E-SYN is an iGEM team from Beijing consisting of 21 high schoolers. We constructed engineering bacteria that produced Equol and aimed to achieve a low-cost and sustainable approach to synthesising Equol effi-ciently.
Wet Lab
Chen Enyu (leader)
Hi, there! My name is Chen Enyu, and I am seventeen years old. I am in the 12th grade of the international school system. I am currently majoring in biochemistry, particularly in molecular biology. This participation in iGEM aims to gain exposure to cutting-edge theories and knowledge and test whether one is suitable for working in the laboratory in the future. This activity not only benefited greatly from the arrangement and timing of the experiment but also realized that understanding the characteristics of the team members is also important in the experiment.
Dong peipei
My name is Dong Pepei from RDFZ Xishan School. I like to watch musicals in my free time to enrich my vision and help me relax. During this activity, I learned to use a lot of professional equipment and mastered a lot of knowledge in the process. Thanks to them, this platform allows me to master new knowledge and meet new friends.
Niu Muyao
My name is Niu Muyao, 17 years old a senior school student studying at Beijing No.12 High School. My majority subject is science at present in the Chinese education system, which contains physics, chemistry, and biology. However, I will deliver myself into information technology and focus on artificial intelligence, especially natural language model building in the future. The reason why I attended the iGEM competition was that I wanted to widen my ability field, as well as improve my computer skills, as there is a mathematical modeling part at the end of the final report. I sincerely wish we could gain a satisfying outcome.
Zhang Jiawang
My name is Zhang Jiawang, 16 years old, and I am currently studying at Beijing International High School. I plan to choose to major in biology in the future. For this reason, I participated in this iGEM competition, hoping to improve my professional ability in this competition, so I chose the wet team I hope I can get good results in this experimental project.
Fan Wenting
My name is Fan Wenting. I'm from Capital Normal University YuXin High School. My hobby is sports such as badminton and cycling, and I'm good at music too. In the 2023 summer vacation, I took part in the Igem program. It's a biological experiment practice course, which is very meaningful and is a rare experience. We can do experiments at the University and taught by University teachers. My knowledge became broader after studying in this course.
Emily Qixuan Wang
My name is Emily Qixuan Wang. I'm from Tsinghua International School. I was born in Canada, however, my family members were all born in China. Normally, when I have nothing to do, I draw or watch anime. I have a dog named Qian Duo Duo, which means more money. My brother's name is Daniel, my mother's name is Lucy, my father's name is Wang Qiu. I have a lovely family.
Long Ziyi
Hi, I’m Linda Long from Beijing City International School. This is my first time participating in iGEM, and I’m eager to be an active and helpful member of my team. I believe iGEM would not only improve my skills in the field of biology, but it is also an opportunity for me to socialize and make new friends.
Ren Yiyang
My name is Jimmy Ren, and I’m from Rendafuzhongxishan high school, I’m an active boy, I’m always very kind to others, and in this subject, I have done a hard job, I find a lot of mistakes in my group so that I have saved several results for my group, also, I always make my teammates relax when they are so tired with the work. Though I made some mistakes, like pulling down a box of water and making a wrong calculation, all in all, I have done a great job in the investigation.
Tang Haoyang
Hello everyone my name is Tang Haoyang. I’m 16 years old now. I live in Beijing. My high school is Beijing No.2 Middle School International Division. I like cycling. When I have spare time, I always ride my bike at least 10 km with my peers. I also read a lot.
Xiao Zhedong
Hi everyone, my name is Xiao Zhedong and my English name is Daniel. I am a grade 10 student from Beijing Huijia Private School, which is located in Changping district in Beijing, China. I have various kinds of hobbies. I like to play basketball, run, and many other athletics activities. In addition, I am usually quiet and introverted. I wish to solve the social problem, improve myself, expand my social circle, and learn more knowledge about biology in this iGEM project.
Sun Fanrui
My name is Sun Fanrui, and I come from Tianjin Second Nankai School. I enjoy playing the piano. This is my first time participating in a biology competition, and this experimental experience has helped me develop a rigorous attitude and gain a lot.
Ma Tianyu
It is my great pleasure to introduce myself on the website of iGEM. My Chinese name is Tianyu Ma, and I am a senior high student in Beijing's 21st-century school. I have a strong interest in biology and chemistry, which is the main reason why I enrolled in this program. To me, I think this program is more than just doing experiments and writing reports, it allows us to broaden our horizons, especially for high school students. I think I gained a lot from the experience of these days, really useful and fun.
Liu Hanlin
Hello, my name is Liu Hanlin, and I am a senior high school student from Ulink Beijing, located in Haidian District. My primary area of study is chemistry, and I have a keen interest in intermolecular interactions. This project has granted me valuable insights into the intricacies of molecules and their interactions, leading me to develop innovative ideas for my studies. The experience has also given me the confidence to pursue laboratory work and an eagerness to explore research that challenges conventional ideas. Additionally, I have been exposed to cutting-edge theories and knowledge, further fueling my ambition for the future. I am excited to continue exploring experimental opportunities like this in the future.
Yuan Zefeng
My name is Yuan Zefeng and I'm from Rockwell, Maryland. My hobbies are computer programming and golf. I am very interested in bioengineering, and I hope to use biological knowledge to help more people in this project.
Dry Lab
Shao Hanzhang (leader)
Hello, my name is Hanzhang Shao, and my English name is Steven. I was born in Tianjin; I am a senior high school student affiliated with Tianjin University. I like playing badminton and tennis. Our iGEM team did a lot of social research, expert interviews, and questionnaires. The main object of our study was equol, a drug that supplements estrogen. We designed it to be a profitable product to sell to people who need it. These experiences are significant to me and will be helpful in my future major.
Wang Zishan
Hiii, my name is Zishan Wang; you can also call me Serafina. I was born and raised in Beijing and am a senior student at Ridley College in Canada. I am a part of E-SYN's Dry Lab. As a hobbyist, I frequently control the team's design. Since I was little, I liked drawing and trying out new things like watercolor and oil painting. I intend to major in communication. Driven by my passion, I oversaw the team's social media posting and created several strategies for promoting our team and product. As I continued to explore my interest, I expanded my professional experience and made friends from various backgrounds. In my leisure time, I prefer to travel with my family and take in the vibrant streets and downtown bustle of cities since I like the diversity of life's experiences. My long-term goals include living in New York City's center and continuing my self-discovery.
Guo Fengwei
Hi, my name is Fengwei Guo (Sophia). I am a rising junior living in the Beijing Haidian district studying at Capital Normal University High School. I want to learn strategies of marketing and interview techniques through this experience. I am also interested in women's studies and want to major in gender studies due to women's unequal treatment in society. Also, I am intrigued by economics for its analytical nature. I am willing to cooperate with everyone in our team.
Liu Junchen
My name is Junchen Liu (Tyler). I am a senior in Beijing 21st Century International School. I like playing basketball, badminton, and e-sports. My major is business. I am a member of the Dry Lab. We conducted social researches, expert interviews and questionnaires. The main object of our study was equol, a drug that supplements estrogen. We designed it to be a profitable product to sell to people who need it. These experiences are very meaningful to me and will be very useful for my future major.
Xia Tianyue
My name is Xia Tianyue (Candice); I’m from Beijing and a grade 11 student at the International Department of Beijing No.80 High School. I have always had a strong interest in economics and teamwork. Getting along with others helps me understand the problem comprehensively, and I enjoy communicating with my peers. Participating in iGEM allowed me to progress, and the knowledge and friendship I gained made this experience unforgettable.
Zhang Rongqi
My name is Rongqi Zhang (Ron). I come from Beijing. I'm a grade 10 student in ICC of The High School Affiliated with Renmin University of China. I like to play golf and bridge. I major in computer science and biology, so I participate in iGEM. Our team (E-Syn) is studying equol, a drug that supplements estrogen. We did a lot of social research, expert interviews, and questionnaires.