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Team:Dundee/Team
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Individuals behind the Team
Microcystin, a toxin released by specific cyanobacteria, is harmful to mammals due to its ability in binding to the PP1 protein and ceasing its operation. ToxiMop uses this binding feature and aims to integrate the PP1 protein into a bacterial cell to mop up the toxin. An example of this was at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, when 10, 000 people were hired to clean up the algae in time for the sailing regatta. The current detection process takes approximately 24 hours. The team’s aim is to reduce this to 1 hour.
The benefit of Teamwork
What comes to people's mind when they hear the word, 'Synthetic biology'? Many people don't know what it is, or have an ambiguous image that it is something dangerous. Synthetic biology is not about the un-natural, think of it as playing with the Universe's lego kit. Building with what is already here, we try to create something better..
Dry Lab
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.
Wet Lab
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:
Prof Frank Sargent
Field: Microbiology
Role: Supervisor
Aspirations:
Dr Fordyce Davidson
Field: Mathmatics
Role: Supervisor
Aspirations:
Dr Lionel Dupuy
Field: Mathmatics
Role: Supervisor
Aspirations:
Advisors & Volunteers
Lucia Licandro
Field: Microbiology
Role: Advisor
Aspirations:
Richard Owens
Field: Microbiology
Role: Advisor
Aspirations:
Cian McNabola
Field: Games Design
Role: Mascot Design - Volunteer
Aspirations:
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Darryl Johnson
Field: Graphics Design
Role: Logo Design - Volunteer
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