"iGEM offers the opportunity to work on a self-driven project independently of formal academic structures and to gain experience beyond the standard curriculum. In our project, I can contribute the knowledge I have already acquired and become part of something bigger.

At the same time, we have the chance to improve our skills across a wide range of fields and develop valuable competencies that will also be important in our future careers. However, what matters most are the many new connections and friendships that can be formed through iGEM."

Professional experiences:

• State-certified Biological Technical Assistant (BTA)

• Student Assistant at the Institute of Hygiene, University Hospital Münster (UKM)

Bachelor's thesis (B.Sc. Biosciences):

• “Engineering Rhodococcus erythropolis PR4 towards α,ω-diols production via targeted knock-outs of enzymes from the alkane degradation pathways” (Research Group Schmid)

Additional Experience:

• 12-week internship at the Institute of Biology and Biotechnology of Plants, University of Münster