iGEM Aachen

This is the iGEM 2021 Team of RWTH Aachen University
Visit us on http://igem.rwth-aachen.de/

16/12/2025

As you can tell by these new faces, recruiting of the 2026 iGEM Aachen team is officially over! 🙌🏻

We had lots of fun getting to know everyone and can't wait to see what the team has in store for next year's competition 🦠⚙️

If you want to follow along, we will keep you updated on our social media pages 📈🔬

06/11/2025

It's a wrap! ✨Thank you so much for following us on our iGEM 2025 journey. We happily left the jamboree with a gold medal 🥇and nominations for best integrated human practices, best wiki and best agriculture project for our project "NCLOSE". But more importantly, we met so many other iGEMers from all over the world and discussed exciting projects🤝. Our team is so grateful for the amazing experience we had on our iGEM journey.💚

Das war's! ✨Danke, dass ihr uns bei unserem iGEM journey 2025 begleitet habt. Wir haben den Jamboree mit einer Gold-Medaille🏅 und Nominierungen für bestes Wiki, best Integrated Human Practices und bestes Agriculture Project für unser Projekt "NCLOSE" verlassen. Aber noch wichtiger, wir haben viele andere iGEMer getroffen und uns über coole Projekte ausgetauscht🤝. Unser Team ist sehr dankbar für die tolle Erfahrung, die wir dieses Jahr bei iGEM machen durften.💚

19/10/2025

Why did we choose this project?
When we started thinking about this year’s GEM challenge, one question guided us: How can we make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable and resilient future?
We quickly realized that agriculture lies at the very heart of this challenge. It not only provides food and resources but also directly impacts ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. At the same time, agriculture is increasingly threatened by climate change, pests, and diseases - problems that demand innovative and safe solutions. This is where our project, NCLOSE, comes in.
With it, we aim to explore synthetic biology approaches that can protect crops while reducing risks for nature and society. We believe that responsible innovation can help bridge the gap between human needs and environmental protection. 🔒🌿

19/10/2025

Our food, our future, our responsibility!
World Food Day reminds us that access to safe and nutritious food is a fundamental right and that food security and sustainability go hand in hand. 🤝🔒
From farm to table, every step in the food system matters. 🚜 With climate change, population growth, and environmental pressures, the challenge of ensuring fair and resilient food production has never been greater. But innovation and collaboration can help create solutions that nourish both people and the planet. That is why our project NCLOSE aims to explore sustainable approaches that protect crops, enhance food safety, and reduce waste, paving the way for a healthier and more secure future for all. 🌱🏁

13/10/2025

Reducing risks, building resilience!
Disasters caused by natural hazards are increasing worldwide but their impacts can be reduced when we act with foresight and responsibility. 🤝
The International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction is a call to strengthen preparedness and harness innovation to protect both people and the environment. 🌱
In synthetic biology, safety is at the core of every innovation. With technologies like kill switches in the development and use of engineered microorganisms, our project can be designed to minimize risks and maximize benefits. 📈

06/10/2025

Our homes, our communities, our future! 🌱
World Habitat Day highlights the importance of sustainable living spaces, not only for people, but for the entire ecosystem we share. 🪸🌿
A healthy habitat is the foundation of well-being, resilience, and opportunity. But urbanization, pollution, and climate change are putting increasing pressure on the spaces where life thrives. This is why it is crucial to rethink how we build, grow, and protect our shared environments. 🚯
With NCLOSE, we are working on solutions that help preserve natural habitats, improve environmental safety, and promote sustainable agriculture, so that communities, big and small, can flourish for generations to come.

05/10/2025

Meet Lukas – our co-team lead and true all-rounder! 🚀
In both wet- & dry lab, he worked on analysis, experiments, and data curation 🧪💻 with a key role in planning & conducting our plant experiment 🌱.
As co-lead, Lukas also keeps our team organized 🗂️, manages meetings, and coordinates with our P*s & instructors 🤝.
Beyond the lab, he represents us at events, school visits & international meetups 🌍, contributes to our Wiki & videos 🎥, and pushes our biosafety concepts forward 🛡️.
We’re grateful for his leadership, dedication & energy that keep the team running strong! ✨

05/10/2025

Meet Arthur – our Dry Lab Lead!
He coordinated the creation of our genome-scale metabolic model 🧬 and aligned all modeling efforts across the team.
Arthur dives deep into analysis & investigation 🔎, exploring new pathways and integrating literature data into our models 📚💻.
He also keeps our datasets reproducible 📂, maintains our software codebase, and even shaped the design & coding of our Wiki 🌐✨.
Beyond the lab, Arthur shared his knowledge in a primary school education project 👨‍🏫 and contributed to writing and documentation 📝.
We’re impressed by his leadership, technical skills & creativity! 🌟

05/10/2025

Meet Alissa!
As part of our Human Practices team, Alissa helps develop ideas, organize public outreach initiatives 🎤, and promote science communication with different stakeholders 🤝.
She also supports our fundraising efforts 💸 and contributes to Wiki and content writing 📝.
With her commitment to connecting science and society, Alissa adds a thoughtful and creative touch to our team 🌍✨.

05/10/2025

Meet Alexa!
As the lead of our Human Practices subgroup, Alexa developed our contact and feedback loop 🔄, organized public engagement activities 🎤, and coordinated expert interviews 👩‍🔬 to connect our project with the community.
She also leads our fundraising efforts 💸, securing donations, preparing applications, and helping us turn ideas into action. Alongside that, her background research 📚 continuously shaped the direction of our work.
In the lab, Alexa contributed to our experiments and data generation 🧪 and helped design parts of our project documentation. Her dedication and leadership truly keep our project moving forward 💜🚀.

05/10/2025

Meet Hannah!
As one of our lab leads, Hannah dedicates much of her time to designing, planning, and running experiments 🧪, guiding the team through the challenges of experimental work. Her curiosity led her to explore questions like the taxonomy of Clostridium cellulovorans 🔬, and she shares her expertise in anaerobic cultivation to support the team.
Beyond her work in the lab, Hannah reached out to researchers and experts to strengthen our experimental design and methods 🤝. She also contributed to Human Practices and Fundraising, initiating a school project that introduces children to the world of synthetic biology 🌱✨.
With her commitment to both science and outreach, Hannah plays a key role in connecting research with real-world impact 🚀💜.

05/10/2025

Meet Helen!
As one of our team leads, Helen has been deeply involved in shaping both our project and team structure 🗂️. From the very first brainstorming sessions, she helped form the core idea behind our project 💡 and guided its development into a concrete concept.
In the wet lab, Helen contributes to background research, experiments, and data analysis 🧪📊, documenting progress and keeping everything on track. She also takes part in outreach activities like iGEM meet-ups and school visits 🌍, sharing our work with diverse audiences.
Beyond that, she brings her creativity to the design team 🎨 and has written key sections of our Wiki 📝. With her mix of organization, scientific insight, and communication skills, Helen plays a central role in our team’s success 🚀💜.

Adresse

Worringerweg 1
Aachen
52074

Webseite

http://www.igem.rwth-aachen.de/

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