Through our social media posts, videos, and collaborative podcasts, we’ve been on a mission: raising awareness for mental health, unveiling the intricacies of our iGEM project, and making synthetic biology accessible to everyone. We’ve broken barriers, sparked curiosity, and shared stories, all in an effort to bridge the gap between science and society.
In the spirit of Mental Health Month, our iGEM team had the opportunity to collaborate with the SDG Students Hub DUTH. Together, we delved into a thought-provoking podcast discussion centered around our project's core theme: depression and synthetic biology. This collaboration not only allowed us to explore the fascinating intersections between science and mental health but also aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 3 - "Good Health and Well-being."
During the podcast, we had the privilege of sharing our vision for addressing depression through innovative synthetic biology solutions, raising awareness about this pressing issue, and fostering meaningful conversations about mental health. We also gave some details about synthetic biology and shared some historical facts. To ensure that we are addressing the concerns and questions of our Instagram Followers, we conducted an Instagram Q&A session, and we answered them during the podcast. In addition, we presented the team members and their roles. At the end of the podcast, we shared some fun and interesting facts about our team!
We were honored to be invited as guests on Patras Medicine iGEM podcast series called ‘The SynBio Voice #2’. Our discussion primarily focused on the connection between pancreatic cancer, which was the main theme of their project, and depression. Delving into the depths of these diseases, our conversation explored the intricate link between them.
Through our Synbio Facts Series we unravel the mysteries of the biological world, exploring the incredible ways scientists create innovative solutions. Each fact is a window into the possibilities of synthetic biology, designed to inspire and educate.
Our Myth vs Fact series is dedicated to shedding light on the truths and debunking the myths surrounding mental health. Our goal was to tackle common misconceptions and provide explanations to help people separate myths from realities.
Through the Mental Health Insights posts we shared simple and important facts and statistics about mental health. Our goal was to provide clear, research-based information that everyone could understand.We believe in the power of knowledge to break down barriers and promote understanding.
These posts were dedicated to world days and provided information that their goal is to raise awareness.
Our collaboration post with Patras Medicine iGEM gave details about depression, pancreatic cancer and the link between them.
Patras Medicine iGEM invited other igem teams including us to celebrate World Health Day by decorating messages for health and well-being.
iGEM IISERTVM made a creative video for Yoga Day. Our team and other iGEM teams performed different yoga poses (Asanas). We were thrilled that we helped iGEM IISERTVM spread the message of Yoga and mental health worldwide.
The collaboration video we participated in made by iGEM ABOA for World Environment Day.
We participated in the collaborative video made by INSA ENS Lyon 1 iGEM , describing what we know about antibiotic resistance.
Our participation at iGEM UniCrete’s collaborative project for World Biodiversity Day. Teams described national animals and endemic species. We chose the Black Vulture, an endemic bird in the Evros area.
iGEM Bulgaria proposed a very creative collaboration. They urged iGEM teams to personalize their icebox with decorations and write a brief story linked to it.
We designed quizzes to educate, entertain, and spark curiosity about various topics and shared them through instagram stories. In this way, our team’s instagram followers could test their knowledge and discover new facts in an interactive way.
We decided to capture the essence of iGEM through the eyes of iGEM team members. We invited teams from across the globe to complete the phrase, "iGEM is..." and used their responses to create a video that reveals the multifaceted nature of iGEM.
The video was presented at the 1st Panhellenic Conference of Students Bioscientists, fostering discussions between the conference participants. We also shared it on social media. This project was our way of highlighting teamwork, exploration, and the curiosity of the iGEM community.