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iGEM Leiden

Our team of 10 highly motivated students will participate in the 2026 Overgraduate iGEM competition.

26/05/2026

Meet the team behind iGEM Leiden 2026!! 👩‍🔬🧑‍🔬

10 students from different backgrounds, coming together with one shared goal: Vessl 🧬🧫

Follow along to meet the team one by one!!

13/05/2026

We’re back… 👀

After a long break, iGEM Leiden is officially back in action 🥳

What is the project? Who’s behind it?
Stay tuned… the team reveal and project reveal are coming very soon 👀

28/06/2024

Meet the team members of iGEM Leiden! 🌟

Floortje: A Bachelor’s student in Biomedical Sciences passionate about Immunology and genetics. As Outreach and Communication Manager, she’ll utilize her people skills to spread the word about our exciting projects.

Anusha: A Master’s student in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology, focused on immune system dynamics and cancer epigenetics. As Human Practices Manager, she’s enthusiastic about Syn-Bio and personal growth.

Sofia: Pursuing a Master’s in Life Science and Technology with a Business Specialisation. As our Funding and Entrepreneurship Specialist, she aims to bridge scientific innovation with real-world applications.

Enrico: A Master’s student in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology with a passion for intercellular signaling and tardigrades. As Designer, his engineering mindset ensures our work is both accessible and insightful.

James: A second-year BSc Biology student with broad interests. As Wiki Manager, he’s eager to tackle global problems with synthetic biology and excel in science communication.

Simon: An MSc Biology student focused on genetic engineering and synthetic biology. His enthusiasm for software and programming makes him a vital asset to the team.

Stijn: A Master’s student in Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology. As Dry Lab Manager, he’s driven to make real improvements in science through iGEM’s project-based structure.

Angel: A first-year master’s student in Biomedical Science, diving into virology and data science. As Wet Lab Specialist, she brings creativity and lab experience to our team.

Alex: A Bachelor’s student in Biomedical Sciences, keen to explore synthetic biology and enhance his academic skills. As Science Manager, he’s ready to bring the A.L.P.A.C.A. project to life.

Together, we’re excited to push the boundaries of science and innovation! 💡🔬

24/06/2024

*Introducing our project: Adaptable Library-based Pipeline for Accelerated Creation of Antibodies aka A.L.P.A.C.A.!*

🔬 The Potential:
Nanobodies are powerful tools for detecting diseases, studying biological processes, and developing new medications.

🚫 The Problem:
Traditional methods involve injecting animals like alpacas, which is unpleasant for the animals, slow, and costly. This inefficiency keeps the full potential of nanobodies out of reach.

💡 Our Solution:
A.L.P.A.C.A. aims to solve this by using genetically engineered yeast to select nanobodies from a vast pool of variations. This approach skips the need for animal involvement, making the process quicker, cheaper, and more humane.

🌍 The Impact:
Our system could revolutionize the use of nanobodies in both research and clinical settings, paving the way for innovative therapies for conditions like parasitic infections and personalized cancer treatments.

09/12/2023

🌟 iGEM Leiden 2024 is looking for new members! 🌟

Have you always wanted to shape, design and execute your own science project? Have you always wanted to learn how to raise your own funds, or how to bring a real-life product to the market? iGEM Leiden gives you the possibility to challenge yourself in every way imaginable!

iGEM is the worlds biggest synthetic biology competition. Every year hundreds of universities compete to win the main prize at the Grand Jamboree in Paris.

This project will start in January 2024 and ends in November 2024 with a large conference in Paris where you get to present your own scientific findings and project to teams and judges from all around the globe. Are you excited about joining the 2024 team? Join one of our live events by clicking the link: https://linktr.ee/igemleiden1?fbclid=PAAaZgFpX7sfBEnu8ZtVZlNlcUClNdHuLaEugdJBJTsc_LxU-_jVGsVlpjw2A

08/12/2023

One month ago our iGEM team went to Paris for the Grand Jamboree and it was amazing! Meeting all the different teams from all around the world, socializing and hearing about their projects was very inspiring. Ultimately we've become the second best overgrad team as we won the First Runner-Up prize! In addition to this we've also won the best biomanufacturing project, best wiki, and best entrepreneurship prizes, gold and three more nominations. Special thanks to iGEM, Leiden University, our PI's, supervisors, sponsors, donors and all who helped make this amazing journey possible!

26/10/2023

Three days left on our crowdfunding! 🧬
Help us realizing our project, and going to the Grand Jamboree in Paris! 🚀
Read more on: https://www.steunleiden.nl/project/stop-microplastics 👨‍🔬

07/10/2023

🚀 Just 3 weeks left to make a BIG impact! 🌟 Help our iGEM team reach the Grand Jamboree in Paris by supporting our crowdfunding campaign via https://www.steunleiden.nl/project/stop-microplastics ! Every contribution counts in our mission to beat microplastic pollution. 💡 Join us on this exciting journey! 🌐

14/09/2023

This year's iGEM Leiden team wants to create innovative solutions to revolutionize PHA bioplastic production. By using renewable methanol as carbon source, we're making strides towards a sustainable and economically viable future.

Our crowdfunding campaign is officially live! 🚀

https://www.steunleiden.nl/project/stop-microplastics

Support groundbreaking science and innovation as we work towards a brighter, and healthier future. Every contribution counts! Link in bio to join our mission.💡

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