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Introducing the SDU-Denmark 2024 Team



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We are the SDU-Denmark team! As the name suggests, we are from Denmark. All of us are students at the University of Southern Denmark, specifically from the campus in the city of Odense, which is pinned on the map to the left. Odense is known for being a student town, where prospective students move to, specifically to pursue a higher education. It is also home to some fantastic spots, and we’re excited to share some of our favorites with you.

Here are some of our favourite places in Odense!

odense-city

Here we are at the heart of Odense, or as we call it, "Odense City."

streets-of-odense

One of the true gems of Odense is its colorful streets. With houses of many different colors, it is a treat for the eye, and the calm environment of the small streets makes every walk through the city enjoyable, even in the rain.

hcandersen-house

Near the city center is H. C. Andersen’s house. H. C. Andersen was a famous author from Odense known for writing well-known fairytales such as The Ugly Duckling and The Little Mermaid. Here we are in front of his childhood home, which is a listed building and part of the H. C. Andersen's House Museum.

flowers-dannebrog

Here we are at the flower festival in Odense, an annual festival hosted by a private association. This is an exhibition of Dannebrog, the national flag of Denmark.

odense-aafart

Take an hour-long trip along the river of Odense, just as we did, from Munke Mose to Fruens Bøge and back with Odense Aafart. Here you can discover the beautiful riverside houses, the green surroundings, and enjoy a view of Odense Zoo along the way.

the-funnen-village

A beautiful walk from Fruens Bøge through the woods leads to The Funen Village, a historical museum. Here, you can experience everyday life and many of the work processes involved in rural life in the 1800s.

Team members

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Anna H. S. Kristensen

Drylab

Wetlab

Entrepreneurship

Anna

Study Subject

22 years old

Biomedicine

As a member of drylab, I helped design our plasmids and backup options, while also assisting in assembling plasmids and culturing cells in wetlab. For entrepreneurship, I scheduled our meetings with experts and handled most of the research and writing. The most memorable moments have been the funny lab incidents, like spilling LB powder everywhere. Overall, spending time with my teammates - both working and having fun - has been the highlight of iGEM for me.

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Christina Lorentsen

Wetlab

Wiki

Christina

Study Subject

23 years old

Biomedicine

I worked on coding for the wiki and helped design our team logo while also participating in planning and conducting lab experiments. Gaining hands-on experience in both the lab and the creative process of building the wiki has been the most enjoyable experience. Overall, the iGEM experience of tackling a real-world issue with our team has been incredibly fulfilling.

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Daniel M. Fagan

Drylab

Wiki

Entrepreneurship

Daniel

Study Subject

25 years old

Mathematics

As a member of the drylab and wiki subteams, I mainly contributed to researching genes for drylab, writing financial considerations for entrepreneurship, and coding pages for the team wiki. I particularly enjoyed learning to code in HTML and CSS, which has become a passion of mine! Beyond the technical aspects, I had a great time collaborating with the team and getting to know everyone better.

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Francisca A. Addo

Drylab

Wetlab

Wiki

Entrepreneurship

Franscisca

Study Subject

24 years old

Biomedicine

I worked on many tasks, from designing plasmids in drylab to assembling them in the lab, as well as coding for the wiki, designing posters, and writing for entrepreneurship. The most enjoyable aspects have been creating drawings for presentations and growing cells in the lab. The NiC conference was a major highlight; hearing about other projects and presenting ours was incredibly fun.

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Kathrine D. Rasmussen

Content/Video

Project Management

Wetlab

Kathrine

Study Subject

21 years old

Biomedicine

Throughout the project, I took on various roles, including organizing social events, creating social media content, editing videos, and conducting lab experiments such as cell transfection and growth optimization. I enjoyed learning new lab skills, but what I loved most was meeting new people and having amazing experiences through this project.

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Pelle R. Bording

Human Practices

Project Management

Pelle

Study Subject

20 years old

Civil engineering in chemistry and biotechnology

In human practices, I established contact with schools and led programs for younger students. In project management, I worked with sponsors and helped arrange team activities. I particularly enjoyed interviewing patients and experts, as well as traveling to meet new people. The best part was the opportunity to connect with different communities and share our project.

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Sofia W. Levisen

Drylab

Wetlab

Wiki

Sofia

Study Subject

22 years old

Biomedicine

I’ve been involved in coding the wiki, designing plasmids in drylab, and assembling them in wetlab, as well as analyzing the sequencing results. Coding is the most fun - especially when it works! Overall, I’ve loved meeting new people, both within our team and from other teams, while learning about their projects during iGEM.

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Susan J. Sadat

Human Practices

Wetlab

Susan

Study Subject

22 years old

Biomedicine

I handled a variety of tasks, including interviewing patients and coordinating with the Endometriosis Association in human practices. In wetlab, I was responsible for maintaining the growth of our cell lines. Meeting new people through human practices has been the most enjoyable aspect, and I’ve loved bringing our project to life while having fun with the team.

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Syzana Lushtaku

Content/Video

Project Management

Wiki

Syzana

Study Subject

27 years old

Biomedicine

I’ve managed various tasks, including keeping track of subteam deadlines, organizing meetings, and creating content like videos. Project management and coding have been the most challenging but also rewarding. It’s been an eye-opening experience to learn how much work goes into a project like this, and I’ve enjoyed being part of such a great team.

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Tobias C. Kuntz

Drylab

Human Practices

Tobias

Study Subject

24 years old

Medicine

In drylab, I contributed to designing and ordering parts, while in human practices, I focused on interviewing patients and experts and helped create educational materials. It has been deeply meaningful to hear patients’ stories, and I’ve loved connecting with people both within our team and at conferences. Learning new skills in synthetic biology has also been incredibly rewarding.

Supervisors

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Catharina B. Jensen

Wetlab

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Florian Pruckner

Wetlab

Drylab

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Jacob F. Hansen

Human Practices

PR

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Joan F. Skøtt

Wetlab

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Lina M. Sörensen

Wetlab

Drylab

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Moritz Schaefer

Wetlab

Drylab

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Signe H. Hundborg

Wiki

Human Practices

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Tina Kronborg

Administration & Procurements

Principal Investigators

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Lin Lin

Assistant Professor at Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Michele Fabris

Associate Professor at Institute of Green Technology

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