Team:USP-EEL-Brazil/Club
The People Behind The Cat
Prince Ali Ababwa
Hello, I'm Ali Turfah. I'm a Senior studying Data Science and Mathematics, and am the current president of the Michigan Software 2017 team. In my free time I like to program, read, and play video games like Pokemon and Etrian Odyssey. I have a cat, so I thoroughly enjoy the branding of our project as well as the ProtoCat mascot.
Attributions:
- Team president
- Front end development
- Back end development
Dan Dineen
Hi I'm Dan Dineen. Currently, I am the Vice President of the team.I'm from Connecticut and am a Junior at the University of Michigan studying computer science. I also enjoy playing music, and binge watching Netflix.
Attributions:
- Team Vise President
- Front end development
- Back end development
Sir Thomas Oliver
I'm Tommy Oliver and am from Brighton, Michigan. I am a Senior studying computer engineering and computer science. Outside of all school and all this fun stuff, I spend time with my friends, playing Pokemon Go, and watching superhero shows on Netflix.
Attributions:
- Project Manager
- Back end development
- Front end development
Drew Manson
Hello! My name is Drew Manson, the Public Relations Officer for the team! Currently I'm a German and Biomolecular Science dual-major, with plans for pharmacy school in the future. This is my first year on the team, and my iGEM experience has been really cool so far!
Attributions:
- Public Relations Chair
Kyle Cochrane
Hi! My name is Kyle Cochrane. I am from southwest Michigan and am currently a Senior at the University of Michigan. I study computer science and spanish, and in my free time I enjoy playing Quidditch (go UMQ!), browsing reddit, and hiking. Photo credit goes to Christina Oh Photography!
Attributions:
- Team Treasurer
- Front end development
- Back end development
Naichuan(Alex) Zhang
Hello, I'm Naichuan(Alex) Zhang. I'm currently a junior studying Computer Science at University of Michigan. I am the backend developer for Michigan Software 2017 team. I enjoying going to Hackathons and skateboarding with friends.
Attributions:
- Back end development
- Front end development
Hello! My name is John Day. I'm from Macomb Michigan and I'm studying Computer Science and Neuroscience at U of M. I've been on the team for about a year and I am curretnly the Presentation Chair. Whenever I'm not studying or working on Protocat, I like to go for runs, listen to music, and take naps!
Attributions:
- Presentation Chair
- Developer
John Conti
Hello! My name is John Conti and I am a Senior in Computer Science. I have been on the team for a year and currently hold the position of Webmaster. Outside of school and biosoft I like to listen to music, hang with friends and travel!
Attributions:
- Team Webmaster
- Lead wiki designer
Catherine Liu
I'm Catherine Liu, a junior from Maryland who is currently studying biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan. I am the team's secretary. In my free time, I like to draw, play video games, and take walks.
Attributions:
- Team Secretary
- Assisted in Design
- Back end development
Anna-Maria Kaparos
Hi, I'm Anna-Maria Kaparos and I'm a sophomore studying Cellular and Molecular Biology and Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. I'm 100% Greek so I enjoy eating my grandma's food. In my free time, when I'm not eating, I like to travel, spend time with my family, and go to the beach. This is my second year on the team as Design Chair!
Attributions:
- Team Design Chair
- Created Poster
Dr. Marcus Ammerlaan
Dr. Marcus Ammerlaan is affiliated with the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan. He is in charge of labs and graduate student instructors for the department’s introductory courses. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas-Austin in 1994.
Attributions:
- Team biology adviser
- Primary iGEM contact
Dr. Santiago Schnell
Dr. Santiago Schnell is a Professor of Molecular & Integrative Physiology and Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics at the University of Michigan Medical School. He is also a Willliam K. Brehm Investigator at the Brehm Center for Diabetes Research. He received his License in Biology from Universidad Simón Bolívar and then his doctorate in Mathematical Biology from the University of Oxford.
Attributions:
- Team software adviser
- Department Representative
