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Table of contents

1) Meetup with Botchan_Lab_Tokyo
2) Advice from Aachen
3) 6th Asia Pasific conference
4) Meetup with Gifu
5) Providing Wiki Creation Assisting Software: KELN to other Teams

1) Meetup with Botchan_Lab_Tokyo

　On March 10th, we invited Team Botchan_Lab_Tokyo to Kyoto and exchanged opinions about each other's projects and how to proceed with iGEM activities. We specifically discussed the organizational framework of iGEM, fund-raising, human Practices and collaboration activities.

　By taking advantage of their large number of members, Botchan_Lab_Tokyo established several departments for a division of work. They have a department specialized in a collaboration which is a strategy our team had not considered. This was a good example for efficient management of team organization.

We also talked about the financial support strategies of each team, such as how we started cloud funding, and they explained to us how they were raising money.

　Interestingly, Botchan_Lab_Tokyo has only participated in iGEM twice so they were not sure how to meet all the standard iGEM criteria. Therefore, from our past experience attending iGEM competitions, we taught them how to interpret the criteria and design their project. For example, they were conducting science experiments for junior high and high school students so as to meet the criteria of “Education & Public Engagement” but they did not incorporate synthetic biology concepts, nor their specific project. We advised them that their Public Engagement will improve by taking in more lectures and doing practical work with DNA.

　Finally, as they were having trouble looking for opportunities for collaboration, we told them about the existence of the “Meetup” page and suggested attending the Asia Conference. It was exciting to interact with other Japanese teams through our iGEM activities.

Thank you, Botchan_Lab_Tokyo!!!

↑Go to the Wiki Collaboration page of Team Botchan_Lab_Tokyo↑

2) Mentoring from Team Aachen

　 The Aachen 2017 team was trying to collect Na + efficiently as a previous project, but because there was no assay method or detailed data on the Wiki, we contact them and repeatedly asked for advice via e-mail.
　The Aachen 2017 team was trying to collect Na + efficiently in their previous project, but because there was no assay method or detailed data on the Wiki, we contacted them and asked for advice via e-mail.

　We were worried about how to measure the amount of Na + uptake of yeast, so team Aachen suggested their assay method. Their method was to cultivate yeast in a salt-containing medium and measure 1 or 2 ml of the separated supernatant after several hours in the culture.

　Unfortunately, their method requires expensive equipment so we couldn't use the method directly but referred to it for the last assay. Furthermore, according to their modeling, they advised that the peak of Na + absorption by yeast is 6 hours, and advised to divide measurements by the culture OD in order to measure uptake between different yeast strains. Their mentoring was truly encouraging and helpful. Thanks to their help, we were able to launch an improved project.

Thank you, Team Aachen!!!

↑Go to the Wiki Collaboration page of Team Aachen↑

3) 6th Asia Pasific conference

We went to Taiwan and attended the 6th Asia Conference. We were very inspired by the presentations and posters from teams all over Asia. Also, it was good practice for us our own presentation and poster. At the conference, other iGEMers gave us valuable advice on our projects which was very helpful. After the conference, we have continued to exchanged opinions through SNS.

4) Meetup with Gifu

We met up with Ryo Niwa, Leader of Team Gifu, who came to visit us in Kyoto. We discussed the current situation of Japanese iGEM teams and shared detailed progress of our projects. We discussed how to meet the criteria and gave advice to each other. In addition, we informed him about how we secured lab space and how we are conducting experiments. Ryo also advised us that an important point to make an iGEM project successful is to take in adequate food and sleep. There are very few teams in Japan, but we encouraged each other to do our best. It was a very unique and meaningful meetup.

Thank you, Team Gifu!!!

↑Go to the Wiki Collaboration page of Team Gifu↑

5) Providing Wiki Creation Assisting Software: KELN to other Teams

Based on last year's feedback, we improved our KELN software which automatically changes experiment notes to HTML-language and distributed it to Team Gifu and Team Botchan_Lab_Tokyo. The following is their feedback:

From Team Botchan_Lab_Tokyo
・It was easy to use even for people who are not computer-savy. So we could divide the work among many people.

・It was easy to customize the "KELN" software because the edit display is simple.

・Our experiment sample numbers was so many that we couldn’t write all sample data into a single cell.

・If we can use copy and paste in the software, we will complete the wiki more smoothly.
From Team Gifu

・ Without any special knowledge ,KELN can be used to get HTML code from a lab notebook, so we recommend this software to all iGEM teams!

We are very happy that KELN was helpful for you. All iGEMers can download KELN from here! All iGEMers can download KELN from here!

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-<div style='padding-top: 100px;'><h1 id="wrapper"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2018/e/e3/T--Kyoto--CollaboTitle.png" width="30%"></div></h1>
+<div style='padding-top: 100px;'><h1 id="wrapper"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2018/1/1c/T--Kyoto--collaborations_title.png" width="30%"></div></h1>
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     <ul class="index1">
        <li><a href="#Rikadai">1) Meetup with Botchan_Lab_Tokyo</a></li>
-       <li><a href="#Aachen">2) Aachenからのアドバイス</a></li>
+       <li><a href="#Aachen">2) Advice from Aachen</a></li>
        <li><a href="#AsiaConfe">3) 6th Asia Pasific conference</a></li>
        <li><a href="#Gifu">4) Meetup with Gifu</a></li>
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     <br>
-   <h5 id="Rikadai">1) Meetup with Botchan_Lab_Tokyo</h5>
+      <h5 id="Rikadai">1) Meetup with Botchan_Lab_Tokyo</h5>
        <p class="collabo">
-We invited team Botchan_Lab_Tokyo to Kyoto, and exchanged opinions about project and how to proceed iGEM activities. We especially discussed about the organizational framework of iGEM, fund-raising, human Practice and collaboration activities.<br>
+　On March 10th, we invited Team Botchan_Lab_Tokyo to Kyoto and exchanged opinions about each other's projects and how to proceed with iGEM activities. We specifically discussed the organizational framework of iGEM, fund-raising, human Practices and collaboration activities.<br><br>
-Team Botchan_Lab_Tokyo established several departments by taking advantage of the large number of members, and was doing division of work. It was a feature not found in our team so it was it was a good example for efficient organization management.<br>
-また、互いの財政状況も教え合いました。私たちはどのようにクラウドファンディング先を見つけるかをBotchan_Lab_Tokyoに教え、Botchan_Lab_Tokyoからは彼らの支援を受け取るコツを教えてもらいました。<br>
+　By taking advantage of their large number of members, Botchan_Lab_Tokyo established several departments for a division of work. They have a department specialized in a collaboration which is a strategy our team had not considered. This was a good example for efficient management of team organization.<br><br>
-Also, Botchan_Lab_Tokyo has participated in iGEM for only twice so they were not sure how to meet the criteria. Therefore,we taught how to interpret  critatria and design project from our past experience attending iGEM competition.For example, they were conducting science experiments for junior high and high school students so as to meet the criteria of “Education & Public Engagement”but they did not extend to the level of synthetic biology nor their project. We advised them that it will become better by taking in more lectures and doing such a work like DNA work.<br>
+We also talked about the financial support strategies of each team, such as how we started cloud funding, and they explained to us how they were raising money.<br><br>
-Also, as they were having trouble looking for opportunities for collaboration, so we taught about the existence of “Meetup” page and suggested attending the Asia Conference. It was exciting to interact with  few Japanese teams through iGEM activity.<br><br>
+　Interestingly, Botchan_Lab_Tokyo has only participated in iGEM twice so they were not sure how to meet all the standard iGEM criteria. Therefore, from our past experience attending iGEM competitions, we taught them how to interpret the criteria and design their project. For example, they were conducting science experiments for junior high and high school students so as to meet the criteria of “Education & Public Engagement” but they did not incorporate synthetic biology concepts, nor their specific project. We advised them that their Public Engagement will improve by taking in more lectures and doing practical work with DNA.<br><br>
+　Finally, as they were having trouble looking for opportunities for collaboration, we told them about the existence of the “Meetup” page and suggested attending the Asia Conference. It was exciting to interact with other Japanese teams through our iGEM activities.<br><br></p>
-　　Thank you, Botchan_Lab_Tokyo!!!<br><br>
+<p class="arigato">Thank you, Botchan_Lab_Tokyo!!!<br><br></p>
 <center><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2018/e/e9/T--Kyoto--BotchanCollabo.png" width="70%"><br><br>
-<a href="https://2018.igem.org/Team:Botchan_Lab_Tokyo/Collaborations"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2018/6/6c/T--Kyoto--BotchanKyotoLogo.png" width="30%"></a></center>
+<a href="https://2018.igem.org/Team:Botchan_Lab_Tokyo/Collaborations"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2018/9/92/T--Kyoto--collabo_botchan.png" width="30%"></a></center>
 <p class="linkjump">↑Go to the Wiki Collaboration page of Team Botchan_Lab_Tokyo↑</p>
 <br>
     <h5 id="Aachen">2) Mentoring from Team Aachen</h5>
        <p class="collabo">
-The Aachen 2017 team (###link###) was trying to collect Na + efficiently as a preliminary project, but because there was no assay method or detailed data on the Wiki, we contact them and repeatedly asked for advice via e-mail.<br>
+<a href="https://2017.igem.org/Team:Aachen" class="collabo">　 The Aachen 2017 team</a>  was trying to collect Na + efficiently as a previous project, but because there was no assay method or detailed data on the Wiki, we contact them and repeatedly asked for advice via e-mail.<br>
-We were worried about how to measure the amount of Na + uptake of yeast, so team Aachen suggested their assay method. Their method was to Cultivate yeast in a salt-containing medium and measure 1 or 2 ml of the separated supernatant after several hours in the culture.<br>
+　The Aachen 2017 team was trying to collect Na + efficiently in their previous project, but because there was no assay method or detailed data on the Wiki, we contacted them and asked for advice via e-mail.<br><br>
-(Unfortunately their method was too expensive to us but we used it for the last assay as a reference---?) Furthermore, they said that the peak of yeast absorbing Na is 6 hours according to their modeling and it is better to divide it by its OD after culturing in order to measure uptake between different yeast strains. Their mentoring was truly encouraging and helpful. Thanks to their help, we were able to launch an improved project.<br><br>
+　We were worried about how to measure the amount of Na + uptake of yeast, so team Aachen suggested their assay method. Their method was to cultivate yeast in a salt-containing medium and measure 1 or 2 ml of the separated supernatant after several hours in the culture. <br><br>
+　Unfortunately, their method requires expensive equipment so we couldn't use the method directly but referred to it for the last assay. Furthermore, according to their modeling, they advised that the peak of Na + absorption by yeast is 6 hours, and advised to divide measurements by the culture OD in order to measure uptake between different yeast strains. Their mentoring was truly encouraging and helpful. Thanks to their help, we were able to launch an improved project.<br><br>
-　　Thank you, Team Aachen!!!</p>
-<center>画像をいれる</center>
+<p class="arigato">Thank you, Team Aachen!!!<br><br></p><center>
+<a href="https://2018.igem.org/Team:Aachen/Collaborations"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2018/8/8b/T--Kyoto--collabo_aachen.png" width="30%"></a></center>
+<p class="linkjump">↑Go to the Wiki Collaboration page of Team Aachen↑</p>
     <h5 id="AsiaConfe">3) 6th Asia Pasific conference</h5>
        <p class="collabo">
-We went to Taiwan and attended the 6 th Asia Conference. We were very inspired by seeing many presentations and posters from teams all over the world. Also, it was a good practice of doing presentations and posters. At this conference, other iGEMers gave us much good advice on our projects and it was very helpful. After the conference, we continuously exchanged opinions through SNS.(picture)
+ We went to Taiwan and attended the 6th Asia Conference. We were very inspired by the presentations and posters from teams all over Asia. Also, it was good practice for us our own presentation and poster. At the conference, other iGEMers gave us valuable advice on our projects which was very helpful. After the conference, we have continued to exchanged opinions through SNS.</p>
-</p>
     <h5 id="Gifu">4) Meetup with Gifu</h5>
-       <p class="collabo">京都に来たチームGifu代表Niwaさんとmeetupをしました。日本チームの現状や、各々の詳しいprogress of projectを話し合いました。クライテリアをどう満たしていくつもりかを確認し合い、お互いにアドバイスを送りあいました。また、実験場所をどう確保しているか、どう実験を進めているかを教え合い、互いに参考にしました。また、彼はiGEMプロジェクトを成功させる重要なポイントは十分な食事と睡眠だ、とアドバイスしてくれました。日本チームは数少ないが、頑張ろう、と私たちは励まし合いました。とてもユニークで有意義なmeetupでした、ありがとう、チームGifu
+       <p class="collabo">
-(写真)
+ We met up with Ryo Niwa, Leader of Team Gifu, who came to visit us in Kyoto. We discussed the current situation of Japanese iGEM teams and shared detailed progress of our projects. We discussed how to meet the criteria and gave advice to each other. In addition, we informed him about how we secured lab space and how we are conducting experiments. Ryo also advised us that an important point to make an iGEM project successful is to take in adequate food and sleep. There are very few teams in Japan, but we encouraged each other to do our best. It was a very unique and meaningful meetup.<br><br>
+<p class="arigato">Thank you, Team Gifu!!!<br><br></p>
+<center><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2018/d/d8/T--Kyoto--NiwaDou.jpeg" width="40%"></center>
+<center><a href="https://2018.igem.org/Team:Gifu/Collaborations"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2018/c/cb/T--Kyoto--collabo_gifu.png" width="30%"></a></center>
+<p class="linkjump">↑Go to the Wiki Collaboration page of Team Gifu↑</p>
 </p>
     <h5 id="KELN">5) Providing Wiki Creation Assisting Software: KELN to other Teams</h5>
-       <p class="collabo">私たちは実験ノートを自動HTML化するソフトウェアKELNを、去年のfeedbackをもとに改良し、チームgifuとチームBotchan_Lab_Tokyoに配布しました。以下は彼らのFeedbackです。あなたたちの役にたててうれしいです。以下は彼らの今年のFeedbackです。<br>
+       <p class="collabo">
-<ul class="KELN"><i>From Botchan_Lab_Tokyo
+Based on last year's feedback, we improved our KELN software which automatically changes experiment notes to HTML-language and distributed it to Team Gifu and Team Botchan_Lab_Tokyo. The following is their feedback:<br></p>
-<li>・It was easy to use even for the people who are not familiar with computer. So we could divide the work among many people.</li>
-<li>・It was easy to customize the software "KELN" because the edit display was simple.
+<ul class="KELN"><i>From Team Botchan_Lab_Tokyo
+<li>・It was easy to use even for people who are not computer-savy. So we could divide the work among many people.</li>
+<li>・It was easy to customize the "KELN" software because the edit display is simple.
 </li>
-<li>・Our experiment sample numbers was so many that we couldn’t write all sample deta into the cell.
+<li>・Our experiment sample numbers was so many that we couldn’t write all sample data into a single cell.</li>
+<li>・If we can use copy and paste in the software, we will complete the wiki more smoothly.
 </li>
-<li>・If we can use copy and paste on the software, we will complete the wiki more smoothly.
+From Team Gifu
-</li></i>
+<li>・ Without any special knowledge ,KELN can be used to get HTML code from a lab notebook, so we recommend this software to all iGEM teams!</i>
 </ul>
+<br>
+<p class="collabo">
+We are very happy that KELN was helpful for you. All iGEMers can download KELN from here!
+<a href="https://github.com/iGEMKyoto/KELN/wiki" class="collabo">All iGEMers can download KELN from here!</a>
 </p>