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Hello <<First name>>,
Welcome to the iGEM Community Newsletter. The Newsletter is home to synthetic biology news, events, opportunities and the latest advancements in synthetic biology research - from around the world. Not only that, here you'll also find out about updates & announcements from the world of iGEM. Let's Dive In!
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Join the world's biggest synthetic biology competition!
Push the boundaries of synthetic biology by tackling everyday issues facing the world. Work together with your team to build and test a system of your own design using interchangeable biological parts.
Register by February 23 to save $500 on your team's registration:
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Join the 2024 iGEM Competition Mentorship Program
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- Is your team participating in the iGEM Competition for the first time and do you need mentorship?
- Are you an experienced iGEMer and do you want to mentor 2024 iGEM Competition teams?
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Welcoming our new iGEM Ambassadors and Project Heads for 2024
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Meet the Ambassadors
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Meet the Project Heads
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Register for Community Day!
On Saturday, February 17th at 15:00 - 17:00 UTC, join the whole iGEM Community to celebrate the current groups, our common mission and meet your fellow community members.
Discover the Projects our Project Heads have been preparing for the SynBio community and how you can join them!
Register Here
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Dive into the synbio adventure at the iGEM Startups BioHackathon 2024, happening on March 8-10!
Whether you're bursting with synbio ideas, eager for discussions with fellow enthusiasts, or eyeing career opportunities in the dynamic synbio market of 2024, this is your chance.
Connect with potential co-founders, explore synbio realms, and uncover exciting possibilities. Register now at bit.ly/igembiohack24 and breathe life into your synbio passions! Link to the poster
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The Venture Creation Labs of iGEM Startups are back! VCL will take place from April 2-29. Get ready for a transformative journey as we guide you through turning your startup idea into reality. Don't miss the chance to ideate, develop, and gain access to mentorship and fast-track programs.
Apply here to accelerate your idea and startup's growth!
If you're passionate about mentoring emerging startups, apply here and be part of the innovation journey!
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Take a look at the how participating in the iGEM Competition has influenced the careers of students from around the world, who went on to take distinct career routes, such as game development, education, and those supporting the synthetic biology industry. Access Here |
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SynBio Around the World: The iGEM Ambassadors recently attended events in Australia, Brasil, Egypt, India, Japan, Kenya, and New Zealand take a look at their event reports on our website and see what's happening within the sector around the world.
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Events from the Community
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Do you want to share your event with the global synthetic biology community? Send us an email at community@igem.org with the event information.
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NEUK SynBio Seminar | 8 February, 2024
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SYNCELL2024 | 17-19 April, 2024
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SEED 2024 | 24-27 June, 2024
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EMBL SynBio Course | 15-22 September, 2024
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Do you have News from your regional synbio ecosystem to share with the global synthetic biology community?
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The green gold rush: How investment into synthetic biology could help achieve net zero
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Big Problems, Tiny Solutions: How Synthetic Biology Is Building A Stronger Future
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SynBio Research Highlights
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DIB-BOT: An open-source hardware approach for high throughput droplet interface bilayer deposition Alexander F Mason (2024 - Pre-print)
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Systematic discovery of protein interaction interfaces using AlphaFold and experimental validation CY Lee et al (2024)
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Are you looking for iGEMers to hire?
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- Scientist, Bacterial Engineering & Process Development
- Master's Thesis Research
- Biotech Intern
- 30 PhDs & 2 Post Docs
- Communication Intern
- Assay Development Co-op
- Analytical Development Co-op, Biophysical Characterization
- Design Co-op, Computational Biology and Software Development
- Natural Products Mass Spectrometry Co-op
- Commercial MBA Intern, Business Development - Pharma
- Commercial Strategy MBA Intern
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This newsletter was made like any good PCR- the machine stopped midway through, and the team started over again, but those bands came out like a Picasso.
Waving from around the world,
The iGEM Community Newsletter Team on behalf of iGEM Community
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