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Nevada Undergraduates
Elaine Bersaba
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Casey Lear
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Vadim Gladwill
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Megan Tabor
Megan is working towards a degree in Biotechnology at the University of Nevada Reno. She will graduate in the fall of 2012. This is the first year that she has joined the iGEM team. She is very excited to use her molecular biology skills during this summer’s research. This summer her focus in iGEM is to use Bay Laurel Thioesterase in E. coli to produce medium chained fatty acids. The medium chained fatty acids can be used to produce biodiesel. After graduation Megan plans on achieving a research position in the field of genetic engineering. During her time away from the lab Megan enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and doing outdoor activities with her dog Ebony.You can contact her at tabormi22@gmail.com.
Sahael Hatefi
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Majid Beheshtian
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Matthew Kaminski
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Dru Nelson
Dru is a Senior working on his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. His scientific interests lie in molecular medicine, neurological disorders, and mycology. He is currently in the process of applying for graduate school, with the goal of obtaining a Ph.D in Biochemistry. His career goals lie in molecular medicine research and drug development. Dru is a part of the ADP-glucose-pyrophosphorylase (AGP) knockout/Gibson Assembly sub-group for Nevada's iGEM team. Dru's hobbies include writing music and eating good food. Dru can be contacted at: drunelson44@yahoo.com.
Ronald Truong
Ronald is a junior at UNR studying biochemistry and molecular biology. He is pursuing a career as a medical doctor although, he is currently unsure of what kind of doctor he wants to be yet. Outside of labs, Ronald is normally busy studying for classes; running AMSA (pre-med club) at UNR; playing the viola with the UNR symphony; or prepping for MCATs. During his very limited free time, Ronald is quite fond of paddling his kayak around Lake Tahoe and reading GQ; Top Gear; and New England Journal of Medicine. Strongtruong@gmail.com
David Koehn
David is a biochemistry and molecular biology major. He is also studying traditional chemistry and plans to pursue graduate studies in drug design and development. David is a part of the ADP-glucose-pyrophosphorylase (AGP) knockout/Gibson Assembly sub-group for Nevada's iGEM team. In his free time, David loves to cook with friends and indulge in the beauty of the Western United States. He also likes to rock out on the guitar with Dru Nelson. You can email David at: koehn.david@yahoo.com.
Marguerite Christian
Marguerite is a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major at the University of Nevada, Reno; and is currently a Junior. She aspires to do genetic research with CYP450 genes later in her career. She is currently working on the thiE knockout/glf knock-in construct for the Cyanobacteria portion of the project. You can contact Marguerite at marguerite_christian@yahoo.com.
Jen Minor
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Chris Clifford
Chris Clifford will be a junior biochemistry undergraduate at the University of Nevada Reno. His future plans include applying to medical school in the summer of 2012. In the lab, Chris spends most of his time conducting simple procedures and playing catch up with the rest of the team since he is still learning necessary lab techniques. His other interests include, playing for the UNR Orchestra, volunteering at local clinics and hospitals, being the chapter president of the UNR AMSA club, and getting his hands on basically anything medical related. He also plans on being a member of the Nevada iGEM team for 2012.
Laura Bond
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Lauren Thomas
Lauren Thomas is a senior with a major in Biochemistry and a minor in Spanish. Besides working in the lab she likes to run with her dog, referee soccer, go camping and eat cookies.
Jovanna Casas
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Matt Clifford
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Destiny Raikas
Destiny is majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is currently unsure of where her degree will take her with options like medical school, research or a masters in biotechnology. She is excited about all the research experience gained through the iGem competition to help with decisions later on. destiny4061@yahoo.com
Sam Dugan
Sam is a Biochemistry Major with a minor in physics. He plays soccer for the University of Nevada and has played since he was old enough to walk. He is a little funky, so he plays music in lab and frequently breaks out his air guitar. He wants to go to medical school and become an orthopedic surgeon so he can rule the world! He likes to joke and he insists on having a good time with lots of laughing. He is working mainly with the E.coli side of the project and the PDC/ADH and trc promoter as well as BTE used in fatty acid production.
Dafne Ordonez
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Bryson Wheeler
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Roberto Lopez
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Matthew Hoff - Web designer
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Kathleen Black - Web designer
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Nevada Advisors
Dr. Christie Howard
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Dr. David Shintani
David is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Nevada. His research focus is in the area plant biochemistry and metabolic engineering with an emphasis on rubber biosynthesis in plants. David has participated as a faculty advisor for the Nevada iGEM Team since 2009. He enjoys long walks on the beach and riding on unicorns! He is currently working with the Cyanobacteria group for the 2011 Nevada Team.You can contact David Shintani by e-mail at shintani@unr.edu or by phone at (775)784-4631.
Patricia A Ellison
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Dr. Hanna Damke
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