iGEM Community
@igemcommunity.bsky.social
We support and build the global synthetic biology and iGEM Communities as their journeys in synbio continue.
https://community.igem.org/
https://community.igem.org/
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📣 Hey @igemhq.bsky.social teams!
Looking for biosafety ideas for your next project?
Check out this resource on engineered auxotrophy & xeno-DNA containment:
🔗 doi.org/10.1186/s130...
#iGEM #SynBio #Biosafety 🧬
@igemcommunity.bsky.social @igembonn.bsky.social @puckerlab.bsky.social
Looking for biosafety ideas for your next project?
Check out this resource on engineered auxotrophy & xeno-DNA containment:
🔗 doi.org/10.1186/s130...
#iGEM #SynBio #Biosafety 🧬
@igemcommunity.bsky.social @igembonn.bsky.social @puckerlab.bsky.social
Auxotrophy to Xeno-DNA: an exploration of combinatorial mechanisms for a high-fidelity biosafety system for synthetic biology applications - Journal of Biological Engineering
Background Biosafety is a key aspect in the international Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition, which offers student teams an amazing opportunity to pursue their own research projects in ...
doi.org
January 31, 2026 at 10:16 AM
📣 Hey @igemhq.bsky.social teams!
Looking for biosafety ideas for your next project?
Check out this resource on engineered auxotrophy & xeno-DNA containment:
🔗 doi.org/10.1186/s130...
#iGEM #SynBio #Biosafety 🧬
@igemcommunity.bsky.social @igembonn.bsky.social @puckerlab.bsky.social
Looking for biosafety ideas for your next project?
Check out this resource on engineered auxotrophy & xeno-DNA containment:
🔗 doi.org/10.1186/s130...
#iGEM #SynBio #Biosafety 🧬
@igemcommunity.bsky.social @igembonn.bsky.social @puckerlab.bsky.social
1 week left to apply!
From a simple spreadsheet to 84,000+ DNA parts, the iGEM Registry is evolving, and you can help guide what comes next.
Join the iGEM Registry Steering Committee and influence how synbio is built, shared and applied worldwide.
registry.igem.org/about/steeri...
From a simple spreadsheet to 84,000+ DNA parts, the iGEM Registry is evolving, and you can help guide what comes next.
Join the iGEM Registry Steering Committee and influence how synbio is built, shared and applied worldwide.
registry.igem.org/about/steeri...
January 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM
1 week left to apply!
From a simple spreadsheet to 84,000+ DNA parts, the iGEM Registry is evolving, and you can help guide what comes next.
Join the iGEM Registry Steering Committee and influence how synbio is built, shared and applied worldwide.
registry.igem.org/about/steeri...
From a simple spreadsheet to 84,000+ DNA parts, the iGEM Registry is evolving, and you can help guide what comes next.
Join the iGEM Registry Steering Committee and influence how synbio is built, shared and applied worldwide.
registry.igem.org/about/steeri...
December 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Meet the Topic Coordinators for the 2025 iGEM × Frontiers Research Collection!
These leaders will guide submissions across four key areas shaping the future of synthetic biology.
We are excited to see what our community contributes this year.
community.igem.org/journals/fro...
These leaders will guide submissions across four key areas shaping the future of synthetic biology.
We are excited to see what our community contributes this year.
community.igem.org/journals/fro...
December 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Meet the Topic Coordinators for the 2025 iGEM × Frontiers Research Collection!
These leaders will guide submissions across four key areas shaping the future of synthetic biology.
We are excited to see what our community contributes this year.
community.igem.org/journals/fro...
These leaders will guide submissions across four key areas shaping the future of synthetic biology.
We are excited to see what our community contributes this year.
community.igem.org/journals/fro...
Help grow the future of synthetic biology!
High School iGEM is looking for volunteers, students, alumni, PIs, industry and policy experts, to guide, mentor and inspire the next generation of SynBio innovators.
Apply below by December 16, 2025.
forms.monday.com/forms/0d11df...
High School iGEM is looking for volunteers, students, alumni, PIs, industry and policy experts, to guide, mentor and inspire the next generation of SynBio innovators.
Apply below by December 16, 2025.
forms.monday.com/forms/0d11df...
December 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Help grow the future of synthetic biology!
High School iGEM is looking for volunteers, students, alumni, PIs, industry and policy experts, to guide, mentor and inspire the next generation of SynBio innovators.
Apply below by December 16, 2025.
forms.monday.com/forms/0d11df...
High School iGEM is looking for volunteers, students, alumni, PIs, industry and policy experts, to guide, mentor and inspire the next generation of SynBio innovators.
Apply below by December 16, 2025.
forms.monday.com/forms/0d11df...
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It was a pleasure to share my SciComm experience as part of @igemcommunity.bsky.social and @esci.eu at the Giant Jamboree last month.
Already looking forward to next year.
Already looking forward to next year.
Our colleague @larissascicomm.bsky.social joined the iGEM Giant Jamboree by @igemhq.bsky.social sharing insights on storytelling in science, mental health in SciComm, and careers beyond the lab.
She brought ESCI’s perspective on human-centred science communication to students from around the world.
She brought ESCI’s perspective on human-centred science communication to students from around the world.
November 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
It was a pleasure to share my SciComm experience as part of @igemcommunity.bsky.social and @esci.eu at the Giant Jamboree last month.
Already looking forward to next year.
Already looking forward to next year.
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Our colleague @larissascicomm.bsky.social joined the iGEM Giant Jamboree by @igemhq.bsky.social sharing insights on storytelling in science, mental health in SciComm, and careers beyond the lab.
She brought ESCI’s perspective on human-centred science communication to students from around the world.
She brought ESCI’s perspective on human-centred science communication to students from around the world.
November 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Our colleague @larissascicomm.bsky.social joined the iGEM Giant Jamboree by @igemhq.bsky.social sharing insights on storytelling in science, mental health in SciComm, and careers beyond the lab.
She brought ESCI’s perspective on human-centred science communication to students from around the world.
She brought ESCI’s perspective on human-centred science communication to students from around the world.
Represent the global iGEM community at the OECD’s high-level consultation on emerging biotechnologies! Your experience in responsible innovation makes your voice crucial.
Register your interest before 23:59 UTC - Dec 1, 2025:
forms.monday.com/forms/cb654d...
@oecd-ocde.bsky.social
Register your interest before 23:59 UTC - Dec 1, 2025:
forms.monday.com/forms/cb654d...
@oecd-ocde.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Represent the global iGEM community at the OECD’s high-level consultation on emerging biotechnologies! Your experience in responsible innovation makes your voice crucial.
Register your interest before 23:59 UTC - Dec 1, 2025:
forms.monday.com/forms/cb654d...
@oecd-ocde.bsky.social
Register your interest before 23:59 UTC - Dec 1, 2025:
forms.monday.com/forms/cb654d...
@oecd-ocde.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Congratulations to the Hamburg iGEM team for winning a gold medal in Paris for their project DeathCapTrap. @uni-hamburg.de @igemhq.bsky.social @igemcommunity.bsky.social
Find out more: t1p.de/dtho1
Find out more: t1p.de/dtho1
November 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Congratulations to the Hamburg iGEM team for winning a gold medal in Paris for their project DeathCapTrap. @uni-hamburg.de @igemhq.bsky.social @igemcommunity.bsky.social
Find out more: t1p.de/dtho1
Find out more: t1p.de/dtho1
Support the next generation of iGEMers! High School iGEM is seeking volunteers from across the community: PIs, alumni, industry, academia and policy.
Your expertise can help shape the 2026 High School Competition and inspire young SynBio innovators.
forms.monday.com/forms/0d11df...
Your expertise can help shape the 2026 High School Competition and inspire young SynBio innovators.
forms.monday.com/forms/0d11df...
November 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Support the next generation of iGEMers! High School iGEM is seeking volunteers from across the community: PIs, alumni, industry, academia and policy.
Your expertise can help shape the 2026 High School Competition and inspire young SynBio innovators.
forms.monday.com/forms/0d11df...
Your expertise can help shape the 2026 High School Competition and inspire young SynBio innovators.
forms.monday.com/forms/0d11df...
Hear directly from our Ambassadors about why the iGEM Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity to lead, connect and strengthen SynBio communities around the world, and to grow both personally and professionally.
Deadline: Nov 24, 2025.
Apply: community.igem.org/recruitment/...
Deadline: Nov 24, 2025.
Apply: community.igem.org/recruitment/...
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Hear directly from our Ambassadors about why the iGEM Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity to lead, connect and strengthen SynBio communities around the world, and to grow both personally and professionally.
Deadline: Nov 24, 2025.
Apply: community.igem.org/recruitment/...
Deadline: Nov 24, 2025.
Apply: community.igem.org/recruitment/...
Lead a Project. Build a Community. Shape the Future of SynBio.
Applications are open for 2026 iGEM Community Project Heads!
Lead community-driven projects across SynBio topics and turn your ideas into real impact!
Deadline: Nov 24, 2025.
Apply: community.igem.org/recruitment/2026/project-heads
Applications are open for 2026 iGEM Community Project Heads!
Lead community-driven projects across SynBio topics and turn your ideas into real impact!
Deadline: Nov 24, 2025.
Apply: community.igem.org/recruitment/2026/project-heads
November 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Lead a Project. Build a Community. Shape the Future of SynBio.
Applications are open for 2026 iGEM Community Project Heads!
Lead community-driven projects across SynBio topics and turn your ideas into real impact!
Deadline: Nov 24, 2025.
Apply: community.igem.org/recruitment/2026/project-heads
Applications are open for 2026 iGEM Community Project Heads!
Lead community-driven projects across SynBio topics and turn your ideas into real impact!
Deadline: Nov 24, 2025.
Apply: community.igem.org/recruitment/2026/project-heads
💚 The 2025 iGEM Competition Judges 💚
Thank you to all of the iGEM Judges for your time, your expertise and your helpful encouragement in evaluating, celebrating and guiding the next generation of synthetic biologists during the 2025 iGEM Competition!
igem.org
Thank you to all of the iGEM Judges for your time, your expertise and your helpful encouragement in evaluating, celebrating and guiding the next generation of synthetic biologists during the 2025 iGEM Competition!
igem.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
💚 The 2025 iGEM Competition Judges 💚
Thank you to all of the iGEM Judges for your time, your expertise and your helpful encouragement in evaluating, celebrating and guiding the next generation of synthetic biologists during the 2025 iGEM Competition!
igem.org
Thank you to all of the iGEM Judges for your time, your expertise and your helpful encouragement in evaluating, celebrating and guiding the next generation of synthetic biologists during the 2025 iGEM Competition!
igem.org
🩷 The 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree Volunteers 🩷
A special thank you to every volunteer who made the world’s largest gathering of synthetic biologists a truly grand experience!
We couldn’t have done it without your dedication, energy and love for the SynBio community!
igem.org
A special thank you to every volunteer who made the world’s largest gathering of synthetic biologists a truly grand experience!
We couldn’t have done it without your dedication, energy and love for the SynBio community!
igem.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🩷 The 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree Volunteers 🩷
A special thank you to every volunteer who made the world’s largest gathering of synthetic biologists a truly grand experience!
We couldn’t have done it without your dedication, energy and love for the SynBio community!
igem.org
A special thank you to every volunteer who made the world’s largest gathering of synthetic biologists a truly grand experience!
We couldn’t have done it without your dedication, energy and love for the SynBio community!
igem.org
Learn how to publish your iGEM Projects!
Frontiers is hosting Publishing Workshops for iGEM teams to help you turn your project into a peer-reviewed paper, from manuscript prep to peer review, plus Q&A!
Register:
Nov 13: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Nov 14: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Frontiers is hosting Publishing Workshops for iGEM teams to help you turn your project into a peer-reviewed paper, from manuscript prep to peer review, plus Q&A!
Register:
Nov 13: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Nov 14: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Learn how to publish your iGEM Projects!
Frontiers is hosting Publishing Workshops for iGEM teams to help you turn your project into a peer-reviewed paper, from manuscript prep to peer review, plus Q&A!
Register:
Nov 13: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Nov 14: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Frontiers is hosting Publishing Workshops for iGEM teams to help you turn your project into a peer-reviewed paper, from manuscript prep to peer review, plus Q&A!
Register:
Nov 13: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Nov 14: igem-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Collaboration drives science forward.
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Collaboration drives science forward.
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
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Inclusive governance is essential for the future of SynBio!
On Oct 28, I'll be participating in the panel “Governance of #SyntheticBiology in the #GlobalSouth” at the 2025 iGEM Responsibility Conference, in Paris. #iGEM2025
@igemhq.bsky.social
@igemcommunity.bsky.social
On Oct 28, I'll be participating in the panel “Governance of #SyntheticBiology in the #GlobalSouth” at the 2025 iGEM Responsibility Conference, in Paris. #iGEM2025
@igemhq.bsky.social
@igemcommunity.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Inclusive governance is essential for the future of SynBio!
On Oct 28, I'll be participating in the panel “Governance of #SyntheticBiology in the #GlobalSouth” at the 2025 iGEM Responsibility Conference, in Paris. #iGEM2025
@igemhq.bsky.social
@igemcommunity.bsky.social
On Oct 28, I'll be participating in the panel “Governance of #SyntheticBiology in the #GlobalSouth” at the 2025 iGEM Responsibility Conference, in Paris. #iGEM2025
@igemhq.bsky.social
@igemcommunity.bsky.social
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The #iGEM Grand Jamboree is just around the corner, and IDT is here to support the 400+ student teams from around the world! 🌎
We talked to several—find out what they’re saying about their projects and this year’s competition: https://idtb.io/bgttjy
@igemhq.bsky.social @igemcommunity.bsky.social
We talked to several—find out what they’re saying about their projects and this year’s competition: https://idtb.io/bgttjy
@igemhq.bsky.social @igemcommunity.bsky.social
iGEM 2025: Meet some of the teams driving innovation - IDT
Discover iGEM 2025 teams tackling global challenges with synthetic biology. See how IDT supports their groundbreaking projects ahead of the Grand Jamboree.
idtb.io
October 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The #iGEM Grand Jamboree is just around the corner, and IDT is here to support the 400+ student teams from around the world! 🌎
We talked to several—find out what they’re saying about their projects and this year’s competition: https://idtb.io/bgttjy
@igemhq.bsky.social @igemcommunity.bsky.social
We talked to several—find out what they’re saying about their projects and this year’s competition: https://idtb.io/bgttjy
@igemhq.bsky.social @igemcommunity.bsky.social
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Will you be at the #iGEMJamboree next week? Let’s connect at the @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social kiosk in the Community Space! I’ll also join a global #SynBio panel discussion on Wed 29th at Plaza 2. Come say hi! @igemcommunity.bsky.social @igemhq.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Will you be at the #iGEMJamboree next week? Let’s connect at the @synbio4allafrica.bsky.social kiosk in the Community Space! I’ll also join a global #SynBio panel discussion on Wed 29th at Plaza 2. Come say hi! @igemcommunity.bsky.social @igemhq.bsky.social
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🌟 We’re heading to the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris!
Come chat with us about your projects, learn how Twist’s synthetic DNA can accelerate innovation, and celebrate the spirit of @igemhq.bsky.social together.
@twistbioscience.com
@igemcommunity.bsky.social
Come chat with us about your projects, learn how Twist’s synthetic DNA can accelerate innovation, and celebrate the spirit of @igemhq.bsky.social together.
@twistbioscience.com
@igemcommunity.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🌟 We’re heading to the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris!
Come chat with us about your projects, learn how Twist’s synthetic DNA can accelerate innovation, and celebrate the spirit of @igemhq.bsky.social together.
@twistbioscience.com
@igemcommunity.bsky.social
Come chat with us about your projects, learn how Twist’s synthetic DNA can accelerate innovation, and celebrate the spirit of @igemhq.bsky.social together.
@twistbioscience.com
@igemcommunity.bsky.social
Collaboration drives science forward.
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
October 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Collaboration drives science forward.
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
Join the iGEM Grand Jamboree in Paris to explore panels and talks on building global synthetic biology communities, opportunities and insights, from the iGEM Community Program team that spans 45+ countries.
jamboree.igem.org
Test your science smarts at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree!
Stop by Booth X5 for @idtdna.bsky.social Science Trivia!
📅 Oct 28-30
🕦 11:30 & 15:00
Win prizes, meet the IDT team and put your SynBio knowledge to the test!
jamboree.igem.org
Stop by Booth X5 for @idtdna.bsky.social Science Trivia!
📅 Oct 28-30
🕦 11:30 & 15:00
Win prizes, meet the IDT team and put your SynBio knowledge to the test!
jamboree.igem.org
October 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Test your science smarts at the 2025 iGEM Grand Jamboree!
Stop by Booth X5 for @idtdna.bsky.social Science Trivia!
📅 Oct 28-30
🕦 11:30 & 15:00
Win prizes, meet the IDT team and put your SynBio knowledge to the test!
jamboree.igem.org
Stop by Booth X5 for @idtdna.bsky.social Science Trivia!
📅 Oct 28-30
🕦 11:30 & 15:00
Win prizes, meet the IDT team and put your SynBio knowledge to the test!
jamboree.igem.org
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As a member of the @igemcommunity.bsky.social Engineering Committee I received additional small grants to extend these toolkits both of which are now in over 50 countries around the world. Congratulations to the four other recipients. |5/5|
September 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
As a member of the @igemcommunity.bsky.social Engineering Committee I received additional small grants to extend these toolkits both of which are now in over 50 countries around the world. Congratulations to the four other recipients. |5/5|
The global bioeconomy could reach $30T USD by 2030, but how do we turn its possibilities into impact?
Join Dr. Genya Dana for our 3rd BioVisionaries webinar on scaling biotechnology through strategy, policy and partnerships.
Register Here:
igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join Dr. Genya Dana for our 3rd BioVisionaries webinar on scaling biotechnology through strategy, policy and partnerships.
Register Here:
igem-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM