iGEM KU Leuven

On November 21 we had the pleasure of participating in the “Igniting Tomorrow’s Ideas” event at Group T KU Leuven campus. It was an incredible opportunity to meet different individuals and engage in inspiring conversations. Moreover, we had the chance to give a presentation about our work and achievements at iGEM and to listen to other interesting ones. A special thanks to the organiser Sam Biermans coordinator of Technovation Hub for having us and making this experience unforgettable as always! Check the video of the event: https://lnkd.in/efTGJPwW

Our outstanding results at the Paris iGEM Jamboree would not have been possible without the support of our DNA sponsor, Pollet Water Group! Its commitment to sustainable water treatment aligns perfectly with our values at NeoMineX, and this partnership played a crucial role in bringing our vision to life. A huge thank you to Pollet Water Group for believing in us and joining us on this journey. Together, we are making a lasting impact!

We are happy to share that our team, with the project NeoMineX, won a Gold Medal at the Paris #iGEM Jamboree!🥇This incredible experience was made even more memorable as we took home the Best Measurement and Inclusivity Awards🏆. We were also honored to be nominated for the Best Sustainable Development Impact, a recognition that truly reflects our commitment to meaningful change!♻️ This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and passion of our incredible team members Jena Amand Juan Cossio Aurora Licaj Mary Anna Nishiotis Enrique Esteban Daniele Ciabatti Dúnia Bobet Cañadell Imane Fath Allah Harini Krishnan Gabriella Grimmelprez Wout Keymis Julia Rank Teixeira Maria Krunic and our PI Vitor B. Pinheiro, and his team who supported us in the lab (Kiyo Costa Higuchi, Rosa-Maria Määttälä, Hoai Nguyen and Saphyra Thonon) and our second PI Benjamin Horemans. Also a huge thanks to our sponsors for their invaluable support KU Leuven KU Leuven Research & Development Technovation Hub Pollet Water Group Vlaamse Regering / Government of Flanders Macrogen Europe Eppendorf Avantor Promega Corporation Thermo Fisher Scientific New England Biolabs Jena Bioscience GmbH Greiner Bio-One International Integrated DNA Technologies wienerberger Thanks to iGEM iGEM Community for organising such an incredible event! Thanks to everyone who believed in our vision and helped bring it to life!💜 *** We zijn verheugd om jullie te kunnen vertellen dat ons team met ons project, NeoMineX, een gouden medaille heeft gewonnen op de iGEM Grand Jamboree in Parijs. Wat het nog specialer maakte is fat we naast een gouden medaille ook twee special prizes voor Best Measurement (best metingen) en de Inclusivity Award (inclusiviteits award) mee naar huis konden nemen. We werden ook genomineerd voor de Best Sustainable Development Impact prijs.Het zou niet mogelijk zijn geweest om dit te behalen zonder de toewijding en het doorzettingsvermogen van ons fantastische team en de steun van onze sponsors en de stakeholders die met ons in gesprek zijn gegaan. We willen iedereen bedanken die ons tijdens deze reis gesteund heeft!

We are happy to share that our team, with the project NeoMineX, won a Gold Medal at the Paris #iGEM Jamboree!🥇This incredible experience was made even more memorable as we took home the Best Measurement and Inclusivity Awards🏆. We were also honored to be nominated for the Best Sustainable Development Impact, a recognition that truly reflects our commitment to meaningful change!♻️ This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and passion of our incredible team members Jena Amand Juan Cossio Aurora Licaj Mary Anna Nishiotis Enrique Esteban Daniele Ciabatti Dúnia Bobet Cañadell Imane Fath Allah Harini Krishnan Gabriella Grimmelprez Wout Keymis Julia Rank Teixeira Maria Krunic and our PI Vitor B. Pinheiro, and his team who supported us in the lab (Kiyo Costa Higuchi, Rosa-Maria Määttälä, Hoai Nguyen and Saphyra Thonon) and our second PI Benjamin Horemans. Also a huge thanks to our sponsors for their invaluable support KU Leuven KU Leuven Research & Development Technovation Hub Pollet Water Group Vlaamse Regering / Government of Flanders Macrogen Europe Eppendorf Avantor Promega Corporation Thermo Fisher Scientific New England Biolabs Jena Bioscience GmbH Greiner Bio-One International Integrated DNA Technologies wienerberger Thanks to iGEM iGEM Community for organising such an incredible event! Thanks to everyone who believed in our vision and helped bring it to life!💜 *** We zijn verheugd om jullie te kunnen vertellen dat ons team met ons project, NeoMineX, een gouden medaille heeft gewonnen op de iGEM Grand Jamboree in Parijs. Wat het nog specialer maakte is fat we naast een gouden medaille ook twee special prizes voor Best Measurement (best metingen) en de Inclusivity Award (inclusiviteits award) mee naar huis konden nemen. We werden ook genomineerd voor de Best Sustainable Development Impact prijs.Het zou niet mogelijk zijn geweest om dit te behalen zonder de toewijding en het doorzettingsvermogen van ons fantastische team en de steun van onze sponsors en de stakeholders die met ons in gesprek zijn gegaan. We willen iedereen bedanken die ons tijdens deze reis gesteund heeft!

In the fourth installment of our Women in Science Interview Series, we ask: “Did you notice any difference between how women are perceived in the science community in the places/ countries that you visited/ worked in?” Stay tuned for insightful stories from remarkable women in the field! #womeninsciences #inclusivity #scienceeducation

🚀 Igniting Tomorrow’s Ideas! Join us at the Group T Leuven Campus on November 21st, 2024 for an exciting event hosted by Technovation Hub & Teams! 🎉 Our team will be present and ready to inspire innovation, collaboration, and creativity. 🌟 Plus, enjoy delicious food with catering throughout the day! 🍽️ Don’t miss out—register before November 15th through the link: https://lnkd.in/eSJbAmrb! 🔗 ✨🧬✨ Ontmoet ons team op Campus Groep T Leuven op 21 November, 2024 voor een innovatieve avond georganiseerd door TechnovationHub & Teams! 🎉 Wij zullen daar zijn en we kijken er naar uit om er samen met jullie een schitterende avond van te maken vol samenwerking en creativiteit.🌟 Er zal ook catering aanwezig zijn! 🍽️ Registratie is gratis maar verplicht, reserveer jouw plek via deze https://lnkd.in/eSJbAmrb! 🔗

iGEM KU Leuven event, are you interested join!

In the third installment of our Women in Science Interview Series, we ask: “Have you ever been treated differently than other colleagues for being a women?” Stay tuned for insightful stories from remarkable women in the field! #womeninsciences #inclusivity #scienceeducation

We’ll be at the #WorldExpoSynbio 2024 iGEM Grand Jamboree! Will you be there? jamboree.igem.org #iGEM2024 #GrandJamboree @iGEM Foundation @iGEM Competition @iGEM Community

We’re recruiting for the 2025 iGEM team! If you’re passionate about synthetic biology and ready to innovate, join us! Fill out the form through the link in bio and reach out via email (info@igemleuven.be) or DM us for more details. Don’t miss out! ✨🧬✨ Wij rekruteren voor het 2025 iGEM team! Als je geïnteresseerd bent in biotech en een passie hebt voor innovatie en teamweek vul dan het formulier op onze website in. Je kan het formulier vinden in de link in onze bio en aarzel niet om ons te contacteren via mail (info@igemleuven.be) of via een DM voor vragen. Hopelijk tot binnenkort! #joinus #recruitment #synbio #team2025