iGEM MAKERERE 2023
@2023igem
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We are SILVER-MEDAL winners @iGEM, and designing a #BIOSENSOR to ease the Detection of Toxic Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons within the #environment.
Makerere University Kampala-Ug
Joined April 2023
Last week we had a successful homecoming with our institution @Makerere University. We presented our Silver Medal award from the 2023 @iGEM Competition to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. @Geneticdesigner @JensenRasmus
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Congratulations @MichaelKoepke80 We are so grateful for your impact towards our #SynBio innovative journey.
Wow, humbled to be selected by the #SyntheticBiology community & be part of this amazing list of leaders who made such an impact on the field. Can’t wait to see everyone this week at #SynBioBeta2024!.
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RT @johncumbers: .@Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. decided to open up some of its experimental services to the community in a royalty-free, IP-free m….
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Congratulations to our Team Advisor @AnguzuSimon8 on this achievement!.
Congratulations to our Nominee and Director of Innovations @AnguzuSimon8 on being selected for the @CSHL course on #SyntheticBiology in New York. He will harness the acquired knowledge to spearhead innovations @synbioeco. Let's support him as he prepares for the course.
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Congratulations @JerrybrightO on this milestone! We wish you a great learning experience.
I am humbled and excited for my successful nomination and selection to participate in the entrepreneurship track of the YALI program, Cohort 55, offerred by @YALIRLCEA, with support from .@USAIDKenya.
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RT @MaryPavan: Had an incredible time at the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit representing @LanzaTech! 🚀 Such an #inspiring event showcasing th….
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We are excited for @MichaelOkea, our team leader, with a chance to attend the Global #SyntheticBiology Conference @SynBioBeta! To incentivize his travel and stay, KINDLY #donate TO THE GOFUNDME.Your support promises growth for young African scientists.
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Introduction Join us in supporting Michael Okea, a trailblaz… Jason Lubega needs your support for Empower Okea's Journey to SynBioBeta Conference in San Jose
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We are excited for @MichaelOkea, our team leader, with a chance to attend the Global #SyntheticBiology Conference @SynBioBeta! To incentivize his travel and stay, KINDLY #donate TO THE GOFUNDME.Your support promises growth for young African scientists
I'm one step closer to attending the world's largest #SynBio Conference @SynBioBeta, May 6-9, CA. Supported by the #SynBioBeta #StudentGrant, I'm reaching out for help with travel & stay. Details & to support:.Kindly share or contribute to my GoFundMe
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The mantle now rests upon your shoulders and we are ready and continue to support you along your innovative journey.
Last Week the Makerere iGEM Team 2023 got to present their Silver Medal award from the 2023 @iGEM competition to the Vice Chancellor of @Makerere, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe. We are proud of the team for their remarkable achievements and for the foundation set.
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RT @MAKiGEM2024: Last Week the Makerere iGEM Team 2023 got to present their Silver Medal award from the 2023 @iGEM competition to the Vice….
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RT @JerrybrightO: Last week, along with my colleagues of @2023igem, and @synbioeco, I had the honor to meet @ProfNawangwe, the Vice Chanc….
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RT @MichaelOkea: Great Appreciation to our VC of @Makerere, @ProfNawangwe, and @Uwihanganye_A for enhancing the institutional handover o….
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Not forgetting the Phenomenal leadership of @MichaelOkea and @AfricanShakirah advised by @erikanbaluku @katosebunya1 @MweineP @ team members and the entire support system. Kindly show full support to @MichaelOkea attend @SynBioBeta Via .
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Lastly, we have an eternal shout-out to our game-changers @LanzaTech @SynBioAfrica @dfcugroup @igemstockholm @dfcugroup @TwistBioscience @idtdna @Synbio4allA @DTUBiosustain @reclone_org
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Next we shall have an official handover with @GovUganda represented by @STIsecretariat. We shall also keep our key stakeholders to the Biosensor adoption @nwscug and @min_waterUg.
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In our report, we highlighted the need for the University to change the narrative and support upcoming iGEM Teams. We officially introduced the @MAKiGEM2024 and we are optimistic that they will receive institutional support. Their registration for @iGEM is still pending!
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We also expressed our gratitude to the Vice Chancellor for providing institutional support, with a Certificate of Appreciation and handed over our report.
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We discussed our project advancement through our startup @SynBioEco. We are delighted to receive proposed institutional support through partnerships with @miic_ug and Makerere Research and Innovation Fund.
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We also introduced our startup @synbioeco, founded by our team-leader @MichaelOkea . Our startup is the only African Biotech team at the Global @Nucleate Activator Program. We are also part of the @iGEM Startup Program Venture Creation Labs. Website:
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