Home Project Description Design/Engineering Parts Proof of Concept Results Implementation Contribution Platypusfacts Laboratory Notebook Safety Human Practices (Integrated) Human Practices Public Engagement and Education Outreach Team Team Attributions Collaborations and Meetings Sponsors Excellence Featured Entrepreneurship Judging Form Description TEAM LEADERLea Hellwig , 22Biology B.Scfavorite organism: Paramecium aureliawhy 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 TEAM LEADERLuise Pinske , 25Biology B.Scfavorite organism: the immortal Hydrawhy 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 TEAM MEMBERFabian Brix , 22Biology B.Scfavorite organism: Volvoxwhy 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 TEAM MEMBERIsabell Reim , 23Biology B.Scfavorite organism: Amoeba proteuswhy iGEM?: "to be part of a new and interesting project"fun fact: hates mess, strict organization of her wardrobe and room TEAM MEMBERJulia Kolozsy , 22Biology B.Scfavorite organism: Agrobacterium tumefacienswhy 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 TEAM MEMBERJulia Lange , 24Biology B.Scfavorite organism: E.coliwhy 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 TEAM MEMBERMichelle Lübbert , 22Biology B.Scfavorite organism: Tardigradeswhy 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 TEAM MEMBERMarius Schnutenhaus , 22Biotechnology M.Scfavorite organism: Bacillus subtiliswhy iGEM?: "I like synthetic biology and am interested in working on a problem as a group"fun fact: "graceful, elegant and surprisingly sociable" TEAM MEMBERViola Schniedenharn , 25Biology B.Scfavorite organism: Tardigradeswhy iGEM?: "I would like to expand my laboratory skills and gain experience"fun fact: biology student without a green thumb PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORProf. Dr. Dirk TischlerProfessor for Microbial Biotechnology at the Ruhr University Bochum INSTRUCTORFabian SchultesPhD student, Research Group Microbial Biotechnology ADVISOR Anna Christina NgoPhD student, Research Group Microbial Biotechnology ADVISORJulia BeukertBiology, M.Sc