Our Acknowledgements

The Rutgers University iGEM team would like to thank everyone who has assisted in making this project possible. The opportunity to start the inaugural Rutgers iGEM team has been both a challenging and fulfilling experience. Without the dedication of our mentors, sponsors and team members, this project would not have been possible. We would like to give a special thanks to the following people: We thank.. Dr. Andrew Vershon, Waksman Institute of Microbiology For invaluable supervision of our projects and use of lab space and supplies. Dr. James Stapleton, Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine For supervision of all projects and limitless patience. Dr. Ryan Golhar, The Cancer Institute of New Jersey For supervision of the MYS!S project. Dr. Janet Mead, Waksman Institute for Microbiology For supervision of our projects and insightful project ideas. Ms. Grace Chen, Waksman Institute for Microbiology For knowledgeable supervision of our projects. Dr. Michael Pazzani, Vice President for Research and Economic Development For his generous financial support in making this team and competition a possibility. Dr. Marie Logue, Associate Vice President for Academic Engagement and Programming For her generous financial support in making this team and competition a possibility. Dean Thomas Papathomas, Busch Campus Dean, Department of Biomedical Engineering For his generous financial support in making this team and competition a possibility. Dean Richard Ludescher, Dean of Academic Programs, Department of Food Science For his generous financial support in making this team and competition a possibility. Dean Justine Levine, Administrative Director of the Aresty Research Center For providing support for the Regional Jamboree Registration. Jean Patrick Antoine, School of Engineering, Program Development Specialist For supporting the cost of lab expenses. Dr. Anirvan Sengupta, BioMaPS Institute for Quantitative Biology For assistance with the start of our team. Dr. Eric Lam, Rutgers Department of Plant Biology and Pathology For assistance with the start of our team. The Staff at Waksman Institute, For keeping our team motivated and helping in any way possible.