6/6/2024
On 6 June we implemented the second phase of the action. This action involved the organization of a workshop and was an extension of the first phase as it analyzed the concerns expressed by farmers in the first phase. In particular, Dr. Alexandros Papachatzis, gave a speech on ...
On 6 June we implemented the second phase of the action. This action involved the organization of a workshop and was an extension of the first phase as it analyzed the concerns expressed by farmers in the first phase. In particular, Dr. Alexandros Papachatzis, gave a speech on "Revival of abandoned olive groves" and respectively Dr. Nanos D. George on "Good practices and innovations in olive cultivation" and Dr. Tsitsigiannis Dimitrios on "Epidemiology and integrated treatment of cycloconium". In the course of the workshop, RNAi technology was analyzed and explained through a presentation by Dr. Konstantinos Mathiopoulos entitled "RNAi technology is the most promising approach for the management of insect and fungal diseases in recent decades", in order to make the transition to the Project we are developing this year easier and more understandable. The viewers consisted of undergraduate students, graduate students, postgraduate students and professors from Agricultural Departments and the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, while the workshop was also attended by farmers and agronomists. There was also the possibility for both face-to-face and online attendance of the workshop. In the end, the undergraduate student of the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology of the University of Thessaly, Nefeli - Maria Stoupa, gave a presentation on the project that our team is developing this year, with special emphasis on the solution we propose, which aims to use the bacterial mediated RNAi technology for the treatment of the fungus Verticillium dahliae. At the end, questions were given to check if our project was understood.
27/5/2024
On May 27, 2024, we visited the village "Ελιά Γόννων", which was the first phase of our action. This was aimed at improving communication between farmers and the scientific community. For this purpose, a round table was organized, focusing on farmers and their concerns about the diseases they face in their crops, with the biggest issue being Verticillium wilt, for which there is no effective treatment. Alexandros Papachatzis, Professor at ...
On May 27, 2024, we visited the village "Ελιά Γόννων", which was the first phase of our action. This was aimed at improving communication between farmers and the scientific community. For this purpose, a round table was organized, focusing on farmers and their concerns about the diseases they face in their crops, with the biggest issue being Verticillium wilt, for which there is no effective treatment. Alexandros Papachatzis, Professor at Horticulture and Chairman at the Department of Agriculture and Agrotechnology at the University of Thessaly, helped in the implementation of the action and made sure that the farmers understood the basic cultivation measures that must be followed to protect their crops. Our action was in the form of an open dialogue in order to emphasize the questions and queries of farmers regarding the management of their crops. For the correct and functional application of the formulation we are developing this year, it is necessary to emphasize the needs of the farmers themselves; therefore, the first phase was closed with questions for them so that the farmers are facilitated towards the use of our formulation. After the successful completion of the first phase, we proceeded to the second phase, which included a workshop on "Fungal Diseases of the Olive Tree.".
25/5/2024
On May 25, 2024, we participated in the Panhellenic Scientific Conference of Pharmacy Students (PESFFA). The event focused on the analysis of the term Synthetic Biology, as well as its applications in Pharmacology and Agricultural Pharmacology. Finally, we analyzed and explained the method proposed by our team for the effective treatment of Verticillium dahliae, a fungus that affects olive trees. Our solution is designed by applying the principles of Synthetic Biology. The event concluded with questions regarding the presentation.
On May 25, 2024, we participated in the Panhellenic Scientific Conference of Pharmacy Students (PESFFA). The event focused on the analysis of the term Synthetic Biology, as well as its applications in Pharmacology and Agricultural Pharmacology. Finally, we analyzed and explained the method proposed by our team for the effective treatment of Verticillium dahliae, a fungus that affects olive trees. Our solution is designed by applying the principles of Synthetic Biology. The event concluded with questions regarding the presentation.
22/5/2024
On May 22, 2024, we hosted an event at the special needs school in Larissa. The event was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, we used a fairy tale to explain more effectively to the kids how the Verticillium dahliae fungus affects olive trees. The second phase featured an audio story with the help of musician Dimitra Koukoutselou, dramatist Eliza Giannakou and child psychologist Athina Motsiou. The event concluded with painting activities illustrating our project.
On May 22, 2024, we hosted an event at the special needs school in Larissa. The event was conducted in two phases. In the first phase, we used a fairy tale to explain more effectively to the kids how the Verticillium dahliae fungus affects olive trees. The second phase featured an audio story with the help of musician Dimitra Koukoutselou, dramatist Eliza Giannakou and child psychologist Athina Motsiou. The event concluded with painting activities illustrating our project.
21/5/2024
On May 21, 2024, we conducted an action at the 8th Junior High School of Larissa. The activity was about informing students of the 9th grade about microorganisms in both the two main categories: fungi and bacteria. The method of cultivation of microorganisms and the protocols followed for the processing of laboratory techniques were also presented. In the second part of the activity we showed the children the basic laboratory equipment...
On May 21, 2024, we conducted an action at the 8th Junior High School of Larissa. The activity was about informing students of the 9th grade about microorganisms in both the two main categories: fungi and bacteria. The method of cultivation of microorganisms and the protocols followed for the processing of laboratory techniques were also presented. In the second part of the activity we showed the children the basic laboratory equipment, i.e. conical flasks, petri dishes with nutrient agar as well as inoculating loops. Specifically, we presented them with three conical flasks of the fungus Penicillium purpurogenum and two other conic flasks with the Verticillium dahliae fungus. We also showed them a spruce in a petri dish, Rhodotorula glutinis and some empty dishes that contained only nutrients. In the empty dishes we let the students experiment themselves and test the laboratory technique for the bacterial inoculation by using an inoculating loop. We also showed them photos of some specimens under a microscope, such as Penicillium purpurogenum and some yeasts. The action ended with the sharing of questionnaires to see what they got from our information.
20/4/2024
On April 20, 2024, we took part in the Athens Science Festival (ASF) at Technopolis of the municipality of Athens. Specifically, the ASF is a cultural event related to Science, Technology, Innovation and Art. In fact, it is considered one of the largest events in the field of science and technology in Greece, as a total of 180,000 scientific collaborators, 6,500 partners, 900 speakers, 350 artists and 2,200 volunteers have taken part. In addition, the number of visitors over the years has exceeded 150,000. ...
On April 20, 2024, we took part in the Athens Science Festival (ASF) at Technopolis of the municipality of Athens. Specifically, the ASF is a cultural event related to Science, Technology, Innovation and Art. In fact, it is considered one of the largest events in the field of science and technology in Greece, as a total of 180,000 scientific collaborators, 6,500 partners, 900 speakers, 350 artists and 2,200 volunteers have taken part. In addition, the number of visitors over the years has exceeded 150,000. With our participation in ASF, we held a workshop for children aged 6 - 12, titled “Young Biologists Save the Environment!” This consisted of two stages, the first included an interactive presentation and the second transplanting. Our aim was to teach our little ones about the science of biology, the world of plants and to inspire them to get involved.
12/4/2024
On April 12, 2024, we took part in the NGO’s FAIR event organized, for the third year, by NTUA Athens. This student initiative aims to create a common digital space for NGOs and other student volunteer groups, with the ultimate goal of highlighting their activities to make them more accessible and visible to the student community. Through our participation in the NGO’s FAIR event, we were able to promote and raise awareness about the field of Synthetic Biology on the one hand and the iGEM International Competition on the other. The event mainly surrounded students from polytechnic universities who did not have a background in Synthetic Biology.
On April 12, 2024, we took part in the NGO’s FAIR event organized, for the third year, by NTUA Athens. This student initiative aims to create a common digital space for NGOs and other student volunteer groups, with the ultimate goal of highlighting their activities to make them more accessible and visible to the student community. Through our participation in the NGO’s FAIR event, we were able to promote and raise awareness about the field of Synthetic Biology on the one hand and the iGEM International Competition on the other. The event mainly surrounded students from polytechnic universities who did not have a background in Synthetic Biology.
15/11/2023
This year's mission of the iGEM Thessaly team has come to an end! After 9 months of tireless and painstaking work, our 11 team members are ready to pass the baton to the next students. We are positive that the foundation that all iGEM Thessaly members have laid since 2019 will help the next teams to achieve even higher goals! But let's take a brief look at the experience of the Paris competition... The Grand Jamboree was held on 2-5 November at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Our team, competing in the Bioremediation category ...
This year's mission of the iGEM Thessaly team has come to an end! After 9 months of tireless and painstaking work, our 11 team members are ready to pass the baton to the next students. We are positive that the foundation that all iGEM Thessaly members have laid since 2019 will help the next teams to achieve even higher goals! But let's take a brief look at the experience of the Paris competition... The Grand Jamboree was held on 2-5 November at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Our team, competing in the Bioremediation category, had a permanent exhibition booth next to other projects in the same category. The first 3 days of the competition gave us the opportunity to communicate our idea to other teams, judges, academics and entrepreneurs. We met a multitude of people with whom we exchanged views, ideas and suggestions for improving aspects of our research project. In particular, the audience showed great interest in our business plan, in the BioArt exhibition that we organized in order to unite the world of art with that of science, in the design and operation of the microbial consortium that we researched in the laboratory, as well as in the 3D model of the bioreactor that we presented in our exhibition booth. Our team was also invited to present the project in detail in front of the public, as you can see in the photos below. Our most important obligation in the first days was the evaluation of our project by a team of competition judges. There, after briefly presenting key points we wanted to emphasize, the judges proceeded to ask a series of questions in order to evaluate in detail our performance in all the subcategories we competed in. The experience was very stressful, but our team fully coped with the judges' questions and returned to the competition activities with more confidence in the project! Alongside the competitive part of the Jamboree, a variety of talks, seminars and interactive events were held. Here it is worth mentioning that our team claimed the first place... in a game of musical chairs! The prize: A pack of coffee! On the last day of the competition, the results were announced and our team celebrated with great joy their achievements! Apart from the unprecedented and unforgettable experience of the competition, our trip included many excursions to the touristic city of Paris, where we got a little taste of French culture, art, architecture and especially (!!!) cuisine.
10/11/2023
There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story." - Frank Herbert Last week our team travelled to the beautiful Paris to participate in the iGEM competition. After 9 months of painstaking and uninterrupted research, experiments and events, iGEM Thessaly was invited to present its project and be judged for the accuracy and comprehensiveness of its effort. We have a lot to share with you ...
There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story." - Frank Herbert Last week our team travelled to the beautiful Paris to participate in the iGEM competition. After 9 months of painstaking and uninterrupted research, experiments and events, iGEM Thessaly was invited to present its project and be judged for the accuracy and comprehensiveness of its effort. We have a lot to share with you about this experience, as well as we owe a big thank you to everyone who assisted our effort. But let us begin with the results of our participation in the competition. Our team, competing in the category of Bioremediation, was voted among the top 10 teams worldwide (overgraduates category) and received a gold medal for overall project performance. Moreover, iGEM Thessaly received a nomination for the best project in the Bioremediation category. But the achievements do not stop here! This year, our team applied for 3 specialized awards and received nominations in all of them! These were: Best New Basic Part Best Entrepreneurship Best Education Finally, our team was nominated for the "Best Wiki" award. This year's performance reflects once again the power of collaboration and effective guidance, as well as the dedication of all members, new and older, to accomplish a common goal.
11-12/09/2023
Our team has some fantastic news to share! On the 11th and 12th of September 2023, in the midst of challenging circumstances in Thessaly, our team, along with inspiring guest speakers and an incredible audience, gathered at the JOIST Innovation Park in Larissa. Despite the odds, their presence filled the days with an uplifting spirit. We can't express our gratitude enough to everyone who supported us throughout this ...
Our team has some fantastic news to share! On the 11th and 12th of September 2023, in the midst of challenging circumstances in Thessaly, our team, along with inspiring guest speakers and an incredible audience, gathered at the JOIST Innovation Park in Larissa. Despite the odds, their presence filled the days with an uplifting spirit. We can't express our gratitude enough to everyone who supported us throughout this demanding journey. Your unwavering encouragement kept our determination burning bright. A heartfelt shoutout goes to the phenomenal artists who answered our call with willingness, responsibility and creative minds. Their dedication and talent breathed life into our art exhibition, making it truly exceptional. In particular, we thank the artists: Atosoglou Sofia, Dalla Maria, Kalobatsos Stefanos, Kamosou Elpiniki, Karagiannis Thomas, Karathanasis Alexandros-Panagiotis, Kiritsi Vasia, Michaelides Panagiotis, Michelioudakis Venetios, Bebie Anna, Palamida Alexandra, Panoutsopoulou Maria, Papoutsopoulou Stamatia, Spahiou Christina, Special thanks also go to our two esteemed professors, Kormas Konstantinos and Orphanoudakis Michael, for presenting enlightening talks on the central theme "Learning about Olive Mill Wastewater." Their presentations added an educational dimension to our event. Finally, we would like to thank all the managers of JOIST Innovation Park for turning our vision into reality! From providing the exhibition space to offering extra space for workshops and talks, their unwavering support and excellent coordination made this project possible. To all our supporters, artists, and the JOIST Innovation Park team, your unwavering commitment made this event an outstanding success.
3/09/2023
Can plastic ever go green? Have you ever wondered if our beloved plastics could have a place on a sustainable planet? Plastic, an integral part of our lives, is under scrutiny due to its environmental impact. On the other hand, a new alternative and ecological solution is entering the global market: bioplastic. But is it the cure-all we were looking for? How can we balance the usability of conventional plastics with the desire to reduce waste? Can bioplastics really reduce our carbon footprint or do they present their own challenges?...
Can plastic ever go green? Have you ever wondered if our beloved plastics could have a place on a sustainable planet? Plastic, an integral part of our lives, is under scrutiny due to its environmental impact. On the other hand, a new alternative and ecological solution is entering the global market: bioplastic. But is it the cure-all we were looking for? How can we balance the usability of conventional plastics with the desire to reduce waste? Can bioplastics really reduce our carbon footprint or do they present their own challenges? Is sustainability economically viable? Can our planet cope with such a change? These questions sparked a public debate entitled "Plastic Wars: Debate Plastic versus Bioplastic". This action was organized in collaboration with TEDxLarissa! Through this debate, environmental concerns, waste management strategies, material possibilities, functionality and production costs were explored. The end goal was "food for thought" and a shift towards more conscious choices! Many thanks to TEDxLarissa for their support in making this event a reality! Click here to watch our debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A60PcGKJuvI
19/08/2023
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela It is with great pleasure and pride that we share with you the exciting news! The research of this year's iGEM Thessaly team has been published in the newspapers "Ύπαιθρος Χώρα" (ypaithros.gr) and "Ελευθερία" (eleftheria.gr), as well as in the magazine "Γεωργία και Κτηνοτροφία" (Agriculture and Livestock Farming)! These articles present in detail who we are and what we are exploring this year. The press recognition represents the persistent efforts of the student - members of the group to take a meaningful and holistic approach to major local problems. Our team believes ...
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela It is with great pleasure and pride that we share with you the exciting news! The research of this year's iGEM Thessaly team has been published in the newspapers "Ύπαιθρος Χώρα" (ypaithros.gr) and "Ελευθερία" (eleftheria.gr), as well as in the magazine "Γεωργία και Κτηνοτροφία" (Agriculture and Livestock Farming)! These articles present in detail who we are and what we are exploring this year. The press recognition represents the persistent efforts of the student - members of the group to take a meaningful and holistic approach to major local problems. Our team believes that science and discoveries should not be confined to the laboratory setting, but should be freely shared and accessible - and engaging - from all over the world! Communicating science is a key principle that underpins the iGEM competition, as it opens up new conversations and encourages curiosity. We would like to thank all the newspapers and columnists for their time and for supporting iGEM Thessaly in spreading knowledge! Read the articles in the links below: eleftheria.gr ypaithros.gr
3/08/2023
On August 3, 2023, our team had the pleasure to visit the Administrative Region of Thessaly in Larissa, where they met with the Regional Governor of Thessaly, Mr. Kostas Agorastos. There, we described the problem we have undertaken to investigate this year, as well as delved into the implementation prospects that our solution could have in Thessaly and Greece in general. The Regional Governor, understanding the importance of our research project, listened with great interest to ...
On August 3, 2023, our team had the pleasure to visit the Administrative Region of Thessaly in Larissa, where they met with the Regional Governor of Thessaly, Mr. Kostas Agorastos. There, we described the problem we have undertaken to investigate this year, as well as delved into the implementation prospects that our solution could have in Thessaly and Greece in general. The Regional Governor, understanding the importance of our research project, listened with great interest to our objectives and our action plan in the context of the iGEM competition and congratulated us for our efforts. Our team stressed the urgent need for funding for our project, in order to enable the completion of the experimental processes taking place in the university and our participation in the Grand Jamboree organized in Paris. With the support of the Region, the possibility of funding this year's team is being explored.
18/06/2023
Another successful action was held by iGEM Thessaly 2023! Our team had the honor and pleasure to participate in the 3rd Youth Festival of Larissa, organized by the Youth Council of the Municipality of Larissa on 12-14 June. The aim of our action was to familiarize the public with the field of Synthetic Biology, as well as to understand our project this year. This was achieved through various experiments and games designed by our team. Of course, age was not a ...
Another successful action was held by iGEM Thessaly 2023! Our team had the honor and pleasure to participate in the 3rd Youth Festival of Larissa, organized by the Youth Council of the Municipality of Larissa on 12-14 June. The aim of our action was to familiarize the public with the field of Synthetic Biology, as well as to understand our project this year. This was achieved through various experiments and games designed by our team. Of course, age was not a limitation to participation, as people of all ages listened with great interest to our presentation! People expressed their concerns about various local problems of Thessaly and how they can be solved in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We would like to thank the people for their participation and interest, the youth council for giving us the opportunity to participate, and the EPSA company for providing us beverages that accompanied this beautiful experience!
15/05/2023
Another fruitful session with school students has come to an end! In the same spirit of spreading knowledge, our team visited the 7th Middle School of Volos, where we presented ourselves and this year's project. Then, the students participated in a workshop, where they had the opportunity to create and present their own project! Many thanks to the school that welcomed us!
Another fruitful session with school students has come to an end! In the same spirit of spreading knowledge, our team visited the 7th Middle School of Volos, where we presented ourselves and this year's project. Then, the students participated in a workshop, where they had the opportunity to create and present their own project! Many thanks to the school that welcomed us!
12/05/2023
Our team, iGEM Thessaly 2023 wanted to bring young people into contact with the science of synthetic biology! Thus, we visited the 6th High school of Volos, where we presented in detail the structure and organization of our team, as well as this year's project. This was followed by an open discussion on biology, ethics and career issues, where the students of the 3rd grade of high school actively participated with interest and expressed their concerns and opinions. We sincerely thank the school for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity for such a constructive discussion!
Our team, iGEM Thessaly 2023 wanted to bring young people into contact with the science of synthetic biology! Thus, we visited the 6th High school of Volos, where we presented in detail the structure and organization of our team, as well as this year's project. This was followed by an open discussion on biology, ethics and career issues, where the students of the 3rd grade of high school actively participated with interest and expressed their concerns and opinions. We sincerely thank the school for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity for such a constructive discussion!
1-3/7/2022
The iGEM Thessaly 2022 Team won 1st place and 1,500€ in an Onassis Foundation Hackathon. With the project NAVANTHUS, iGEM Thessaly 2022 team won 1st Prize in the circular economy themed, S+T+ARTS Hackathon...
The iGEM Thessaly 2022 team won the 1st place and the cash prize of 1500 euros in the "Hackathon S+T+ARTS (Science + Technology + Arts): Circular Futures" organized in Athens by the Onassis Foundation/ Onassis Stegi regarding circular economy . The Circular Futures Hackathon is a thoughtful marathon aimed at open social innovation for the arts and sciences and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. The purpose of each team is to propose solutions that combine science, technology and art for a sustainable future for all. The iGEM Thessaly 2022 team warmly thanks the Onassis Foundation and MADE for the opportunity to participate in the competition, the organization and the valuable experience that was offered.
14/06/2022
iGEM Thessaly 2022 visited the Mayor of Trikala and President of Central Union of Greek Municipalities, Dimitris Papastergiou....
iGEM Thessaly 2022 visited the Mayor of Trikala and President of Central Union of Greek Municipalities, Dimitris Papastergiou. We informed the Mayor about synthetic biology, the subject of our research, our project idea and the goal of the international competition in which we participate. We got valuable information from him about the phenomenon of eutrophication that arises in our region and the new challenges that result from it. We sincerely thank the Municipality of Trikala and specifically Mr. Papastergiou and his staff for the immediate response to our requests, the active interest in the subject of our research, the opinions that we exchanged and the interesting remarks.
14/05/2022
iGEM Thessaly 2022 was at the 1st Panthessalian Career Counseling Festival that was held in the city of Volos, on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Cultural Center of N. Ionia. Our team, during two interactive workshops, conducted scientific experiments introducing students, teachers, and parents to the wonderful world of synthetic biology! Our goal was to provide young people with information about the chance of participating in research teams of the University of Thessaly, discovering their professional future in modern scientific fields.
On Sunday, May 29, 2022, the members of iGEM Thessaly 2022 Team were present at the LAComicsFestival that took place from 23 to 29 May, at Pappas Mill, in the city of Larissa.A two-hour workshop was conducted on the subject: "Board Games Design and Their Importance in Education". Both children and adults had the opportunity to play the highly imaginative and original synthetic biology board game created by iGEM Thessaly team 2022. The aim was to inform the attendants about the basic principles of synthetic biology through a fun, clever and enjoyable board game
23-29/05/2022
On Sunday, May 29, 2022, the members of iGEM Thessaly 2022 Team were present at the LAComicsFestival that took place from 23 to 29 May, at Pappas Mill...
On Sunday, May 29, 2022, the members of iGEM Thessaly 2022 Team were present at the LAComicsFestival that took place from 23 to 29 May, at Pappas Mill, in the city of Larissa.A two-hour workshop was conducted on the subject: "Board Games Design and Their Importance in Education". Both children and adults had the opportunity to play the highly imaginative and original synthetic biology board game created by iGEM Thessaly team 2022. The aim was to inform the attendants about the basic principles of synthetic biology through a fun, clever and enjoyable board game
07/06/2022
Our team visited kindergarten of M.N Raptou School, in Larisa, to raise awareness about the Pinios river and its pollution!...
Our team visited kindergarten of M.N Raptou School, in Larisa, to raise awareness about the Pinios river and its pollution! During our visit we told our little friends about the history of the river, drawing the healthy and the polluted river, while at the same time we played the interactive game "Chasing Eutrophication" which describes the phenomenon that affects the river.
27-29/03/2021
How can you attract the interest of students for Biology? Of course, through a game...
How can you attract the interest of students for Biology? Of course, through a game. From March 27 through March 29, our team participated, along with Thessaly Science Festival, in the virtual Athens Science Festival with an interactive action aiming to guide the students in their journeyinto the world of Biology. Through crosswords, we dared the students to test their knowledge and build upon it with the now one. At the same time, through short videos we inited them to find out how they themselves can perform Biology experiments in their own house. In the end, they felt as little scientists, as they could hold the DNA of a banana on their hand, cultivate their own yeast and change the colour of red cabbage! For more information on Athens Science Festival check out the link:www.athens-science-festival.gr
21/09/2020
In 2020, we as team iGEM Thessaly, devised a project based on the study and diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)....
In 2020, we as team iGEM Thessaly, devised a project based on the study and diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Besides research and laboratory work themselves, our team also worked hard on communicating our project, both to a broader and a more specialized audience. Through several actions, it was critical for the success of our project that we made a point of underlining certain aspects, such as the importance of the disease, the means of its manifestation and the ways in which the disease affects the patients’ daily life. In the framework of communicating our project to the world, and especially people who probably have never got in touch with such a matter, our team decided to jump into action to attract in a creative and educational way, the youngest members of our society, children. Under the auspices of the “Without Omega” theatrical workshop and using as a tool the pedagogical aspect of theater, an experiential action took place, where children got in touch with the importance of diet in our lives, as well as the relation between diet and the disease. The action started out with a conversation between the children and the theatrologists Antonia Magou and Nantia Aggeloudi, who introduced them in the topic of the gathering and asked the children to draw a picture of what comes to their mind when they hear of the disease. Afterwards they wrote a message for the children who suffer from IBD and then followed a conversation on how a person could be living with the disease. For the iGEM team it was essential that the children become familiar with the subject, grow their empathy and imagine how it would be like to face a problem which is invisible to others, and how problems like this make patients feel lonely and undergo (self)isolation. For the end, we prepared a last surprise: the young, would have the chance to express themselves through their participation in a small theatrical sketch, comprised of different scenes from the everyday life of a child with IBD. In this way, the children who took part in the action, had the opportunity to literally put themselves in the shoes of people who suffer from IBD. Last year’s action has not only inspired the children who took part in it, but also the iGEM team itself. Getting to know from a personal experience the importance of human contact and free expression of feelings and ideas, we, the iGEM team members, start a second year of actions, full of energy and excitement, this time aiming to surpass, not only our age and social limits, but also the limits of ourselves.
9/05/2020
IBD includes a group of autoimmune diseases and, thus, it is considered a chronic disease...
IBD includes a group of autoimmune diseases and, thus, it is considered a chronic disease. An autoimmune disease can be an essential fingerprint for a patient. Unfortunately, most people in our country, Greece, tend to hide their condition due to the fear of pitifulness and society’s lack of affection and understanding. So, we decided to design a poster to boost people's morale. Let's strengthen self-esteem and increase the self-confidence of people who suffer from it!
24-25-26/07/2020
Our team organized the online Big Greek MeetUp in 24-25-26 July 2020 for the Greek teams that are going to participate in the iGEM competition in 2020...
Our team organized the online Big Greek MeetUp in 24-25-26 July 2020 for the Greek teams that are going to participate in the iGEM competition in 2020. It, also, provided the opportunity for newly formed teams from Greece and Cyprus (that are willing to participate in the iGEM competition in 2021) to have a first experience with Synthetic Biology in iGEM. The Meet Up began with lectures based on Synthetic biology, followed by discussions on interesting and interactive topics, covering all aspects of the competition, such as graphic design, wiki management, and entrepreneurship in iGEM. Finally, it concluded with small presentations of all the teams' projects, as a first simulation of the presentations at the Giant Jamboree.
7/03/2020
With great pleasure our team was a part of the open air gathering that took place at Frourio square, Larissa, held by … On Thursday, 13th June, members of our team played the game “Bringing the pieces of life together” with high school students, at a night dedicated to the beginning of summer vacation...
The first appearance of iGEM Thessaly 2020 took place in TEDx UTH Larissa, which was organized by the students of the University of Thessaly and was held on 7/3/2020 at the Department of Medicine of the University. Members of the team gave a presentation about Synthetic Biology and the iGEM Competition, that has been established in recent years. The iGEM team was well recieved by the public as many visited our information stand. The objective of the public information and of our project management was achieved by our team on a high level. See you again at our next event!
13/06/2019
With great pleasure our team was a part of the open air gathering that took place at Frourio square, Larissa, held by … On Thursday, 13th June, members of our team played the game “Bringing the pieces of life together” with high school students, at a night dedicated to the beginning of summer vacation...
With great pleasure our team was a part of the open air gathering that took place at Frourio square, Larissa, held by … On Thursday, 13th June, members of our team played the game “Bringing the pieces of life together” with high school students, at a night dedicated to the beginning of summer vacation. The event was conducted with the aim to motivate students to participate in extracurricular activities. By playing our game about Synthetic Biology, the students had the opportunity to meet the world of iGEM and share with us their ideas and concerns.
10/05/2019
On Friday, May 10th, the 25th Scientific Congress of Hellenic Medical Students was held, at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall...
On Friday, May 10th, the 25th Scientific Congress of Hellenic Medical Students was held, at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall. Our team, in collaboration with iGEM Athens 2019 and iGEM Thessaloniki 2019, presented to medicine students different aspects of Synthetic Biology and the competition. The audience showed remarkable interest in the new challenges for the scientific community that both Synthetic Biology and the iGEM competition bring.
9/05/2019
On Thursday, May 9th, our team organized the first SynArt by iGEM Thessaly event at the theatre of the Mill of Pappas, titled "When Art Meets Tuberculosis"...
On Thursday, May 9th, our team organized the first SynArt by iGEM Thessaly event at the theatre of the Mill of Pappas, titled "When Art Meets Tuberculosis". The event started with the speech "The History of Tuberculosis" by Irini Gerogianni of the 1st Pulmonology Clinic of the University of Thessaly. Our team presented and discussed with the audience the iGEM competition, Synthetic Biology, as well as our research proposal. During the event, the audience enjoyed a saxophone solo by Thodoris Repanas and the documentary "A breath of Life", directed by Dimitris Vernikos and Poly Vlachou. The event was organized, in collaboration with the Pulmonology Clinic of the University of Thessaly and the Thessaliko Theater. The turnout was significant, and people were very interested in our research work.
10/4/2019
Education is for everyone, therefore on Wednesday, April 10th, we were delighted to welcome students from the temporary accommodation center "Koutsochero" in the framework of the "Open Doors 2019" programme of the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology...
Our team was in Technopolis, in Athens, from 3rd to 5th of April, to participate in the Athens Science Festival 2019. There, we presented a new game of Synthetic Biology, designed particularly for junior high school and high school students. "SYNvivor" gave students the opportunity to discover the world of Synthetic Biology in an active and entertaining way, by combining mathematics, puzzles, and books, while developing the spirit of collaboration to achieve their common "final goal"; to bring the pieces of life together. As knowledge is a two-way process, our team members received many lessons from the students themselves, who, with their spirit and creativity, gave us new ideas and suggestions for our next actions. You can find more information about the Athens Science Festival on www.athens-science-festival.gr
7/4/2019
Our team was in Technopolis, in Athens, from 3rd to 5th of April, to participate in the Athens Science Festival 2019...
Our team was in Technopolis, in Athens, from 3rd to 5th of April, to participate in the Athens Science Festival 2019. There, we presented a new game of Synthetic Biology, designed particularly for junior high school and high school students. "SYNvivor" gave students the opportunity to discover the world of Synthetic Biology in an active and entertaining way, by combining mathematics, puzzles, and books, while developing the spirit of collaboration to achieve their common "final goal"; to bring the pieces of life together. As knowledge is a two-way process, our team members received many lessons from the students themselves, who, with their spirit and creativity, gave us new ideas and suggestions for our next actions. You can find more information about the Athens Science Festival on www.athens-science-festival.gr
3/4/2019
On Wednesday, April 3rd, our team, focusing on the interconnection of our research project and the actions of the iGEM competition with the society and scientific community of our country, delivered a speech at the Institute of Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA)...
On Wednesday, April 3rd, our team, focusing on the interconnection of our research project and the actions of the iGEM competition with the society and scientific community of our country, delivered a speech at the Institute of Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA). During the speech, the research teams of the BRFAA were informed about the principles of Synthetic Biology, the iGEM competition, and our research proposal. After the presentation, distinguished scientists from the foundation discussed with us their observations and ideas on the experimental design of our project and gave us wishes for success in the competition. We are very grateful to all of the BRFAA researchers who watched our speech and were interested in our work.
1/04/2019
The first Conference of Synthetic Biology in Cyprus took place at the University of Nicosia on Friday 29 and Saturday, March 30, organized by After iGEM, the School of Molecular Medicine and the Institute of Neurology and Genetics...
The first Conference of Synthetic Biology in Cyprus took place at the University of Nicosia on Friday 29 and Saturday, March 30, organized by After iGEM, the School of Molecular Medicine and the Institute of Neurology and Genetics. Members of our team actively participated in the conference, giving a speech about the course of the iGEM competition in our country from 2017 until today and at the same time presenting the progress of our research project. During the conference, we attended speeches by great scientists in the field of Synthetic Biology, and we had the pleasure to interact with former members of iGEM teams. The experience of our team was unique and inspired us with new ideas for our course in the competition. We would like to thank the Ambassador of iGEM in Europe and our friend, Thea Chrysostomou, for the invitation and the impeccable hospitality. For more information about the conference visit www.synbiocyprustc.com
6-8/03/2019
In an attempt to bring high school and junior high school students in contact with the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, our team participated actively in the “Open Days”, organized by the University of Thessaly...
On the 21st and 22nd of February, our team took part in the science communication seminar held by SciCo in collaboration with the MSc of the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology "Applications of Molecular Biology - Genetics". Our team was introduced to the world of science communication through innovative, interactive and entertaining methods by SciCo scientists Kyriazi Julie and Aggelopoulos Giorgos at the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Through the seminar, we learned experientially the factors influencing the transmission of information between a group of people, while participating in creative exercises and discussions .
21-22/02/2019
On the 21st and 22nd of February, our team took part in the science communication seminar held by SciCo in collaboration with the MSc of the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology "Applications of Molecular Biology - Genetics"...
On the 21st and 22nd of February, our team took part in the science communication seminar held by SciCo in collaboration with the MSc of the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology "Applications of Molecular Biology - Genetics". Our team was introduced to the world of science communication through innovative, interactive and entertaining methods by SciCo scientists Kyriazi Julie and Aggelopoulos Giorgos at the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Through the seminar, we learned experientially the factors influencing the transmission of information between a group of people, while participating in creative exercises and discussions .
