Lea Hellwig , 22
Biology B.Sc
favorite organism: Paramecium aurelia
why iGEM?: "to step out of my comfort zone, for the networking opportunity and to gain a deeper insight into the scientific world"
fun fact: only likes certain pasta shapes
Luise Pinske , 25
Biology B.Sc
favorite organism: the immortal Hydra
why iGEM?: "A chance to work in the lab and plan a project (and because synthetic biology is just pretty cool ;) )"
fun fact: has two cuddly geese, Momo and Pabu
Fabian Brix , 22
Biology B.Sc
favorite organism: Volvox
why iGEM?: "to create something that fits in the economy today and for the experience"
fun fact: often in the wrong place at the wrong time
Isabell Reim , 23
Biology B.Sc
favorite organism: Amoeba proteus
why iGEM?: "to be part of a new and interesting project"
fun fact: hates mess, strict organization of her wardrobe and room
Julia Kolozsy , 22
Biology B.Sc
favorite organism: Agrobacterium tumefaciens
why iGEM?: "to get closer to scientific procedures and to work on one project from start to finish"
fun fact: sometimes meows more in a day than she talks
Julia Lange , 24
Biology B.Sc
favorite organism: E.coli
why iGEM?: "I would like to gain experience in different areas of biology"
fun fact: is a very creative person, but not creative enough for a fun fact
Michelle Lübbert , 22
Biology B.Sc
favorite organism: Tardigrades
why iGEM?: "For a chance to gain experience in the lab and because I am interested in the project idea"
fun fact: owns four sheep that are named after GoT characters
Marius Schnutenhaus , 22
Biotechnology M.Sc
favorite organism: Bacillus subtilis
why iGEM?: "I like synthetic biology and am interested in working on a problem as a group"
fun fact: "graceful, elegant and surprisingly sociable"
Viola Schniedenharn , 25
Biology B.Sc
favorite organism: Tardigrades
why iGEM?: "I would like to expand my laboratory skills and gain experience"
fun fact: biology student without a green thumb
Prof. Dr. Dirk Tischler
Professor for Microbial Biotechnology at the Ruhr University Bochum
Fabian Schultes
PhD student, Research Group Microbial Biotechnology
Anna Christina Ngo
PhD student, Research Group Microbial Biotechnology
Julia Beukert
Biology, M.Sc