iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) est la première et la plus importante compétition étudiante internationale dans le domaine de la biologie de synthèse. L’initiative a été lancée en 2004 par le prestigieux Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT) et a lieu chaque année depuis.
Chaque équipe participant à iGEM développe un projet ambitieux autour de la biologie de synthèse. A la clef de nombreux prix portant sur chaque aspect développé lors du projet ainsi qu’une médaille récompensant la qualité globale du projet.
iGEM in Evry since 2012
2012
A synthetic orthogonal hormonal system in a multicellular organisms, the frog Xenopustropicalis.
Two awards (Europe):
Best Human Practices, Overgrad
Best Model, Overgrad
Advance to World Championship (USA)
2013
A novel treatment for hematological iron disorders using an engineered E. coli producing siderophores.
One award (Europe):
Best Human Practices, Overgrad
Advance to World Championship (USA)
2014
An engineered bacteria of sponges microbiome for sensing and degrading pollutants in water.
2016
Production of poly lactic acid, a totally biodegradable polymer by biological means, by engineered Pseudomonas putida.
2017
A biosensor-based screening system for improving and standardizing enzymatic bio-production.
2018
A synthetic orthogonal cell-to-cell communication system in Escherichia coli.
Nomination for one award:
Best New Composite Part, Overgard
2019
Metabolic engineering of yeast Yarrowia lipolytica to produce unusual fatty acids with interesting properties.
Nomination for one award:
Best Measurement, Overgard
2020
A collection of toehold switches that will accelerate the identification process of rosewood.
Nomination for 4 awards:
Best New Application Project, Overgard
Best New Composite Part, Overgard
Best Part Collection, Overgard
Best Measurement, Overgard
