Chair
PhD candidate at Leiden University, studying bacterial stress response systems. iGEM enthusiast and chair of iGEM EPIC, a community-led entrepreneurial program for iGEM alumni. Likes propagating plants and brewing homemade beer in her spare time.

Treasurer
A molecular biotechnologist focused on microbial genome editing and biosafety engineering. Currently working at Wageningen University & Research as a postdoctoral researcher merging synthetic biology chassis, biomanufacturing and Safe-by-Design. Fascinated by nature, history and maps and passionate about books, TV shows, fitness and adventures with his friends.

Secretary
PhD student at the University of Groningen enthusiastically working on building a synthetic cell. In his free time he enjoys reading books, watching Netflix and hanging out with friends. Frequently found in the kitchen trying out new recipes (unfortunately not always successful).

Communications and social media manager
PhD candidate at the University of Groningen and the University of Sao Paulo, designing safe bio-therapeutics for cancer treatment. Often found hunting mushrooms around the city, taking pictures, and doing watercolors.

Communications and social media manager

PhD candidate in Molecular Microbiology at the University of Groningen. In pursuit of happiness and novel compounds with antifungal activity. Passionate about science, music, travelling and reading.

Events coordinator

PhD student at Radboud University in Nijmegen working on the design of characterization of synthetic DNA networks in a cell-free environment. Likes to go out cycling and hiking. Further he can be found experimenting in the kitchen or reading a good book.

Stationed at Wageningen University and Research, Carina works on the microfactories of the future by using CRISPR-Cas to alter the genetic blueprint of yeast. She loves to explore the dynamic interplay between social aspects and technological innovation.

Postdoctoral researcher at Wageningen University researching the fundamentals of gene expression and finding new ways to improve the heterologous expression of proteins. Also spends a lot of time making others excited for SynBio through science communication. Not only grows cells but also grows vegetables in her garden. She likes bouldering, cycling, making or enjoying art, and cooking and fermenting foods.

Assistant Professor for Molecular Microbiology at the University of Groningen, engineering yeasts for health and bio-economic applications. Long-term iGEMer. Likes running, biking and thinking about science.

Assistant Professor Microbial Synthetic Metabolism at Wageningen University, interested in engineering and expanding one-carbon metabolism and improving protein production in bacteria for a more sustainable future

Assistant Professor in microalgae cell factory design at the Wageningen University, interested in the metabolic engineering of photosynthetic microorganisms for natural products.