Engineering
Engineering Hub
The engineering of a biological system (often a bacterial organism) is the central goal of any iGEM project. But engineering a biological system is a complex, challenging, and often slow process. On the engineering hub we provide information on how to best approach the challenge of engineering biological systems such that they perform as desired.
"Measurement is fundamentally an act of communication." - Jacob Beal
What is Engineering?
Biological engineering is not a straightforward effort but can rather be described as an engineering cycle.
Design
The design of an engineered biological system is the central starting point of each iGEM project and also the point where the engineering cycle starts.
Build
Building your design is the next stage of a well engineered project.
Test
Design testing by good measurement is essential to ensure that work done by iGEM teams can be used by future teams and the community as a whole.
Learn
Now that you’ve finished running your Tests, it’s time to analyze your data and learn from your work.
Committee
Engineering efforts at iGEM are guided by this committee.
If you have questions or suggestions, please email us at engineering AT igem DOT org . We love hearing from teams. Best of luck with your projects!
iGEM Foundation
The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of synthetic biology, education and competition, and the development of an open community and collaboration. Visit us at igem.org
Contact
hq AT igem DOT org
45 Prospect Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
Due to COVID-19, iGEM staff are working remotely and cannot receive phone calls.
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