Team:Calgary Ethics/Team
From 2008.igem.org
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Meet the Team!The UndergraduatesSibat KhwajaI am a third year biomedical science student at the faculty of medicine in University of Calgary.My background is in biology, genetics, bio and organic chemistry with a focus in Biomedical Research. As a biomedical science student I have been always interested in engineering organisms, redesigning biological systems with standardized part and all that fun stuff. However, after being exposed to a course in ethical issues in medical research and practice, I have learned about the vital role ethics plays from the very first initiation of the planning/designing of these systems and was inspired to join the team. Besides academics I will be best described as the center of all the love of my family and a big fan of my guitar. Contact Information: smkhwaja@ucalgary.ca Niklas BobrovitzMy name is Niklas and I'm entering my 2nd year as a Health and Society major in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program at the University of Calgary. I have a passion for biology and an uninhibited interest in the operation and evolution of society.I joined the iGEM team for 2008 because I believe synthetic biology will drive many major social changes in the future, both locally and globally. The advancements that synthetic biology may offer, especially in medicine and environmental saftey, have many ethical, social, legal and economic implications. I want to examine these issues and gain a better understanding of them as they must be considered before any innovation from the field of synthetic biology can be implemented in society. Contact Information: njhbobro@ucalgary.ca
I am in my second year at the University of Calgary as a Health and Society major. I joined iGem because I am a science fiction enthusiast and the idea of creating life from scratch immediately triggered my preconceived ideas of mad scientists and dystopia. While my perspectives on Synthetic biology have broadened and I am convinced of the positive effect this approach may have, I am sure many individuals across the globe share my previous ideas on biotechnology. Participating in the iGEM ethics project has given me a wealth of knowledge about a field I was practically unaware of and inspired me to share what I have learned and engage in active discussions with individuals that may be unaware of the direction of the field and the impact it could have on society and the environment.
Our Supervisor: Dr. Gregor WolbringHe is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine University of Calgary. He is a bioethicist, a biochemist, and a health research, ability governance, and science and technology governance scholar.
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