During our academic exchange with PhD students from Dr. Zibo Chen's lab at Westlake University, we gained valuable insights into the forefront of synthetic biology. The focus was on learning how to construct intracellular circuit systems using proteins. These PhD students, who had participated in the iGEM competition during their undergraduate studies, provided us with guidance on our project, sharing their experiences and offering competition advice.
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<p><strong>Who</strong><br>
PhD students specializing in synthetic biology at Westlake University.
<p><strong>Why</strong><br>
Traditionally, synthetic biology has concentrated on the modification and utilization of engineered microorganisms and their synthetic products. However, with advancements in biological technologies, scientists can now conduct more detailed research from a molecular perspective. We aimed to delve into the cutting edge of synthetic biology, hence we visited Westlake University for communication.</p>
<p>Dr. Zibo Chen's lab focuses on directly engineering proteins to create protein circuits. This approach, which combines computational biology and synthetic biology, aims to regulate biological metabolic processes and holds potential for treating human diseases. This innovative perspective provided us with new ideas on how to improve our project by focusing on the molecular intricacies of protein engineering.</p>
<p>Additionally, the PhD students, as former iGEM participants, shared their valuable competition experiences with us. They thoroughly reviewed our promotional materials and offered several suggestions to enhance our project.</p>
