A’s team as I was finishing up my Grade 12 year. I am excited
to learn more about what synthetic biology is and what working in a lab is like. I hope that I can offer a
unique perspective to our team.
Larry Zhang
Passionate scientist born in the historical city of Yueyang, China; educated in the English for 8 years and
has been under strict scientific indoctrination in the University of Alberta department of Biochemistry.
Graduated with a Biochemistry degree with interest in genetics and genetic engineering, Larry Zhang has
brought with him a huge idea cannon and a pair of magic pipetter’s hands; he is one of the most valuable
assets in this team.
Cameron Murray
I am a first year university student studying molecular genetics at the U of A, however when I joined the
team I was in my grade twelve year of high school. I heard about Synthetic biology through quirks and
quarks, the CBC radio program, and was immediately taken with it and it’s vast possibilities. I was so
enthralled that I talked about it quite a bit to my friends one of whom told me about iGEM. So here I am
hoping to learn about and deepen my interest in synthetic biology through iGEM.
Attributions:
- Rick: Lab Technician
- Timo: Wiki HTML coding
- Sponsors: Genome Alberta, Alberta Innovates Technology Futures
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