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NYU Abu Dhabi was established with a common belief in the value of a liberal arts education,
concurrence on the benefits a research university brings to the society that sustains it, a
conviction that interaction with new ideas and people who are different is valuable and
necessary, and a commitment to educating students who are true citizens of the world. The
multidisciplinary environment, resources, and strong community aligned perfectly with the
diverse student body's intent of solving pressing problems of our times.
iGEM gives students the opportunity to tackle everyday issues by pushing the boundaries of synthetic
biology. Multidisciplinary teams work together to design, build, test, and measure a system of their own
design using interchangeable biological parts and standard molecular biology techniques. Modern problems
require modern solutions.
Since 2015, NYUAD has been an active member of the iGEM community. Beginning with the
Exterminator Coli self-sustaining mosquito trap, then moving on to shiga-like toxin detection
using PAGE gels with Prokary-eat, finally in 2017 we moved onto our current theme of pathogen
detection using novel DNA amplification techniques. E.coLAMP was the first project using PDMS
chips with LAMP reagents to detect E.coli, eventually developing into Pathogene which
encompassed a sample collection and heating device, radial chip for multiplex detection using
LAMP and RPA reagents and now culminating into Volatect. Currently, with over 5 years of
experience, a wealth of knowledge, supportive mentors, strong partnerships and collaborations,
the NYUAD iGEM team is confident in continuing culture of excellence and deliver a market-ready
product.
