Welcome to the Hydro Guardian's Medal Criteria page. Here we outline how our project meets and exceeds the requirements for the iGEM competition Medals and highlight our Special Prizes.
We are happy to report that we were awarded a Gold Medal at the Grand Jamboree in Paris.
In addition to winning the Gold Medal, our 3xCre3xAP1-miniCMV Promoter was nominated as Best New Basic Part.
Competition Deliverables
We have fulfilled all iGEM competition deliverables, including the Project Wiki, Presentation Video, Judging Form and Judging Session.
Project Attributions
We have clearly outlined the contributions of each team member. The detailed Attributions are available on our Wiki.
Project Description
We have provided a comprehensive Description of the Hydro Guardian Project, including how and why we have chosen the project, on our Wiki.
Project Contribution
We developed 22 genetic Parts for future iGEM teams, a mathematical model simulating the interaction of heavy metals and antibiotics in the spread of multi-resistant bacteria, and a 3D-printed Petri dish holder designed to optimize laboratory setups.
Engineering Success
Through several iterations of the iGEM Engineering Cycle, we developed a beta-lactam detection unit and a metal detection unit for our Hydro Guardian biosensor.
Human Practices
We conducted a series of interviews with stakeholders, academic experts and others to ensure that our project was aligned with real-world needs and ethical considerations. Their feedback influenced key aspects of our biosensor design.
Our team has contributed a novel β-lactam-sensitive promoter (BBa_K5317017) that includes three repeats of the Activator Protein 1 (AP1) sequence and three repeats of the cAMP Response Element (CRE) sequence. This part provides a new tool for precise antibiotic detection, offering potential for future biosensor applications.
Excellence in Synthetic Biology
We have developed a comprehensive mathematical model that simulates the interaction between heavy metals, antibiotics and multi-resistant bacteria in water environments and can be used directly in the wiki through an inlay.
Our Hydro Guardian project is designed with sustainability at its core and directly addresses environmental health and safety. Through interviews, project collaborations and educational outreach, we are building a strong network of current and future heroes to help achieve the SDGs.