Advisor
President
Wet Lab
Mindy (Minyi) Yu
Mindy is a diligent and uplifting leader who prioritizes the growth of her team members alongside the success of the project. As a wet lab lead, she strives to create a friendly environment where input from all perspectives is valued and encouraged. Her unwavering passion for molecular biology, combined with her love for interdisciplinary research, underscores her deep dedication to our project.
Jeff Chen
Jeff is a third-year pathobiology student who brings technical expertise and design thinking skills to the team, demonstrating a deep dedication to the success of the project. His passion for synthetic biology drives his enthusiasm for exploring its future applications in stem cell engineering. Jeff is excited to holistically explore this field through the interdisciplinary nature of iGEM, reflecting his commitment to comprehensive scientific advancement.
Huy Giang
Huy is a pharmacology student interested in studying neonatal disease. He is studying Dopamine Transporter Deficiency Syndrome and will start a new project in Biliary Atresia beginning September 2024. He hopes that with the intensive research in signalling pathways, especially in the developmental stage, future scientists can develop new therapeutics targeting the deficits/mutated proteins/DNA that give rise to the disease development.
Angela Leung
Angela is an engineering science student interested in interdiciplinary applications of physics, environmental science and biomedical engineering. In the wet lab team, Angela works on documentation and experimental design, and wishes to apply a systematic engineering design mindset to all projects she tackles.
Angela Leung
Wet Lab
Leah Tang
Leah is a dedicated student pursuing studies in pharmacology and immunology, driven by her passion for making universal healthcare accessible to all. Ambitious by nature, Leah thrives on connecting with others and values the importance of understanding diverse perspectives. Her commitment to learning and engaging with people underscores her aspiration to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.
Leah Tang
Wet Lab
Peiyu Liao
Peiyu is a fourth year physics student who is interested in biophysics and computational physics.
Peiyu Liao
Wet Lab
Rushil Dua
Rushil is a second year graduate student in medical genomics. He is interested in genome and RNA biology, currently working in advancing these fields. Within iGEM, Rushil contributes to both the wet-lab and human practices teams, aiding with execution and documentation of lab experiments, stakeholder engagement, and community education.
Rushil Dua
Wet Lab
Human Practices
Patricia Rea
Patricia Rea
Wet Lab
Daisy Thomas
Daisy is a fourth-year student majoring in Cell & Molecular Biology and Neuroscience. She is passionate about exploring how synthetic biology can be harnessed to address real-world challenges, particularly those affecting human health. Daisy thrives in collaborative environments and is excited to contribute to the innovative work done by the iGEM team.
Daisy Thomas
Wet lab
Darya Porat
Darya, a molecular genetics student, passionately explores developmental and fertility research. Her current project focuses on developing methods for binding an emerging spin label to beta-sheet proteins. Drawing from her extensive genetics knowledge and hands-on experience, Darya aims to foster creative connections and innovative thinking at the intersection of synthetic biology and genetics, contributing to cutting-edge discoveries.
Betty Liu
Betty is a fourth year biochemistry student with a fierce passion for benchside research. She enjoys the troubleshooting aspect of research and coming up with solutions to experiments that don't work on the first try. Her research interests include bacteriophages, vaccine development, and most recently autoimmunity. Outside of the lab, you will likely find her making preparations for her latest hobby, cosplaying.
Dry Lab
Hardware
Kenneth Sulimro
Kenneth is a chemical engineering student with interests in electronics and automation. He works at the confluence of chemical process engineering and computer science, and approaches every project with a systems-oriented approach and diverse skillset. In the hardware team, he integrates industrial workflows and synthetic biology to form coherent product systems.
Oscar Sun
Oscar is part of the Hardware Team and he's an engineering science student interested in the application of software algorithms and machine intelligence in healthcare and autonomotive industries. He enjoys picking up new skills from design tasks and the process of collaborating with like-minded peers.
Entrepreneurship
Dorothy Cheung
Fourth year biochemistry student interested in the intersection of technology and healthcare. Dorothy enjoys exploring new opportunities and meeting new people, she does so by joining various (research) projects. Feel free to connect and talk about science, society or anything really.
Human Practices
Wiki Team
Outreach
Dawei Wang
Dawei is a third-year student in Human Biology and Immunology. He is interested in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. His focus is working on scientific research while spreading awareness about iGEM's latest developments to ensure that our research remains accessible and understood by the public.
Dawei Wang
Outreach
Wet Lab
Evelyn Chen
As a curious and driven innovator, Evelyn is passionate about bridging the gap between scientific discovery and real-world impact. With a strong foundation in biochemistry and a knack for interdisciplinary collaboration, she is dedicated to transforming complex research into tech-based solutions for real world problem. Her leadership in outreach initiatives reflects her commitment to engaging communities and fostering collaborative efforts to drive meaningful changes.
Sania Ahmad
Sania is a third-year student majoring in Cell/Molecular and Human Biology, with a profound interest in human diseases and pathology. Driven by her passion for scientific communication, she skillfully harnesses social media and wiki platforms to translate complex research into accessible knowledge, bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and public understanding.
Co-President
Dry Lab Member
Karththigan Pushparaj
Karththigan is a Materials Engineering student, minoring in Bioengineering, at University of Toronto. He is interested in blending his transdisciplinary background to develop computational tools for analyzing biological systems and driving innovation in bioengineering and synthetic biology.
Hardware Advisor
Kaitlyn Wong
Kaitlyn is a third-year mechanical engineering student specializing in solid mechanics and mechatronics. She has been exploring different extracurricular activities to further enhance her skills and leadership. As an advisor in iGEM hardware, she guides and assists members for CAD modelling and 3D printing.
Wiki And Web
Fatima Masood
Fatima is a third year student studying Mathematics, Statistics and French. She is passionate about integrating technology to tackle real-world challenges and thrives in collaborative environments. Fatima enjoys engaging in meaningful conversations and applying her analytical skills to develop innovative solutions.