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DAVID BOOTH

Instructor

FORDYCE DAVIDSON

Instructor

Fordyce Davidson is a Reader of Applied Mathematics. His research interests lie at the interface between the analysis and applications of differential equations, with particular emphasis on applications to biological systems. He continues to work on modelling multi-scale morphology and function of microbes, including the development of fungal mycelia, swimming patterns in Oomycete zoospores and bacterial biofilm formation. He also has an ongoing interest in modelling aspects of the mammalian cell-cycle, with specific focus on the chemo-therapeutic action of small molecule Kinase inhibitors. Dr Davidson is a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and is a past Vice-President of the British Mycological Society and a BMS Berkeley Award Prize winner. He currently holds an MRC Fellowship focusing on the study of cell differentiation in bacterial biofilms.

LIONEL DUPUY

Instructor

FRANK SARGENT

Instructor

Frank is an instructor on the Dundee iGEM 2011 team. Frank was born in the Kingdom of Fife and has a biochemistry degree from the University of Edinburgh. He first came to Dundee in 1992 to undertake a PhD in bacterial genetics and energy metabolism, before leaving Scotland altogether and moving to Norwich, England. Frank returned to Dundee in 2007 as a Professor in the College of Life Sciences. He knows a bit about E. coli physiology, basic molecular biology, and protein chemistry. Hopefully this will come in handy. Frank also promises to buy the first round of drinks for everyone on (nearly) every Friday of the project at 5 PM sharp. The challenge is to find 10 different bars in Dundee, and to collect 10 different group photos.

CIARAN KELLY

Advisor

RACHELLE BINNY

Team Member

I am about to start my 4th and final year of Mathematical Biology at the University of Dundee. When people ask me what I study, my response nearly always triggers questioning looks, raised eyebrows and comments such as maths and biology?...what an unusual combination!. In actual fact, mathematics has many applications in biology, for example in population dynamics or mathematical modelling of cellular processes. I am particularly interested in the modelling and simulation of tumour growth and its applications in cancer research. Getting involved in the rapidly evolving new field of synthetic biology is going to be a challenging but immensely rewarding experience and Iím very excited to be a part of the interdisciplinary Dundee team for iGEM 2011. When Iím not scribbling down equations, I enjoy climbing, hill-walking, skiing and other outdoorsy activities!

NATASHA CHRISTODOULIDES

Team Member

DAVID GIBSON

Team Member

EMELIE JOHANSSON

Team Member

KASIA KOZYRSKA

Team Member

I have just finished my final year of a BSc(Hons) in Molecular Genetics and hope to graduate spectacularly this June. I spent most of my two last years of university wreaking havoc in various research labs, where I discovered that my love for budding yeast goes far beyond my simple fondness of beer. Manipulating yeast uses similar techniques to those used for bacteria, so my mad wet-lab skills should come in useful on our quest for iGEM Champions 2011. That being said, I will not tolerate unwashed DNA gel tanks or mistreatment of lab equipment ñ all culprits will be punished by poking with a pipette tip.

LUCIA LICANDRO LADO

Team Member

I was born in Belgium, but have lived most of my life in Spain and Italy. I developed a love for science during high school, and specially for microbiology, because I love the idea of being able to modify microorganisms for our advantage. I also like to read and write short stories.

JANE MACCALLUM

Team Member

RACHEL MONTAGUE

Team Member

RICHARD OWEN

Team Member

Richard is a 3rd year biochemistry student, with interests in how science can be used to approach the global problems we face in a responsible and sustainable manner. I think that synthetic biology is a very interesting expanding field that has potential to address some of these problems, such as climate change and resource shortages. Outside of study I like to spend time with friends, cycling, camping or working on the university allotment.

BRIAN ORTMANN

Team Member