Meet Our Team | GEMS-Taiwan

Wet Lab Team

Janet Chuang

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Hi, I'm Janet and I'm a rising sophomore at TAS. I am an avid Worlds debater and dancer, and I enjoy writing poetry and reading classic literature at tiny cafes. I hope to gain novel experiences in synthetic biology this year while working to synthesize a great project with this team.

Ian Cheng

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Hi, I'm Ian and I'm a rising sophomore at TAS. In my free time I enjoy wasting away playing video games and making bad drawings. I also play badminton and exercise for health reasons. Unfortunately I also like anime. Aside from those interests, I also have a deep fascination with biology, and I hope to deepen my understanding of and love for synthetic biology through the team.

Venus Tay

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Hello! I'm Venus, a rising sophomore at TAS. I love to spend my free time golfing in questionable weather conditions and horseback riding, even after falling off a horse once. I joined Gems Taiwan because synthetic biology caught my interest, and I'm excited to keep learning, creating, and seeing where this journey takes us.

Andrea Wang

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Hi, I'm Andrea and I'm a rising sophomore at TAS. Aside from iGEM, I enjoy playing chess, going to cute cat cafes, and trying out different kinds of food. Looking forward to delving into the many possibilities of synbio and seeing all the different projects in Paris (and trying the baguettes)!

Hachi Wu

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Hi, I'm Hachi and I'm a rising sophomore at KCIS. In my free time I do training for triathlon and upcoming cycling competitions. I'm stuck in the forever grind of achieving higher FTP's/vO2 max and destroying others on strava. I joined the Gems Taiwan iGem team because I have a huge passion in biology and I sought to make a difference in the field of synbio.

Annie Wang

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Hi, I'm Annie, a rising junior at KCIS. I love watching movies, playing sports and traveling. Beyond my hobbies, I have a strong interest in biology, and through iGEM, I hope to deepen my understanding of the subject while gaining hands-on experience and working with a motivated and collaborative team.

Andrew Pu

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Hello there, Andrew here. I'm a rising junior at TAS. I joined iGEM because synthetic biology fascinates me greatly. The idea that we can engineer life to solve problems feels innovative, powerful, and frankly, just really cool. I am looking forward to achieving greatness with this team.

Abbie Wang

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Hihi, I'm Abbie, a rising junior at KCIS. During my free time, I enjoy playing the oboe, drinking matcha, and making werid laughing sounds to drive my friends nuts. I joined iGEM because I'm passionate about biology and I love how these projects can bring people together to tackle real-world problems!

Elizabeth Wong

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Hi my name is Elizabeth but everybody calls me Eli. I am a rising sophomore and other than science I love to dance, whether it's hip hop, jazz, ballet, or contemporary. I joined Igem because I wanted to expand my horizons and also meet like minded people. I hope that I will be able to make a difference in the world using my passion for biochemistry ❤️

Reina Hirokawa

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Hi, I'm Reina and I'm a rising junior at TAS. During my free time, I love to spend time with my dog, and hang out with friends. I also really love going to the beach.

Mia Huang

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Hi, I'm Mia and I'm a rising 10th grader at Wego high school. I enjoy playing the flute and drinking bubble tea. I joined iGEM to learn more about synthetic biology and work with a passionate team to create something meaningful and fun.

Sharon Yen

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Hi, I'm Sharon and I'm a rising sophomore at KCIS. I have a strong passion for reading thrillers, trying every matcha drink I can find, and exploring small towns in Italy. I joined iGEM because I've always been fascinated by biology, and I'm excited to turn that interest into real-world impact while gaining new experiences along the way.

Tristin Wang

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Hello! I'm Tristin, a rising junior at TAS. During my free time, I love to give my dog belly rubs, watch murder documentaries, and read books on my kindle. I'm excited to make new friends and learn from each other!

Lillian Liao

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Hii! My name is Lillian and I'm a rising junior at DIS. In my free time, I love watching rom-coms, learning new dinosaur facts, and mall hopping. I'm beyond thrilled to learn more from the iGEM journey and make more friends at the Grand Jamboree!

Lisa Chang

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Hi my name is lisa and im a rising senior in tas. I love chemistry and biology which is why I joined igem. Looking forward to making new friends !

Maggie Hsu

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Whatsup, I'm Maggie and I'm a rising sophomore at KCIS. My go-to are sports and music, specifically playing guitar and ice hockey. I joined iGEM due to my passion for biology and lab-related experiments. Having an opportunity to solve major problems with synthetic bio fascinates me, and I can't wait for all the adventures ahead of us!

Grace Huang

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Hi! My name is Grace. I am a rising junior at AAIA. During my free time, i like to bake and enjoy watching movies with my friends. I am also a scout that love exploring new things. I'm exciting to know more about biosynthesis and labs through iGem!

Azure Chih

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'Sup! I'm Azure, rising junior at Wego. I enjoy watching movies and playing sports when I'm free, also doing debates in school. I joined IGEM inorder to explore biological interests and enhance lab skills.

Dry Lab Team

Oscar Huang

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Hi, I'm Oscar and I'm a rising sophmore at TAS. I have much passion for golf and also sports in general. Aside from that I also enjoy playing video games with my friends during my free time. I joined iGEM to not only explore synthetic biology as a whole, but also to discover the endless oppotunities to incorporate machine learning and engineering in a new realm.

Caden Wu

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Hi, I'm Caden, and I'm a rising junior at TAS. Besides iGEM, I love robotics, running, and watching the NBA and F1.

Maggie Sung

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Hi I'm Maggie! I like biology and learning more about the earth.

Neo Su

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Hi. I'm Neo, and I'm a rising sophmore at TAS. I love problem-solving, and learning. Outside of igem, I am addicted to robotics and tennis (though I'm not very good at the latter).

Michelle Shen

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Hi, I'm Michelle and I'm a rising senior. I'm a huge cat lover that enjoys music, sleeping, and eating (especially anything potato related)

Nash Tsai

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Hi im nash, im a rising senior at TAS. i like to learn about biology and the math behind it.

Dylan Huang

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Hi I'm Dylan and I'lm a rising sophmore at TAS. I’m passionate about music and play the viola in my school orchestra. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing badminton and socializing.

Katherine Chen

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Hi, I'm Katherine and I'm a rising junior at Fuhsing. I'm passionate about photography and taekwondo.

Marsha Cheng

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Hi, I am a student in TES. I like to learn about bioligy and chemistry.

Human Practice Team

Erika Chen

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Hi I'm Erika. I am a rising senior at Taipei American School. I enjoy watching sports and listening to R&B. I'm looking forward to learn more about syn bio in iGem!

Harry Ko

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Hi! I'm Harry, a junior at TES with a strong passion for biology and a deep curiosity about exotic animals and the natural world. I joined iGEM because I'm fascinated by how synthetic biology can solve real-world problems, especially in sustainability and environmental protection. Outside the lab, I enjoy playing basketball and exploring business and entrepreneurship. I'm excited to contribute to this year’s project and grow alongside a team of like-minded, driven individuals.

Jessica Tsui

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Hii! I'm Jessica, a rising senior at KCIS. I'm addicted to Netflix series and love playing sports in my free time. I joined iGEM because biology has always been super interesting to me, and I wanted to explore it in a whole new way.

Sydney Fu

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Heyy I’m Sydney! I am a junior from KCIS. Apart from biology, I like to spend my time digging in interests like playing water polo, travelling, and listening to music I sincerely hope never makes it to my Spotify Wrapped. And I love a good coffee and conversation (so I can quietly judge your drink order).

Instructors

Jessie Lau

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I teach Chemistry and do science education research. I enjoy inspiring and interacting with the teens.

Timmy Lin

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I'm Timmy, I teach calculus by day, check raise people with a gutshot by night. Four years into guiding iGEM and I still love seeing students mature from cautious callers to fearless raisers of big ideas.

Chars Hsieh

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Chars Hsieh, an experienced researcher with over ten years of expertise in molecular and cell biology. I train and empower students at GEMS Academy, journeying with them to explore the frontiers of synthetic biology.

Gina Yu

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I'm Gina. Life is science. I enjoy doing experiment in lab. I believe science can solve many problems we encounter in real life.

Jakie Ting

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Hi, I’m Jakie. I’m always amazed by science and how it helps us understand the world better.

Brenda Lai

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Hi, I’m Brenda. I was a member of the UCSC iGEM 2024 team. I'm passionate about the ways synbio can shape our future, and I’m excited to support the next generation of innovators as they begin their own iGEM journeys.

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