Leader
Yang Siqi
Hey there! I’m Olivia, the team leader of UCS-A this year. I’ve always been hooked on biology, and synthetic biology just makes it even cooler. I love getting my hands messy in the lab and turning ideas into real experiments. Super excited to join iGEM and exchange ideas with amazing people from all over the world!
Ma Yuxuan
Hello, my name is Maggie, one of the iGEM student leaders in our team. I'm a Grade11 student from Ulink College of Shanghai passionate in the field of biomedical science. I really enjoy studying neuroscience and pathology. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing badminton and playing the guitar.
Hu Yiyao
Hi! I’m Ivy. I’m truly delighted to be joining the iGEM team as the leader. It’s such a thrill to collaborate with my creative teammates. My main areas of focus are hardware, software, education, and design. In my free time, I especially enjoy photography, crafting, and music—these activities help me unwind and often inspire new ideas.
Members
Chen Yanrui
Hello! My name is Yanrui Chen. As a biology and chemistry amateur, participating in this competition allows me to explore numerous scientific articles and ideas, and to experience the research methodologies that I had previously only encountered in textbooks. This involvement further expands my knowledge and passion in the wonderful field of biology. I have a strong interest in medicine and sincerely hope to continue pursuing this dream in the future. Apart from the academic parts, I enjoy a quiet life with my family, especially reading and travelling together.
Zhu Ziyan
Hey!I'm Dera, a biochemistry enthusiast who loves conducting experiments. I'm equally passionate about economics. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing musical instruments, including the piano and ukulele. My hobbies also include solving Rubik's cubes, building Lego sets, and playing tennis.
Xu Zhining
Greetings. I'm Yolanda, passionately devoted to biology and chemistry, with a dream to contribute to environmental protection in the future. Beyond academics, I am interested in football, painting, fencing, swimming, and guitar - consider me a professional hobby collector.
Yang Anlin
I am a student rising from 9th to 10th grade, interested in biology and mathematics. I enjoy self-directed learning and exploring advanced coursework, and I love sleeping. Right before falling asleep, I often come up with quirky ideas.
Chen Jiayu
Hello everyone, I'm Tracey. My passion for biology, particularly in molecular biology and pathology, has led me to join iGEM as a member of the wet lab team, where I can dive deeper into practical biological research. In my free time, I love outdoor activities like skiing and horse riding. Notably, horse riding allows me to connect my interest in sports with biology, as it involves understanding equine physiology and behavior. It's a wonderful blend of my two passions, and I’m excited to share more about my journey in both areas.
Hua Ruiyang
Hi, i am Ruiyang Hua. I am a grade 11 student at Ulink College Of Shanghai, interested in biology, chemistry and mathematics. After entering iGEM, I am fascinated by the biological experiment in the lab and learn about some principle of synthetic biotechnology. Besides academies, I am keen on playing tennis and badminton and participate in The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
Cao Xiaoxiao
Hello everyone! I’m Melody, a member of our iGEM team. My deep passion for biological sciences drives me to take part in lab work and science popularization, and I fully commit to every task.
In the lab, I thrive on exploration: adjusting parameters brings excitement when optimized precisely, and recording data fills me with joy when expected biological reactions appear—each progress deepens my love for biology.
For science popularization, I pour in the same passion: I polish lecture materials to simplify complex knowledge and spare no effort in preparing sharing sessions, hoping more people will be charmed by biology as I am.
This passion will keep me supporting lab work and popularization. I’ll work with everyone to advance our project and move forward in biological science exploration.
Yang Anqi
Hello! My name is Angel. As a dry lab member, my primary academic passion lies at the fascinating intersection of biology and business. While I am deeply interested in the scientific mechanisms of synthetic biology, I am particularly driven by its economic potential and commercial applications. I believe that the true power of a scientific breakthrough is realized when it can be developed into a viable, sustainable, and accessible solution for the world. This is where I aim to focus my efforts.
Wang Xiaojie
I'm Joyce, a grade 11 student passionate about finance and statistics. I'm also keen on investment, constantly exploring market trends and portfolio strategies. Outside of academics, I love playing the drums and tennis.
Wu Yue
Hello, my name is Albert. I’m a grade 11 student from Ulink College of Shanghai. I enjoy doing experiments and studying Biology. Apart from studying, my hobbies include listening to music and watching movies.
Ma Herui
Hi, this is Daviana, the only senior in grade 12 and a student in the IB program. I have a particular passion for anatomy and botany. Besides, I'm also good at drawing, music and sports. I can play the piano, drums, electric guitar, swim, play golf and do yoga, etc. Because I'm a person who loves to experience new things very much.
Advisor
Chen Xinyi
Hello everyone! My name is Chen Xinyi, and I’m currently an 11th-grade student at Ulink College of Shanghai. It’s my great honor to serve as the advisor for the 2025 iGEM team. In 2024, I had the privilege of leading our school’s iGEM team as captain, and I’m excited to stay involved in this incredible competition. I’m passionate about biology and plan to pursue it in my future studies. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing badminton and listening to music, which helps me stay balanced and focused. As the advisor for the 2025 team, I wish everyone the best on this exciting journey—may hard work and creativity lead to success!