TEAM

Team Members

We are the Northern BC iGEM team! We are based in a young, small university in Prince George, B.C., Canada. Our team is highly interdisciplinary, including students from various degree programs ranging from biochemistry to economics. In all, we’re a group of highly motivated individuals looking to solve real problems with synthetic biology!

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Team Leads

Wet Lab Team Lead

Hi, my name is Michael Jurjevich and I am the Wet Lab Team Lead for the 2019 Northern_BC iGEM team and this is my second year involved in our iGEM team. I am currently going into my 4th year of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Northern British Columbia and after my degree I am hoping to continue in science in order to help others and the planet. A fun fact about myself is that I enjoy playing the French horn and piano, and listening to music.

Michael Jurjevich

Human Practices Team Lead

My name is Paige and I’m in my fourth year of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am the human practices team lead and this is my second year in iGEM. I’m really excited about our project this year and what our team has been able to achieve. In my spare time I love to go camping and hiking, making me feel very lucky to live in BC.

Paige Malmgren

Parts Design Lead

Hi, my name is Sonia and I will be completing my fourth year of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program. This is my second year as a member of Northern BC’s wet lab team and I am grateful to be a part of such a diverse team. I am passionate about experiencing new cuisines, right now I’m on the hunt for the best calamari in town!

Sonia Kandola

Finance Co-Director

My name is Lila, and I am a third-year economics student at UNBC. This is my first year being a co-director of Northern BC iGEM’s first Finance and Social Media team. I enjoy anything I do when it involves supporting and helping others, and our project is nothing short of that. While I am an economics student, you can always find me busy exploring all sorts of other areas of study, including computer science, business, law, political science, and even a bit of synthetic biology!

Lila Mansour

Finance Co-Director

I am entering my third year of studies, and currently double-majoring in Finance and Economics. I am excited to represent one-half of this year’s Northern BC iGem Finance and Social Media team. When not engaged in my studies, I can typically be found quietly reading or painting, albeit with a number of breaks to loudly practice piano.

Adrian Lamb

Wiki Design Lead

My name is Shamitha and this is my first year on the Northern BC iGEM team. I’m entering my second year as a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology student and I am new to the world of synthetic biology; as such, I’m especially enthusiastic about our project this year and how it tackles such a relevant issue in our community. When I’m not working with the team this summer, I plan to watch as many classic movies as I can; my favourite (so far) is 12 Angry Men!

Shamitha Aravind

Wet Lab

Wet Lab Member

My name is Lisa and I’m a fourth year Biochemistry and Molecular Biology student. This is my second year on the wetlab team, and I am extremely proud of our project and how far our team has come this year. I really love traveling to new places and experiencing new cultures when I’m not in school or doing research.

Lisa Russell

Wet Lab Member

Hello, my name is Sahej and I am in my fourth year of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am a member of the Wetlab team, and this is my first year being a part of iGEM. Being a part of this team has been an amazing experience and I am so proud of our progress on this project. In my spare time, I love cooking, as it is a way for me to explore different cultures from around the world.

Sahej Dhak

Wet Lab Member

Hello, my name is Jasneek and I will be attending my fourth year of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program. This is the first year being a part of the wet lab team, and I am quite eager to see our biosensor in action. I am an avid runner and would like to return back to Boston to compete in the Boston marathon (but no promises).

Jasneek Manhas

Wet Lab Member

Hello! My name is Bushra and I am entering my third year of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UNBC. This is my first year on the iGEM wet lab team, and I’m excited to work with such motivated individuals to apply synthetic biology as it pertains to pressing issues in our community. When I’m not busy with school, I love to travel and spend time with friends and family.

Bushra Khalid

Wet Lab Member

Hey! Pleasure to have you read this. My name is Mohamed and I am heading into my third year of a BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UNBC. This is my first year being on the Northern BC iGEM team, and I’m really happy to contribute to the wet lab portion of our project! When you pop by the lab and can’t find me there, I’m probably at a desk writing poetry or on a field playing soccer!

Mohamed Shubair

Human Practices

Human Practices Member

Hi! My name is Victoria, and I graduated from the University of Northern British Columbia in May 2019 with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, majoring in Biomedical Studies. This is my second year on the iGEM human practices team, and I am so proud that our team is showcasing issues especially prevalent in Northern BC. When I am not studying, I love traveling, hiking, yoga, and running!

Victoria Rea

Human Practices Member

Hello! My name is Fatima Usman and I am in my fourth year of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. This is my second year on the team and it has been a great journey so far! I enjoy writing and listening to poetry. I also love learning about people, their stories and their cultures, diversity is such a gift.

Fatima Usman

Human Practices Member

My name is Jayden and I am in my third year of my bachelor of health sciences degree with a major in biomedical studies and double minors in biochemistry and First Nations studies. This is my first year on the Northern BC iGEM Human Practices team and I am so excited to be part of this amazing team. When I’m not busy with school and other activities I enjoy hiking, kayaking, and adventuring in our beautiful province!

Jayden Boxeur

PIs

Instructor and Secondary PI

My name is Liz and I earned my PhD (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology) from the University of British Columbia in 2014. This is my first year in the lead role to oversee all Northern BC iGEM activities at UNBC. I am proud of the dedication each member of the team has shown and can’t wait to showcase our project at the Giant Jamboree!

Dr. Elizabeth Dunn

Instructor and Primary PI

Hi, my name is Brent. I am an Associate Professor in the Biology Program at UNBC. I have been involved with iGEM at UNBC for three years. Having watched the program grow over that time, I am very excited about this year’s team.

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