Brandon

I am in grade 10 at Winston Churchill High School. I enjoy video games, watching movies, designing shirts, practising karate and attempt to code/script RPG games. When I’m not doing school work or anything thing for iGEM I am either in my basement watching movies/television while on my computer playing games or I am practising karate. I am a black belt in karate and have been practising for almost 9 years. I joined iGEM because I thought it would be a nice experience to see synthetic biology and learn about it. I was thinking about going into a career in science being in Chemistry, Biology or Biochemistry.

Christina

My name is Christina Kong and I am a Grade 12 student who goes to Catholic Central High School. I became interested in iGEM because it is revolves around science and learning which I find enjoyable. I particularly enjoy the lab work portion of iGEM because it's a very hands-on aspect of the competition and I am more of a kinesthetic learner as well. I enjoy math as it is consistent and logical; there's little room for the grey answers, and you can always find a definite solution to the problem. My favorite activities would be playing badminton and exercising.

Dinula

I am a grade 10 student at Winston Churchill High School. I enjoy programming, playing the guitar, and watching movies. When I’m not stuck indoors, I like going running and biking. I joined iGEM because the feats of synthetic biology fascinated me and I wanted to learn more about the processes involved. I additionally wanted to develop my computer programming skills by working on the wiki and software aspect of the competition.

Dylan

​Hi, I'm Dylan Sutherland. I go to Chinook High School and have many interests. Of these interests, I am most interested in video games, movies, and reading. I'm not really a sports guy but I enjoy watching and playing rugby. I've been part of the high school iGEM team for two years now and find the science behind it fascinating. In school, I tend to focus mainly on biology and physics. I am a grade twelve student and next year I am going to the University of Lethbridge.

Hope

My name is Hope. I am 17 years old and am enrolled in my final year at Chinook High School. I will be attending the University of Lethbridge this fall where I will major in Biochemistry and minor in French. In my spare time I love to run, crochet and read. I am also an avid Harry Potter fan.

Krista

My name is Krista Fjordbotten, and I am a grade 12 student at Chinook High School. I joined high school iGEM because I felt it would help me gain knowledge about the field of synthetic biology and lab work in general, as I have great interest in the sciences. Next year I plan to attend the University of Lethbridge doing an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience. Outside of iGEM, I enjoy reading, hiking and boating.

McKailyn

My name is McKailyn Ives, I am currently in grade eleven at Winston Churchill High School. Prior to joining the iGEM team I had little knowledge of synthetic biology but this experience has taught me a lot and I know it will benefit me in my future. I enjoy being apart of a program that sets goals to improve the world and community for the better. In my spare time I like to play basketball and rugby. I hope to make a career out of Humanitarian Aid when I'm older because I love to help people.

Peter

Hi! My name is Peter Quo! Pleasure to meet you, I am a connoisseur of living and thus I like all aspects of life. Favorite pastimes range from archery to horology. I joined iGEM because I wanted to learn synthetic biology and wanted the growing science fields to be apart of my future. Also meeting like minded people is always a plus.

Ronja

I’m Ronja Kothe, a Grade 10 Student of Winston Churchill High School in Lethbridge. I play classical guitar and clarinet. My favourite subjects in school are math and science. I am very interested in biology and I thought that iGEM would provide me with an exciting new opportunity to learn more about synthetic biology in a hands-on environment. It has been totally worth it! My favourite part is working in the lab. After High School, I would like to tackle the sciences; right now virology seems like an interesting career path for me. On a side note, I moved to Canada from Germany 8 years ago; “Auf Wiedersehn!”

Roya

My name is Roya Akbary and I am a grade 11 student at Winston Churchill High School. I have always had a passion for science especially biology! I enjoy iGEM because I love being a part of a team of people who have similar interests as me. After high school, I would love to pursue a career in health care. I am currently volunteering at the hospital which I am really enjoying. I also play the piano, the French horn, and am a freelance shower singer. Additionally, I like acting in school plays and watching movies especially musicals.

Sally

My name is Sally Xu and I am in Grade 11 at Winston Churchill High School. I really enjoy chemistry and biology in school which is why I joined the iGEM program. I believed it would be a great experience to work in labs and synthesize a project that our team came up with. Another aspect that I am interested in is computer programming. I plan to take a major part in the coding of our iGEM wiki.

Sunny

My name is Sunny Sun and I am a grade 11 student at Winston Churchill High School. In my free time I like to read, play the piano, sketch, paint and spend time with my family. I became a member of this iGem team initially because of my interest in the sciences, however this experience has provided me with valuable knowledge and great hands-on activities far exceeding basic textbook materials. My favourite part of iGem is working in the labs among peers and conducting real experiments that hold real life applications. In the future, I hope to pursue a career in medical research and further broaden my knowledge of science.

Tiffany D

Heyos mayos! I’m Tiffany Dang, I am a grade eleven student at Winston Churchill High School. I love to be active and play sports –rugby, badminton, tennis, and rock climbing. If I’m not outside you can find me with my nose in a book or surfing the internet looking for something new to learn. I joined iGEM because I found the field intriguing as it has many applications to everyday life. I also love working in a laboratory setting outside of school and trying to find a solutions to problems we encounter. After high school? I plan to do something in the field of science where I can work in a lab and help people simultaneously –a biomedical engineer.

Tiffany T

My name is Tiffany Trinh. I am a grade 11 student at Winston Churchill High School. I joined iGEM because, science is one of my favourite subjects and I am really interested in learning new things. I’ve learned a lot from iGEM like the use of equipment, methods and operations inside the laboratory, and what synthetic biology is all about. Utilizing the knowledge that I learned through iGEM, I hope to continue my studies in the field of science. Some of my hobbies are playing badminton, playing piano and making crafts. One day I hope to look back and see iGEM as the stepping stone to my career of choice.

Chris

Hey! My name is Chris and I like to do things! Have you ever wondered what your eyes do when you're asleep? Weird right? Yeah, weird. Any ways, I do science and philosophy. Additionally, I model on the side while I work in a lab at the University of Lethbridge. Stay in school!

Elaine

Hi, I am a biochemistry major at the University of Lethbridge with the hope of pursuing a career in veterinary medicine in the future. As a member of the high school iGEM division for the past three years, I have obviously developed a passion for synthetic biology. I find this field of study very versatile and as a result, very fascinating. iGEM has given me the opportunity as a high school student to work with many professionals in various fields. Now returning as an adviser this year, I get to see the students learn just as I did, and it is really nice to be able to share with them what I have learned.

Kieran

Hello, my name is Kieran McCormack. I participated at the 2013 High School competition as a student and this year I am taking on a new role as an Adviser for the team. I currently finished my first year of Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge, which allows for a nice contrast between the normal science world and the more defined synthetic biology world. I enjoy doing new activities and have found great joy from being an adviser on the team; whether that be through new friendships, communications or spread of knowledge. I have enjoyed learning about myself throughout this year, and hopefully you can continue to do so into the future.

Wesley

My name is Wesley Mosimann, I am going into my second year of university as a dual major in biochemistry and physics. My passion is science, but I also enjoy reading, rugby, and teaching. This is my 3rd year in iGEM, but my first year as an advisor, and it certainly is different from the other side.

Yoyo

Hello! I am a student at the University of Lethbridge currently finishing first year in the Chemistry program. As a previous high school student I was enthralled by iGEM mostly by the interesting projects past teams have created (I’m looking at you, BactoBlood). Back now as an advisor; I want to be able to give other High School students the same opportunity I was given, that is, to be able to work in a university lab. I hope to one day pursue a career in the medical field, though the specifics are yet to be determined. In my spare time I enjoy video games, watching TV, and exercise, and of course spending time with fiends.

HJ

Originally from Germany I moved to Canada in 2005 to start a research group on the structure and function of the bacterial protein synthesis machinery, a cellular process targeted by over 50% of the known antibiotics. I am intrigued by the molecular design and function of this essential bio-nanomachine. I try to unravel the underlying design principles in order to enable the rational design and engineering of novel bio-nanomachines. I am essentially asking the question if such novel bio-machines can be constructed from simple and fundamental principles or are these assemblies just to complex. Well and that’s why it was extremely easy to rope me into doing iGEM.

Justin

I'm Justin. I think biology is way more fun when looking at it though the eyes of an engineer, so synthetic biology is a perfect fit for me. I am very excited to be working full-time for the Lethbridge iGEM team for the second year in a row. When not in the lab I downhill/freeride mountain bike, ride motocross, play guitar, and enjoy walks on the beach in San Francisco.

Zak

Hey, I'm Zak, and I am an iGEMmer. I thought I was almost free of my fascination with genetic technologies when I transferred to the neuroscience program at the U of L in 2011 from biology at the U of R, but I lapsed right back when I learned that iGEM existed. I thought I had refocused when I began doing behavioural experiments with rats, but immediately searched out a M.Sc. project that has me engineering mouse brain cells. I also love camping, fishing, and hiking. If I have to be out of the lab, I'd like to be way out there.