iGEM is the International Genetically Engineered Machines Competition that takes place at MIT every year. iGEM's focus is the cutting edge field of synthetic biology. Our aim is to use the Biobrick parts sent to us by the Registry of Standard Biological Parts to construct new molecular machines. We are a team of nine undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in science and engineering. We are mentored by Brown graduate students, postdocs, and faculty from across the university. With support from a team UTRA, we will be working in the Multidisciplinary Lab over the summer and preparing our entries for the annual jamboree at MIT in November 2009. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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December 2, 2009 Want to learn about what iGEM is about and more about synthetic biology? Interested in being on the 2010 Brown iGEM team? The come out to the Brown iGEM INFO SESSION on Tuesday December 8th from 7-8 pm in Sydney Frank 220! November 23, 2009
The application for the 2010 iGEM Team is online. Applications are due Friday January 15 .
November 3, 2009 The Brown iGEM Team presented their research at the 2009 iGEM Jamboree at MIT from October 30-November 2. The team created a self-regulating system to treat allergic rhinitis by engineering Staphylococcus epidermidis to secrete a histamine binding protein in response to elevated histamine concentrations during an allergic attack. The team was awarded a Bronze Medal for their work. Visit the Brown 2009 wiki for full project details: http://2009.igem.org/Team:Brown
October 16, 2009 The 2009 Brown iGEM team is feature in The Brown Daily Herald! Click here to view the story. August 6, 2009 The 2009 Brown iGEM Team presented their research at the Brown Summer Research Symposium. The team aims to treat allergic rhinitis by engineering Staphylococcus epidermidis to secrete a histamine binding protein in response to elevated histamine concentrations during an allergic attack. The Undergraduate Teaching Research Awards were established to fund collaborative projects between faculty members and students. The iGEM team would like to thank the UTRA program for it's gracious support!
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12.15.08: Application for the 2009 iGEM Team is online. Applications are due Jan 16. http://jotform.com/form/83454156668 11.10.08: The '08 Brown iGEM Team Jamboree results: Brown Team, 1 designed a water toxin detection system winning "Best Environment Project" and a bronze medal. Team 2 developed a genetic limiter swtich regulating protein expression in Yeast, winning a silver medal. 08.01.08: The '08 Brown iGEM Teams present their research at the Brown UTRA symposium. |
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