What is going on here? - Apply for 2025 team!
Since 2014, Aalto-Helsinki has been representing the capital region of Finland in the world's largest synthetic biology competition: iGEM. Each year a new team is recruited to compete with the aim of developing an innovative and impactful synthetic biology project that advances scientific research and benefits society. Even though the main thing is synthetic biology, the project consists of many other things that require skills beyond the lab, such as graphic designing, business skills, project management, event coordinating and programming to make for example this website possible and the wiki each year! During the project, each member gets to show their skills and learn a lot of new ones.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for students interested in joining iGEM, which is more than just a science project. It's a year-long venture involving various activities such as science communication, education, web design, presentations, and entrepreneurship. We welcome MSc and BSc students from different fields, particularly those with knowledge and interest in:
Arts
Graphic design / Video-making and editing / Illustration
Biosciences
Molecular biosciences / (Bio)chemistry / Microbiology / Biotechnology / (Bio)medicine
Business
Marketing / Product development / Startups
Computational Methods
Bioinformatics / Information technology / Computer Science / Web-design / Statistics
Education and Outreach
Pedagogics / Communication
Engineering
Chemical engineering / Bioprocesses / Biomaterials / Electrical engineering / Environmental Engineering
Science
Environmental science / Physics / Psychology / Mathematics
Even if your field is not on the list
but you think you would be a valuable addition to the team,
do not hesitate to apply!
Why should you join?
Unique proactive opportunity
- Design your own workflow with your team
- Learn to work independently and manage project activities
Get study credits for the work
- Depending on the workload, has been for example 10 to 15 ECTS
Bring your own ideas to life
- Design and build a research project from scratch
- Work in a team of 10 international students
Gain valuable experience in
- Design and product development
- Project planning
- Designing laboratory experiments
- Practical laboratory work
- Documentation and scientific writing
- Modelling
- Fundraising
- Presentations
- Science communication
Become part of an international network
- iGEM network: find new career opportunities
- Connect and collaborate with other international teams
- Participate in conferences and talks in Finland and abroad (e.g., Germany, Nordic Countries)
Experience the Grand Jamboree in Paris
- Bringing together over 400 teams to celebrate their work
- Gain insights on work opportunities and advances in research
For more information about iGEM, you can visit the official website: https://igem.org/
To get a sense of the potential of an iGEM project, you can explore previous teams' project pages from the bottom of this page and follow Aalto-Helsinki iGEM on various social media platforms!
If you’re excited to dream big, learn and make a difference – apply now!
Applications are now open and the deadline for submitting your application is February 5th, 2025. The form closes at 11:59 pm.
Application form: HERE
We wish the best of luck to all applicants!
Best regards,
Team Aalto-Helsinki 2024
Our Project
Our research focuses on leveraging naturally existing adhesive proteins, such as those in mussel foot and silk, for biomedical applications. Recognizing the global cancer crisis, with new cases projected to rise by 77 % to over 35 million annually by 2050, we are addressing the urgent need for improved cancer treatments. Current chemotherapy methods often lead to severe side effecs, highlighting the necessity for more effective and precise drug delivery systems. Inspired by bio-adhesives, we develop a liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS)-based drug delivery system aimed at enhancing the efficacy and precision of cancer therapeutics. This innovative approach aims to minimize side effects and improve patient outcomes, offering a significant advancement in the fight against cancer.
Please find more detailed project description from our wiki!
How did we do?
We are happy to announce that COALES was awarded a gold medal at the 2024 Grand Jamboree!
