' http://www.nature.com/nbt/journal/v28/n3/full/nbt0310-230.html
This is a very insightful article – a recommended read for a human practices project.
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09Mar
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03Mar
SBN (Student Biotech Network) represents the interests of student members from a diverse range of disciplines related to biotechnology. They also helped to publicize iGEM in UBC and lower mainland since day 1. This year marks their 10th year in operation. It would be very valuable for them to know how they are doing. Please help by filling out the survey here. Thanks!
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14Feb
Bioengineers launch first open-source genetic parts production facility
This facility has the potential to really help commoditize the use of synthetic biology in biotechnological development! How could its presence affect the patenting landscape?
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12Feb
In a recognition for his outstanding qualities in mentoring and supporting undergraduate research, we nominated Dr. Lagally for the URO Mentorship Award. Today, we are very happy to announce that he just won the award (got the news from CHBE)! Here is a snippet from the application:
Faced with a disorganized group of undergraduates with widely varying levels of research experience, a competition in a field that was just emerging, and a desperate need for funding and resources in the middle of an economic recession, Dr. Lagally poured himself into the effort and, was able to produce a Gold-medal winning team that has been lauded in the Ubyssey and UBC Reports, as well as honoured before the Board of Governors.
Congratulations again Dr. Lagally!
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08Feb
Pentagon Looks to Breed Immortal ‘Synthetic Organisms,’ Molecular Kill-Switch Included
This news article gives us a lot to think about w.r.t. ethics in synthetic biology, especially the “Science & Society” discourse.
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06Feb
Here are the slides from our brief workshop on Feb 3rd. Have fun researching!
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06Feb
Thanks everybody who came out to the first team meeting! We hope everybody has a better feel for how things are going right now. The meeting slides from Dr. Lagally can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:
Good luck picking ideas for your projects!
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06Feb
This article discusses patent law in brief, and addresses the balance that scientists need to strike between allowing free access to information vs. capitalizing on their Intellectual Property rights. It’s a very interesting article, and it’s strongly recommended for anybody who’s thinking of doing ethics work this year.
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04Feb
Applications to be a team member are due March 15th. Instructions are listed below:
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04Feb
Experimentation time is fast beginning and before we can start, we need ideas! The current plan is to have people submit their project proposals by Monday, March 1st, and present their project proposals in the first journal club after reading break (Wednesday March 3rd), so start thinking about what you’d like the team to work on this summer. All kinds of ideas are welcomed – check the official iGEM website (http://2010.igem.org/) for the possible project tracks this year.
