Team:Chalmers-Gothenburg

Interlab - iGEM Chalmers-Gothenburg 2018

The problem

hospital

A worldwide issue

In 2015, 8.8 million people died of cancer worldwide. Of these deaths, about 9% were caused by colorectal cancer, making colorectal cancer the third most lethal cancer.

Our project

project

Using yeast to combat cancer

Our project aims to diagnose and treat colorectal cancer through the use of genetically engineered probiotic yeast.

Modelling

modelling

Turning our project into math

By modeling our project we are able to predict key parts of our project such as the production and efficiency of our anti-cancer agent or how the yeast interacts with the surrounding environment. These outcomes can then be used to improve our project design.

Human practices

human practices

Our projects role in society

Another important part is to integrate our project into society, not only by ensuring a safe and reliable product, but also by reaching out to professionals and to the public to inform them and to collect their opinions.

FUN FACTS:


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COFFEE CUPS

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MANY ACHIEVEMENTS

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DAYS TO JAMBOREE

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8 SATISFIED TEAM MEMBERS