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== '''Who we are''' ==<br />
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'''Advisors:'''<br />
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*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
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She is also the best faculty advisor we could have asked for. <br />
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*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
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*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
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*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
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'''Undergrads:'''<br />
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*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
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*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
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*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
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*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
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*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
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*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
A senior majoring in MCB minoring in chemistry and looking forward to graduate school.<br />
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*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
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*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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*'''Tom Bachant''':<br />
Tom is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He is a well accomplished app developer who worked on the popular iOS applications 'iHusky' and 'Sobrio'.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: Tom_Bachant.jpg|Tom Bachant<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall (Grad)<br />
Image: SarahMitchell.png| Sarah Trusiak Mitchell (Grad)<br />
Image: Bri.png| Brianna Flynn (Grad)<br />
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'''Sponsors''':<br />
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Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
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'''Special Thanks'''<br />
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*'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
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Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
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For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
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For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
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== '''What we did''' ==<br />
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We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
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For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/AttributionsTeam:UConn/Attributions2012-10-04T04:01:02Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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We were given help by Dr. Ben Carone of the University of Massachusetts. He showed us how to design the vectors we used and how to transform the yeast. <br />
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Dr. Judy Brown showed us how to isolate DNA to be able to isolate the genes we needed. <br />
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Laura Hall, Sarah Mitchell and Brianna Flynn helps us identify the genes needed and how to approach the problem</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/SafetyTeam:UConn/Safety2012-10-04T04:00:53Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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1. Our project ideas do not raise any know issues of public or environmental safety. To ensure researcher safety we are using standard laboratory practices as there is always an inherent risk when working with biological agents.<br />
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2. To the best of our knowledge, our new biobrick parts do not raise any safety issues.<br />
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3. No, to our knowledge there is no local biosafety group, committee or review board at the University of Connecticut. We must follow the University of Connecticut Code of Conduct and the regulations for working with biological materials as laid out by the State of Connecticut and the Government of the United States.<br />
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4. Currently, we do not have any ideas for future iGEM competitions dealing with safety issues.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/NotebookTeam:UConn/Notebook2012-10-04T04:00:45Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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Protocols:<br />
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[[File:Pyesdest52_vector_manual.pdf]]<br />
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[[File:LR colnaseII enzyme Mix protocol.pdf]]<br />
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[[File:E2-QIAprep_Miniprep_Handbook.pdf]]</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/PartsTeam:UConn/Parts2012-10-04T04:00:35Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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Unfortunately our team was unable to transfect our parts into the required vector before the deadline.<br />
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<groupparts>iGEM012 UConn</groupparts></div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/ProjectTeam:UConn/Project2012-10-04T03:59:50Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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== '''Overall project''' ==<br />
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Vitamin Deficiency is a health problem that is prevalent throughout the world. The particular problem that we have decided to focus on is the widespread problem of vitamin D deficiency. There are two kinds of vitamin D: D2 and D3. Each of these comes from a different source and can be utilized by the human body, however evidence has shown that vitamin D3 can be used more effectively by the human body. While this vitamin can be synthesized by the human body, this is only capable of occurring during certain months of the year and if the person chooses to expose their bear skin to the sun for the amount of time. Our solution the this problem is to create a baker's yeast strain, S. Cerevisiae, that can synthesis vitamin D3. This yeast strain will be able to, in theory, be baked into foods and used in the fermentation of drinks thereby infusing these items with vitamin D3.<br />
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== Project Details==<br />
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Our iGEM project was to create a yeast strain that is able to synthesize vitamin D3 into a food. To do this we identified the 2 genes that are not prevalent in yeast that are needed to produce the proteins needed to produce the precursor to D3 in yeast. having Identified these gene was designed primers to PCR these genes from Human cDNA. Alas, due to time and budget constraints, we were unable to PCR these genes, so we ordered them from GeneCopia. These genes came in a Gateway entry vector. having ordered this part we used the Gateway vector system from Invitrogen. This system allowed us to easily grow the entry vector in E. Coli and transfer the genes of interest into the destination vector, pYES-DEST52. This was done using the Gateway LR Clonase Enzyme Mix. We are now in the process of transforming the yeast with these two vectors. The problem that we are facing is that we are playing a game of chance. The two vectors with the different genes have the same selection markers. When transforming the yeast cell, we are hoping that both vectors will go into the yeast. However we will not know this until we test for expression of the genes in the yeast. <br />
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If we had more time to properly PCR the genes we would have liked to put these into two separate vectors, (find bens vector names) . This would have allowed us to have two selectable markers for the genes and the only thing we would have left to do is confirm that the proteins are making vitamin D3 in yeast.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-04T03:59:37Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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'''Advisors:'''<br />
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*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
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She is also the best faculty advisor we could have asked for. <br />
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*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
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*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
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*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
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'''Undergrads:'''<br />
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*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
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*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
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*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
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*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
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*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
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*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
A senior majoring in MCB minoring in chemistry and looking forward to graduate school.<br />
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*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
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*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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*'''Tom Bachant''':<br />
Tom is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He is a well accomplished app developer who worked on the popular iOS applications 'iHusky' and 'Sobrio'.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: Tom_Bachant.jpg|Tom Bachant<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall (Grad)<br />
Image: SarahMitchell.png| Sarah Trusiak Mitchell (Grad)<br />
Image: Bri.png| Brianna Flynn (Grad)<br />
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Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
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*'''Special Thanks'''<br />
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'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
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Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
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For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
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For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
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== '''What we did''' ==<br />
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We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
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For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConnTeam:UConn2012-10-04T03:58:53Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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We were given help by Dr. Ben Carone of the University of Massachusetts. He showed us how to design the vectors we used and how to transform the yeast. <br />
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Dr. Judy Brown showed us how to isolate DNA to be able to isolate the genes we needed. <br />
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Laura Hall, Sarah Mitchell and Brianna Flynn helps us identify the genes needed and how to approach the problem</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/ProjectTeam:UConn/Project2012-10-04T03:46:59Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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== '''Overall project''' ==<br />
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Vitamin Deficiency is a health problem that is prevalent throughout the world. The particular problem that we have decided to focus on is the widespread problem of vitamin D deficiency. There are two kinds of vitamin D: D2 and D3. Each of these comes from a different source and can be utilized by the human body, however evidence has shown that vitamin D3 can be used more effectively by the human body. While this vitamin can be synthesized by the human body, this is only capable of occurring during certain months of the year and if the person chooses to expose their bear skin to the sun for the amount of time. Our solution the this problem is to create a baker's yeast strain, S. Cerevisiae, that can synthesis vitamin D3. This yeast strain will be able to, in theory, be baked into foods and used in the fermentation of drinks thereby infusing these items with vitamin D3.<br />
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== Project Details==<br />
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Our iGEM project was to create a yeast strain that is able to synthesize vitamin D3 into a food. To do this we identified the 2 genes that are not prevalent in yeast that are needed to produce the proteins needed to produce the precursor to D3 in yeast. having Identified these gene was designed primers to PCR these genes from Human cDNA. Alas, due to time and budget constraints, we were unable to PCR these genes, so we ordered them from GeneCopia. These genes came in a Gateway entry vector. having ordered this part we used the Gateway vector system from Invitrogen. This system allowed us to easily grow the entry vector in E. Coli and transfer the genes of interest into the destination vector, pYES-DEST52. This was done using the Gateway LR Clonase Enzyme Mix. We are now in the process of transforming the yeast with these two vectors. The problem that we are facing is that we are playing a game of chance. The two vectors with the different genes have the same selection markers. When transforming the yeast cell, we are hoping that both vectors will go into the yeast. However we will not know this until we test for expression of the genes in the yeast. <br />
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If we had more time to properly PCR the genes we would have liked to put these into two separate vectors, (find bens vector names) . This would have allowed us to have two selectable markers for the genes and the only thing we would have left to do is confirm that the proteins are making vitamin D3 in yeast.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/SafetyTeam:UConn/Safety2012-10-04T03:44:14Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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1. Our project ideas do not raise any know issues of public or environmental safety. To ensure researcher safety we are using standard laboratory practices as there is always an inherent risk when working with biological agents.<br />
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2. To the best of our knowledge, our new biobrick parts do not raise any safety issues.<br />
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3. No, to our knowledge there is no local biosafety group, committee or review board at the University of Connecticut. We must follow the University of Connecticut Code of Conduct and the regulations for working with biological materials as laid out by the State of Connecticut and the Government of the United States.<br />
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[[File:Pyesdest52_vector_manual.pdf]]<br />
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[[File:E2-QIAprep_Miniprep_Handbook.pdf]]</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/PartsTeam:UConn/Parts2012-10-04T03:43:41Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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An important aspect of the iGEM competition is the use and creation of standard biological parts. Each team will make new parts during iGEM and will place them in the [http://partsregistry.org Registry of Standard Biological Parts]. The iGEM software provides an easy way to present the parts your team has created . The "groupparts" tag will generate a table with all of the parts that your team adds to your team sandbox. Note that if you want to document a part you need to document it on the [http://partsregistry.org Registry], not on your team wiki.<br />
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== '''Overall project''' ==<br />
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Vitamin Deficiency is a health problem that is prevalent throughout the world. The particular problem that we have decided to focus on is the widespread problem of vitamin D deficiency. There are two kinds of vitamin D: D2 and D3. Each of these comes from a different source and can be utilized by the human body, however evidence has shown that vitamin D3 can be used more effectively by the human body. While this vitamin can be synthesized by the human body, this is only capable of occurring during certain months of the year and if the person chooses to expose their bear skin to the sun for the amount of time. Our solution the this problem is to create a baker's yeast strain, S. Cerevisiae, that can synthesis vitamin D3. This yeast strain will be able to, in theory, be baked into foods and used in the fermentation of drinks thereby infusing these items with vitamin D3.<br />
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== Project Details==<br />
<br />
Our iGEM project was to create a yeast strain that is able to synthesize vitamin D3 into a food. To do this we identified the 2 genes that are not prevalent in yeast that are needed to produce the proteins needed to produce the precursor to D3 in yeast. having Identified these gene was designed primers to PCR these genes from Human cDNA. Alas, due to time and budget constraints, we were unable to PCR these genes, so we ordered them from GeneCopia. These genes came in a Gateway entry vector. having ordered this part we used the Gateway vector system from Invitrogen. This system allowed us to easily grow the entry vector in E. Coli and transfer the genes of interest into the destination vector, pYES-DEST52. This was done using the Gateway LR Clonase Enzyme Mix. We are now in the process of transforming the yeast with these two vectors. The problem that we are facing is that we are playing a game of chance. The two vectors with the different genes have the same selection markers. When transforming the yeast cell, we are hoping that both vectors will go into the yeast. However we will not know this until we test for expression of the genes in the yeast. <br />
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If we had more time to properly PCR the genes we would have liked to put these into two separate vectors, (find bens vector names) . This would have allowed us to have two selectable markers for the genes and the only thing we would have left to do is confirm that the proteins are making vitamin D3 in yeast.<br />
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== Results ==</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-04T03:43:11Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
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*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
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*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
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*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
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*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
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*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
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*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
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*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
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*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
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*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
A senior majoring in MCB minoring in chemistry and looking forward to graduate school.<br />
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*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
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*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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*'''Tom Bachant''':<br />
Tom is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He is a well accomplished app developer who worked on the popular iOS applications 'iHusky' and 'Sobrio'.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: Tom_Bachant.jpg|Tom Bachant<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall (Grad)<br />
Image: SarahMitchell.png| Sarah Trusiak Mitchell (Grad)<br />
Image: Bri.png| Brianna Flynn (Grad)<br />
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Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
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*'''Special Thanks'''<br />
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'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
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Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
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For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
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For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
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== '''What we did''' ==<br />
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We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
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For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConnTeam:UConn2012-10-04T03:42:52Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
|}</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-04T03:33:30Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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{| style="color:#1b2c8a;background-color:#0c6;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" border="1" bordercolor="#fff" width="62%" align="center"<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
|}<br />
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== '''Who we are''' ==<br />
{|border = "0"<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
</gallery><br />
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<br />
'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
<br />
She is also the best faculty advisor we could have asked for. <br />
<br />
*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
A senior majoring in MCB minoring in chemistry and looking forward to graduate school.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
<br />
*'''Tom Bachant''':<br />
Tom is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He is a well accomplished app developer who worked on the popular iOS applications 'iHusky' and 'Sobrio'.<br />
<br />
|<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: Tom_Bachant.jpg|Tom Bachant<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall (Grad)<br />
Image: SarahMitchell.png| Sarah Trusiak Mitchell (Grad)<br />
Image: Bri.png| Brianna Flynn (Grad)<br />
</gallery><br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Sponsors''':<br />
----<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
*'''Special Thanks'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
<br />
Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
<br />
For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
<br />
For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
<br />
== '''What we did''' ==<br />
<br />
We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
<br />
For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-04T03:27:30Z<p>Ncalistri: /* Who we are */</p>
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{| style="color:#1b2c8a;background-color:#0c6;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" border="1" bordercolor="#fff" width="62%" align="center"<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
|}<br />
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|}<br />
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<br />
== '''Who we are''' ==<br />
{|border = "0"<br />
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<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
<br />
She is also the best faculty advisor we could have asked for. <br />
<br />
*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
A senior majoring in MCB minoring in chemistry and looking forward to graduate school.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
<br />
*'''Tom Bachant''':<br />
Tom is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He is a well accomplished app developer who worked on the popular iOS applications 'iHusky' and 'Sobrio'.<br />
<br />
|<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: Tom_Bachant.jpg|Tom Bachant<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall (Grad)<br />
Image: SarahMitchell.png| Sarah Trusiak Mitchell (Grad)<br />
Image: Bri.png| Brianna Flynn (Grad)<br />
</gallery><br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Sponsors''':<br />
----<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
*'''Special Thanks'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
<br />
Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
<br />
For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
<br />
For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
<br />
== '''What we did''' ==<br />
<br />
We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
<br />
For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-04T03:26:39Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
<hr />
<div><!--- The Mission, Experiments ---><br />
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{| style="color:#1b2c8a;background-color:#0c6;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" border="1" bordercolor="#fff" width="62%" align="center"<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
|}<br />
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{|align="right"<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|[[Image:UConn_team.png|200px|right]]<br />
|-<br />
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|align="center"|[[Team:UConn | Team UConn]]<br />
|}<br />
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<br />
== '''Who we are''' ==<br />
{|border = "0"<br />
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|rowspan="3"|<br />
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<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
<br />
She is also the best faculty advisor we could have asked for. <br />
<br />
*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
A senior majoring in MCB minoring in chemistry and looking forward to graduate school.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
<br />
*'''Tom Bachant''':<br />
Tom is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He is a well accomplished app developer who worked on the popular iOS applications 'iHusky' and 'Sobrio'.<br />
<br />
|<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: Tom_Bachant.jpg|Tom Bachant<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall<br />
Image: SarahMitchell.png| Sarah Trusiak Mitchell<br />
Image: Bri.png| Brianna Flynn<br />
</gallery><br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Sponsors''':<br />
----<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
*'''Special Thanks'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
<br />
Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
<br />
For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
<br />
For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
<br />
== '''What we did''' ==<br />
<br />
We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
<br />
For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-04T03:25:48Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
<hr />
<div><!--- The Mission, Experiments ---><br />
<br />
{| style="color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#0c6;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" border="1" bordercolor="#fff" width="62%" align="center"<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
|}<br />
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{|align="right"<br />
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|<br />
|[[Image:UConn_team.png|200px|right]]<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|align="center"|[[Team:UConn | Team UConn]]<br />
|}<br />
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<br />
== '''Who we are''' ==<br />
{|border = "0"<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan="3"|<br />
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<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
<br />
She is also the best faculty advisor we could have asked for. <br />
<br />
*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
A senior majoring in MCB minoring in chemistry and looking forward to graduate school.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
<br />
*'''Tom Bachant''':<br />
Tom is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He is a well accomplished app developer who worked on the popular iOS applications 'iHusky' and 'Sobrio'.<br />
<br />
|<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: Tom_Bachant.jpg|Tom Bachant<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall<br />
Image: SarahMitchell.png| Sarah Trusiak Mitchell<br />
Image: Bri.png| Brianna Flynn<br />
</gallery><br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Sponsors''':<br />
----<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
*'''Special Thanks'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
<br />
Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
<br />
For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
<br />
For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
<br />
== '''What we did''' ==<br />
<br />
We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
<br />
For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-04T03:21:46Z<p>Ncalistri: /* Who we are */</p>
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<div><!--- The Mission, Experiments ---><br />
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{| style="color:#1b2c8a;background-color:#0c6;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" border="1" bordercolor="#fff" width="62%" align="center"<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
|}<br />
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|-<br />
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|}<br />
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== '''Who we are''' ==<br />
{|border = "0"<br />
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<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
<br />
She is also the best faculty advisor we could have asked for. <br />
<br />
*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
A senior majoring in MCB minoring in chemistry and looking forward to graduate school.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
<br />
*'''Tom Bachant''':<br />
Tom is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He is a well accomplished app developer who worked on the popular iOS applications 'iHusky' and 'Sobrio'.<br />
<br />
|<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: Tom_Bachant.jpg|Tom Bachant<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall<br />
Image: SarahMitchell.png| Sarah Trusiak Mitchell<br />
Image: Bri.png| Brianna Flynn<br />
</gallery><br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Sponsors''':<br />
----<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
*'''Special Thanks'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
<br />
Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
<br />
For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
<br />
For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
<br />
== '''What we did''' ==<br />
<br />
We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
<br />
For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/File:Tom_Bachant.jpgFile:Tom Bachant.jpg2012-10-04T03:19:57Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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<div></div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-04T03:18:48Z<p>Ncalistri: /* Who we are */</p>
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<div><!--- The Mission, Experiments ---><br />
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{| style="color:#1b2c8a;background-color:#0c6;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" border="1" bordercolor="#fff" width="62%" align="center"<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
|}<br />
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{|align="right"<br />
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|<br />
|[[Image:UConn_team.png|200px|right]]<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|align="center"|[[Team:UConn | Team UConn]]<br />
|}<br />
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<br />
<br />
== '''Who we are''' ==<br />
{|border = "0"<br />
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|rowspan="3"|<br />
<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
<br />
She is also the best faculty advisor we could have asked for. <br />
<br />
*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
PhD student in Genetics and Genomics.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
A senior majoring in MCB minoring in chemistry and looking forward to graduate school.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
<br />
*'''Tom Bachant''':<br />
Tom is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He is a well accomplished app developer who worked on the popular iOS applications 'iHusky' and 'Sobrio'.<br />
<br />
|<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: Tom_Bachant.png|Tom Bachant<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall<br />
Image: SarahMitchell.png| Sarah Trusiak Mitchell<br />
Image: Bri.png| Brianna Flynn<br />
</gallery><br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Sponsors''':<br />
----<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
*'''Special Thanks'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
<br />
Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
<br />
For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
<br />
For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
<br />
== '''What we did''' ==<br />
<br />
We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
<br />
For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/NotebookTeam:UConn/Notebook2012-10-04T01:42:41Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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<div>{| style="color:#1b2c8a;background-color:#0c6;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" border="1" bordercolor="#fff" width="62%" align="center"<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
|}<br />
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Protocols:<br />
<br />
[[File:Pyesdest52_vector_manual.pdf]]<br />
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[[File:LR colnaseII enzyme Mix protocol.pdf]]<br />
<br />
[[File:E2-QIAprep_Miniprep_Handbook.pdf]]</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-03T23:05:00Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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<div><!--- The Mission, Experiments ---><br />
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{| style="color:#1b2c8a;background-color:#0c6;" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" border="1" bordercolor="#fff" width="62%" align="center"<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
|}<br />
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{|align="right"<br />
|<br />
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|[[Image:UConn_team.png|200px|right]]<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|align="center"|[[Team:UConn | Team UConn]]<br />
|}<br />
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== '''Who we are''' ==<br />
{|border = "0"<br />
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<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
<br />
She is also the best faculty advisor we could have asked for. <br />
<br />
*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
Parker picks things up and puts them down.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
<br />
<br />
|<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall<br />
</gallery><br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Sponsors''':<br />
----<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
*'''Special Thanks'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
<br />
Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
<br />
For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
<br />
For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
<br />
== '''What we did''' ==<br />
<br />
We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
<br />
For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-03T23:04:17Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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|-<br />
|<br />
|align="center"|[[Team:UConn | Team UConn]]<br />
|}<br />
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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== '''Who we are''' ==<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
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'''Advisors:'''<br />
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*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
<br />
She is also the best faculty advisor we could have asked for. <br />
<br />
*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
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'''Undergrads:'''<br />
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*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
Parker picks things up and puts them down.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall<br />
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'''Sponsors''':<br />
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Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
</gallery><br />
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*'''Special Thanks'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
<br />
Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
<br />
For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
<br />
For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
<br />
== '''What we did''' ==<br />
<br />
We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
<br />
For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-03T22:00:13Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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== '''Who we are''' ==<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
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'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
Dr. O'Neill's research in genomics involves several large-scale sequencing projects to map and compare large genomes – such as humans, the tammar wallaby and deer mice – and to learn more about how they function. She is particularly interested in the centromere – the part of the chromosome that is essential for cell division. The centromere has not been sequenced yet, even for humans. She calls it "uncharted territory" that could yield answers about human health and disease.<br />
<br />
She is also the best faculty advisor we could have asked for. <br />
<br />
*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
Laura is a PhD student in genetics and genomics and is getting ready to graduate. She can't wait to find a job and move to San Diego. <br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
Parker picks things up and puts them down.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
Image: UConn_advior_1.png| Laura Hall<br />
</gallery><br />
|}<br />
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'''Sponsors''':<br />
----<br />
<gallery><br />
Image:CAGT.png | Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
Image:Engineering.png| UConn School of Engineering<br />
Image: Provost.png| UConn Office of the Provost<br />
Image:MCB.png| UConn Department of Molecular and Cell Biology<br />
Image:EEB.png| UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
*'''Special Thanks'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
'''Dr. Linda Strausbaugh''': Professor of Molecular and Cell Biology; Head of the Center for Applied Genetics and Technology<br />
<br />
Dr. Strausbaugh's support has meant the world to us. She allowed us to use the CAGT facilities and gave us the money to register for iGEM. Without her belief in us we never would have made it to where we are today.<br />
*'''Dr. Ben Carone''': University of Massachusetts - Amherst<br />
<br />
For teaching us everything we know about yeast transformation. And for providing us with the yeast and several transformation materials<br />
*'''Dr. Judy Brown''': Assistant Professor in Residence Co-Director, UConn Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell and Chromosome Core University of Connecticut<br />
<br />
For helping us, especially when we were completely lost.<br />
<br />
== '''What we did''' ==<br />
<br />
We formed a team. A bunch of misfits from different majors across the university decided to come together and form UConn’s first iGEM team. We had no idea what we were doing most of the way but somehow we put it all together and UConn iGEM was born. We had some hiccups and roadblocks and stumps and detours and bamboozles and curve balls but we made it work and came out better on the other side.<br />
<br />
For now our main goal for this year is to make sure that the next generation of iGEMers will be more prepared for the tasks and demands of the competition. (And hopefully avoid some of the pitfalls that we had this year) By next year you can expect UConn iGEM to be a force to be reckoned with at the Jamboree.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-03T14:59:56Z<p>Ncalistri: /* Where we're from */</p>
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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== '''Who we are''' ==<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
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<br />
'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
*'''Laura Hall''': Grad Advisor<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Grad Advisor <br />
*'''Brianna Flynn''': Grad Advisor<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''': <br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''': 'Hardy Boy'<br />
Parker picks things up and puts them down.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''': 'Kiki'<br />
Kristen Hughes is a 4th year MCB major with an interest in genetics. She has been doing research in a lab for 1.5 years and is one of the original UConn iGEM members.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
</gallery><br />
|}<br />
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== '''What we did''' ==<br />
<br />
(Provide proper attribution for all work)</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-02T03:10:44Z<p>Ncalistri: /* Who we are */</p>
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
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'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Our leader <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a seventh semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Senior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''':<br />
Katie is Junior studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''':<br />
Parker picks things up and puts them down.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''':<br />
Kristen is studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fifth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
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== '''What we did''' ==<br />
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(Provide proper attribution for all work)<br />
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== '''Where we're from''' ==</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-02T03:02:59Z<p>Ncalistri: /* Who we are */</p>
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
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'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Our leader <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a sixth semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be an attempt to compensate for spending the entire academic year indoors hunched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Junior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''':<br />
Katie is Sophmore studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''':<br />
Parker picks things up and puts them down.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''':<br />
Kristen is studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fourth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
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== '''What we did''' ==<br />
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
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*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Our leader <br />
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*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
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*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
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*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a sixth semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be the result of him spending the entire academic year indoors crouched over his laptop.<br />
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*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Junior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
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*'''Katie Ritz''':<br />
Katie is Sophmore studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
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*'''Parker Sulkowski''':<br />
Parker picks things up and puts them down.<br />
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*'''Kristen Hughes''':<br />
Kristen is studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
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*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fourth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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Each team must clearly attribute work done by the team on this page. They must distinguish work done by the team from work done by others, including the host labs, advisors, instructors, graduate students, and postgraduate masters students.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/NotebookTeam:UConn/Notebook2012-10-01T23:12:05Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
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You should make use of the calendar feature on the wiki and start a lab notebook. This may be looked at by the judges to see how your work progressed throughout the summer. It is a very useful organizational tool as well.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/PartsTeam:UConn/Parts2012-10-01T23:11:55Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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An important aspect of the iGEM competition is the use and creation of standard biological parts. Each team will make new parts during iGEM and will place them in the [http://partsregistry.org Registry of Standard Biological Parts]. The iGEM software provides an easy way to present the parts your team has created . The "groupparts" tag will generate a table with all of the parts that your team adds to your team sandbox. Note that if you want to document a part you need to document it on the [http://partsregistry.org Registry], not on your team wiki.<br />
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Remember that the goal of proper part documentation is to describe and define a part such that it can be used without a need to refer to the primary literature. The next iGEM team should be able to read your documentation and be able to use the part successfully. Also, you should provide proper references to acknowledge previous authors and to provide for users who wish to know more.<br />
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<groupparts>iGEM012 UConn</groupparts></div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/ProjectTeam:UConn/Project2012-10-01T23:11:43Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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== '''Overall project''' ==<br />
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Vitamin Deficiency is a health problem that is prevalent throughout the world. The particular problem that we have decided to focus on is the widespread problem of vitamin D deficiency. There are two kinds of vitamin D: D2 and D3. Each of these comes from a different source and can be utilized by the human body, however evidence has shown that vitamin D3 can be used more effectively by the human body. While this vitamin can be synthesized by the human body, this is only capable of occurring during certain months of the year and if the person chooses to expose their bear skin to the sun for the amount of time. Our solution the this problem is to create a baker's yeast strain, S. Cerevisiae, that can synthesis vitamin D3. This yeast strain will be able to, in theory, be baked into foods and used in the fermentation of drinks thereby infusing these items with vitamin D3.<br />
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== Results ==</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-01T23:11:20Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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'''Advisors:'''<br />
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*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Our leader <br />
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'''Undergrads:'''<br />
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*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
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*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
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*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a sixth semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be the result of him spending the entire academic year indoors crouched over his laptop.<br />
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*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Junior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
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*'''Katie Ritz''':<br />
Katie is Sophmore studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn. She really likes fish.<br />
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*'''Parker Sulkowski''':<br />
Parker picks things up and puts them down.<br />
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*'''Kristen Hughes''':<br />
Kristen is studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
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*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fourth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
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== '''Where we're from''' ==</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConnTeam:UConn2012-10-01T23:10:46Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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If you choose to include a '''Modeling''' page, please write about your modeling adventures here. This is not necessary but it may be a nice list to include.</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-01T23:05:28Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
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*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Our leader <br />
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'''Undergrads:'''<br />
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*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
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*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
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*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a sixth semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be the result of him spending the entire academic year indoors crouched over his laptop.<br />
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*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Junior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
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*'''Katie Ritz''':<br />
Katie is Sophmore studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn. She really likes fish.<br />
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*'''Parker Sulkowski''':<br />
Parker picks things up and puts them down.<br />
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*'''Kristen Hughes''':<br />
Kristen is studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
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*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fourth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
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== '''What we did''' ==<br />
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== '''Where we're from''' ==</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/Team:UConn/TeamTeam:UConn/Team2012-10-01T23:04:39Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn|Home]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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'''Advisors:'''<br />
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*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Our leader <br />
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'''Undergrads:'''<br />
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*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a sixth semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be the result of him spending the entire academic year indoors crouched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Junior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''':<br />
Katie is Sophmore studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn. She really likes fish.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''':<br />
Parker picks things up and puts them down.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''':<br />
Kristen is studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fourth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
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== '''What we did''' ==<br />
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== '''Where we're from''' ==</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/File:UConn_team.pngFile:UConn team.png2012-10-01T22:59:43Z<p>Ncalistri: </p>
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You are provided with this team page template with which to start the iGEM season. You may choose to personalize it to fit your team but keep the same "look." Or you may choose to take your team wiki to a different level and design your own wiki. You can find some examples <a href="https://2008.igem.org/Help:Template/Examples">HERE</a>.<br />
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!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Team|Team]]<br />
!align="center"|[https://igem.org/Team.cgi?year=2012&team_name=UConn Official Team Profile]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Project|Project]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Parts|Parts Submitted to the Registry]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Modeling|Modeling]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Notebook|Notebook]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Safety|Safety]]<br />
!align="center"|[[Team:UConn/Attributions|Attributions]]<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_group1.png|Dr. Rachel O'Neil<br />
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'''Advisors:'''<br />
----<br />
*'''Rachel O'Neil''': Faculty Advisor<br />
*'''Sarah Mitchell''': Our leader <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Undergrads:'''<br />
----<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Jannetty''': 'Fearless Leader' (COO)<br />
Nick J. is a Senior studying Biomedical Engineering. He was the first student at UConn to take interest in iGEM and his hours of dedication and effort are the foundation that formed the team.<br />
<br />
*'''Alex Byer-Alcorace''': 'Consigliere' (VP)<br />
Alex is studying Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Connecticut with a focus in Microbiology.<br />
<br />
*'''Nicholas Calistri''': 'Number Cruncher' (CFO)<br />
Nick C. is a sixth semester Biomedical Engineering student at UConn. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys skiing, hiking, rock climbing, and camping. This affinity for fresh air may be the result of him spending the entire academic year indoors crouched over his laptop.<br />
<br />
*'''John Boak''': 'Faithful Scribe' (SEC)<br />
John is a Junior, majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Uconn. Hobbies include Singing, reading, hiking, playing video games and writing. Needless to say, he is a walking contradiction.<br />
<br />
*'''Katie Ritz''':<br />
Katie is Sophmore studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn. She really likes fish.<br />
<br />
*'''Parker Sulkowski''':<br />
Parker picks things up and puts them down.<br />
<br />
*'''Kristen Hughes''':<br />
Kristen is studying Molecular and Cell Biology at UConn.<br />
<br />
*'''Heather Jones''':<br />
Heather is a fourth semester student studying at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy and an active member of the UConn Women's Club Soccer Team.<br />
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Image:UConn_Team_member_1.png|Nick Jannetty (COO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_3.png|Alex Byer-Alcorace (VP)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_2.png|Nicholas Calistri (CFO)<br />
Image:UConn_Team_member_4.png|John Boak (SEC)<br />
Image:Katie_Ritz.png|Katie Ritz<br />
Image: Parker_Sulkowski.png|Parker Sulkowski<br />
Image: UConn_Team_member_7.png|Kristen Hughes<br />
Image: Heather_Jones.png|Heather Jones<br />
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== '''What we did''' ==<br />
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== '''Where we're from''' ==</div>Ncalistrihttp://2012.igem.org/File:UConn_Team_group1.pngFile:UConn Team group1.png2012-10-01T22:57:34Z<p>Ncalistri: uploaded a new version of &quot;File:UConn Team group1.png&quot;</p>
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