IGEM:IMPERIAL/2007/Calendar/2007-8-6

We are in Week 5 of the iGEM project.

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Students
Wet Lab
 * Gene cloning and amplification

Merging Protocols
 * Define Standard Unit

Modelling
 * Learn more of parameters for individual applications

Learn Vesicles
 * Read up more on Materials, Results and Protocols of vesicle formation
 * Contact relevant people on vesicle formation

Project Definition and Logo
 * Accurate Project definition
 * Come up with team logo

Debriefing
Today's briefing yielded the following topics:

Standard Units
It was unanimously agreed that there was a need for standardization between the proposed chassis, and that a standard unit would have to be determined.
 * The unit (for rate) proposed is the GFP per ACV (aqueous cell volume) per second.
 * The concept needs to be well-documented, and relevant information placed on the wiki.

Biofilm Formation

 * Protocols require refinement, particularly wrt the strains of E.coli used in biofilm formation.

Learn Vesicles

 * The day was spent scouring the relevant literature.
 * Doubts were raised with regard to the protocols involving mineral oil - the proposed means of vesicle formation.

Project Description

 * Needs to be ready by Wednesday, 8 August 2007.
 * Logo
 * A copy needs to be forwarded by Tuesday, 10:00 AM to both professors for approval.

Wiki
There is still significant confusion regarding the purpose of the wiki. The demonstrators suggested it be used more as a planning/organizing tool. Furthermore, the following :
 * New menu setup.
 * Status page regarding constructs used.

Contact with supervisors/professors

 * It was determined that a weekly report be sent to the professors outlining the week's activities and accomplishments.
 * It was also suggested that sub-project meetings with the supervisors be scheduled.