The Grand Jamboree in Paris, held from the 28th to the 31st of October, marked the final chapter of our iGEM journey. After 10 months of working on our project, it was exciting to finally present our results to the judges and to talk about our work with many visitors at our booth. Connecting with other iGEM teams and meeting students from around the world who share the same curiosity and enthusiasm for synthetic biology was inspiring.
In 2025, our team received a Gold Medal, which is awarded to teams that meet all key criteria of the competition, including solid experimental work, good documentation, responsible research practices, and meaningful human practices contributions. The Gold Medal represents excellence in synthetic biology, and is given to teams whose projects are complete, well-designed, and thoughtfully implemented. Learn more about the medals on the official iGEM website.
The journey unfolded through many stages, from planning and designing to testing, troubleshooting, and repeatedly refining our ideas. Along the way, we faced unexpected challenges, tight deadlines, and experiments that didn’t always go as planned. But each obstacle pushed us to communicate better, think more creatively, and grow as a team. Looking back, we’re proud of how far we came and grateful that our hard work and persistence were recognized with a Gold Medal.
We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an international and collaborative event, and proud of everything we achieved with our project. A big thank you goes to our advisors, instructors, and sponsors for supporting us throughout the year. The Jamboree was not only the culmination of months of hard work but also a memorable and fun experience that we will always look back on with a smile.