https://ssi-wiki.stanford.edu/w/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Tomusiak 2026-04-15T01:37:08Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.45.1 https://ssi-wiki.stanford.edu/w/index.php?title=Biology_Team&diff=3289 2017-10-05T19:50:43Z

<p>Tomusiak: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Biology]]<br /> The Biology team is SSI's fourth project team, focusing on the intersection between the life sciences and space. The Biology team began work on its pilot project, building a portable, autonomous DNA Synthesizer to send to space, in the 2016-2017 academic year. The Biology team works in the Shriram Center for Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering, using the Uytengsu Teaching Lab space. It is currently developing enzymatic DNA synthesis methods and an electrowetting fluid handling platform for this project, which they aim to launch as a cubesat payload or operate on the International Space Station. The Biology team is also open to other project ideas, particularly relating to astronaut life support, biomaterials for space use, and terraforming for space colonization.<br /> <br /> The Biology team's faculty advisor is Prof. Drew Endy, and current team co-leads are Alan Tomusiak and Cynthia Hao. <br /> <br /> ==Joining SSI Bio==<br /> 1) Visit the [[How to Join SSI | How to join SSI page]] and complete the four steps to joining SSI. Congratulations! You're now an SSI member. Continue on for biology.<br /> <br /> 2) Complete the EHS-1500 AXESS safety training. Upload documentation onto internal.stanfordssi.org, under 'Trainings,' under 'Biology Safety Training.' A screenshot is fine as documentation. In case you run into problems at this step, simply e-mail the co-leads(tomusiak@stanford.edu and chao16@stanford.edu) proof of completion.<br /> <br /> 3) Complete the [https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehJxmqGn3wmm1_RkTyP04BZEdCrboMDaT2QtXSQw48lM8fOg/viewform?c=0&amp;w=1 Lab Safety Form].<br /> <br /> 4) Join the {{slack-channel|biology}} Slack channel. Feel free to also join any of our additional subteam Slack channels - {{slack-channel|biology-terminator}}, {{slack-channel|biology-backspace}}, {{slack-channel|biology-device}}, and {{slack-channel|biology-reading}}.<br /> <br /> 5) Fill out [https://goo.gl/forms/P5aDfgeFYuWNSzbK2 this brief interest form.]<br /> <br /> Congratulations! That's it!<br /> <br /> ==Our Projects==<br /> We're currently building a [[DNA Synthesizer]] to make DNA in space. Come join us!<br /> Our 2017-2018 team is subdivided into three groups--one working on DNA synthesis with chemical [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | blocking groups]], one that will use [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | exonuclease]], and one designing an [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] fluid handling platform. <br /> See a list of ongoing subprojects and tasks [[Find a Project#Biology | here]].<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> [[File:Shriram map.PNG|thumb|right| Map to our lab space (circled in red).]]<br /> [https://www.ssi-teams.slack.com/signup Slack]<br /> <br /> Once you're part of SSI's Slack team, we encourage you to join biology-related channels. {{slack-channel|biology}} and {{slack-channel|biology-reading}} are great places to start. {{slack-channel|biology-terminator}} and {{slack-channel|biology-backspace}} are where we work on [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods]], and {{slack-channel|biology-device}} is for developing our [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] system.<br /> <br /> [https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/ssi_biology Mailing List]<br /> <br /> Most of our communication is done through Slack, but we also have a mailing list for important announcements and events.<br /> <br /> [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B8-62fA-f9yzeC05NTByMVpoTVU Google Drive]<br /> <br /> Check out the Biology team folder in the SSI Google Drive for useful documents, including the Biology inventory, readings spreadsheet, and solution calculator.<br /> <br /> [https://www.overleaf.com/ Overleaf]<br /> <br /> We use Overleaf to write up protocols and analysis for our experiments. Our [https://www.overleaf.com/11016812xnbvxkhjvbpj#/41490893/ generic protocol template] is on Slack, as well as some examples of previous experiments we've run.<br /> <br /> [https://www.mendeley.com/community/ssi-synthesis/ Mendeley]<br /> <br /> SSI Biology uses a Mendeley community to keep track of relevant papers and protocols.</div>

Tomusiak https://ssi-wiki.stanford.edu/w/index.php?title=Biology_Team&diff=3288 2017-10-04T04:07:34Z

<p>Tomusiak: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Biology]]<br /> The Biology team is SSI's fourth project team, focusing on the intersection between the life sciences and space. The Biology team began work on its pilot project, building a portable, autonomous DNA Synthesizer to send to space, in the 2016-2017 academic year. The Biology team works in the Shriram Center for Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering, using the Uytengsu Teaching Lab space. It is currently developing enzymatic DNA synthesis methods and an electrowetting fluid handling platform for this project, which they aim to launch as a cubesat payload or operate on the International Space Station. The Biology team is also open to other project ideas, particularly relating to astronaut life support, biomaterials for space use, and terraforming for space colonization.<br /> <br /> The Biology team's faculty advisor is Prof. Drew Endy, and current team co-leads are Alan Tomusiak and Cynthia Hao. <br /> <br /> ==Joining SSI Bio==<br /> 1) Visit the [[How to Join SSI | How to join SSI page]] and complete the four steps to joining SSI. Congratulations! You're now an SSI member. Continue on for biology.<br /> <br /> 2) Complete the EHS-1500 AXESS safety training. Upload documentation onto internal.stanfordssi.org, under 'Trainings.' A screenshot is fine as documentation. In case you run into problems at this step, simply e-mail the co-leads(tomusiak@stanford.edu and chao16@stanford.edu) proof of completion.<br /> <br /> 3) Complete the [https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehJxmqGn3wmm1_RkTyP04BZEdCrboMDaT2QtXSQw48lM8fOg/viewform?c=0&amp;w=1 Lab Safety Form].<br /> <br /> 4) Join the {{slack-channel|biology}} Slack channel. Feel free to also join any of our additional subteam Slack channels - {{slack-channel|biology-terminator}}, {{slack-channel|biology-backspace}}, {{slack-channel|biology-device}}, and {{slack-channel|biology-reading}}.<br /> <br /> 5) Fill out [https://goo.gl/forms/P5aDfgeFYuWNSzbK2 this brief interest form.]<br /> <br /> Congratulations! That's it!<br /> <br /> ==Our Projects==<br /> We're currently building a [[DNA Synthesizer]] to make DNA in space. Come join us!<br /> Our 2017-2018 team is subdivided into three groups--one working on DNA synthesis with chemical [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | blocking groups]], one that will use [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | exonuclease]], and one designing an [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] fluid handling platform. <br /> See a list of ongoing subprojects and tasks [[Find a Project#Biology | here]].<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> [[File:Shriram map.PNG|thumb|right| Map to our lab space (circled in red).]]<br /> [https://www.ssi-teams.slack.com/signup Slack]<br /> <br /> Once you're part of SSI's Slack team, we encourage you to join biology-related channels. {{slack-channel|biology}} and {{slack-channel|biology-reading}} are great places to start. {{slack-channel|biology-terminator}} and {{slack-channel|biology-backspace}} are where we work on [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods]], and {{slack-channel|biology-device}} is for developing our [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] system.<br /> <br /> [https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/ssi_biology Mailing List]<br /> <br /> Most of our communication is done through Slack, but we also have a mailing list for important announcements and events.<br /> <br /> [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B8-62fA-f9yzeC05NTByMVpoTVU Google Drive]<br /> <br /> Check out the Biology team folder in the SSI Google Drive for useful documents, including the Biology inventory, readings spreadsheet, and solution calculator.<br /> <br /> [https://www.overleaf.com/ Overleaf]<br /> <br /> We use Overleaf to write up protocols and analysis for our experiments. Our [https://www.overleaf.com/11016812xnbvxkhjvbpj#/41490893/ generic protocol template] is on Slack, as well as some examples of previous experiments we've run.<br /> <br /> [https://www.mendeley.com/community/ssi-synthesis/ Mendeley]<br /> <br /> SSI Biology uses a Mendeley community to keep track of relevant papers and protocols.</div>

Tomusiak https://ssi-wiki.stanford.edu/w/index.php?title=Biology_Team&diff=3281 2017-10-04T00:49:52Z

<p>Tomusiak: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Biology]]<br /> The Biology team is SSI's fourth project team, focusing on the intersection between the life sciences and space. The Biology team began work on its pilot project, building a portable, autonomous DNA Synthesizer to send to space, in the 2016-2017 academic year. The Biology team works in the Shriram Center for Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering, using the Uytengsu Teaching Lab space. It is currently developing enzymatic DNA synthesis methods and an electrowetting fluid handling platform for this project, which they aim to launch as a cubesat payload or operate on the International Space Station. The Biology team is also open to other project ideas, particularly relating to astronaut life support, biomaterials for space use, and terraforming for space colonization.<br /> <br /> The Biology team's faculty advisor is Prof. Drew Endy, and current team co-leads are Alan Tomusiak and Cynthia Hao. <br /> <br /> ==Joining SSI Bio==<br /> 1) Visit the [[How to Join SSI | How to join SSI page]] and complete the four steps to joining SSI. Congratulations! You're now an SSI member. Continue on for biology.<br /> <br /> 2) Complete the EHS-1500 AXESS safety training. Upload documentation onto internal.stanfordssi.org, under 'Trainings.' A screenshot is fine as documentation. In case you run into problems at this step, simply e-mail the co-leads proof of completion.<br /> <br /> 3) Complete the [https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehJxmqGn3wmm1_RkTyP04BZEdCrboMDaT2QtXSQw48lM8fOg/viewform?c=0&amp;w=1 Lab Safety Form].<br /> <br /> 4) Join the {{slack-channel|biology}} Slack channel. Feel free to also join any of our additional subteam Slack channels - {{slack-channel|biology-terminator}}, {{slack-channel|biology-backspace}}, {{slack-channel|biology-device}}, and {{slack-channel|biology-reading}}.<br /> <br /> 5) Fill out [https://goo.gl/forms/P5aDfgeFYuWNSzbK2 this brief interest form.]<br /> <br /> Congratulations! That's it!<br /> <br /> ==Our Projects==<br /> We're currently building a [[DNA Synthesizer]] to make DNA in space. Come join us!<br /> Our 2017-2018 team is subdivided into three groups--one working on DNA synthesis with chemical [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | blocking groups]], one that will use [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | exonuclease]], and one designing an [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] fluid handling platform. <br /> See a list of ongoing subprojects and tasks [[Find a Project#Biology | here]].<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> [https://www.ssi-teams.slack.com/signup Slack]<br /> <br /> Once you're part of SSI's Slack team, we encourage you to join biology-related channels. #biology and #biology-reading are great places to start. #biology-terminator and #biology-backspace are where we work on [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods]], and #biology-device is for developing our [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] system.<br /> <br /> [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B8-62fA-f9yzeC05NTByMVpoTVU Google Drive]<br /> <br /> Check out the Biology team folder in the SSI Google Drive for useful documents, including the Biology inventory, readings spreadsheet, and solution calculator.<br /> <br /> [https://www.overleaf.com/ Overleaf]<br /> <br /> We use Overleaf to write up protocols and analysis for our experiments. Our [https://www.overleaf.com/11016812xnbvxkhjvbpj#/41490893/ generic protocol template] is on Slack, as well as some examples of previous experiments we've run.<br /> <br /> [https://www.mendeley.com/community/ssi-synthesis/ Mendeley]<br /> <br /> SSI Biology uses a Mendeley community to keep track of relevant papers and protocols.</div>

Tomusiak https://ssi-wiki.stanford.edu/w/index.php?title=Biology_Team&diff=3280 2017-10-04T00:48:56Z

<p>Tomusiak: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Biology]]<br /> The Biology team is SSI's fourth project team, focusing on the intersection between the life sciences and space. The Biology team began work on its pilot project, building a portable, autonomous DNA Synthesizer to send to space, in the 2016-2017 academic year. The Biology team works in the Shriram Center for Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering, using the Uytengsu Teaching Lab space. It is currently developing enzymatic DNA synthesis methods and an electrowetting fluid handling platform for this project, which they aim to launch as a cubesat payload or operate on the International Space Station. The Biology team is also open to other project ideas, particularly relating to astronaut life support, biomaterials for space use, and terraforming for space colonization.<br /> <br /> The Biology team's faculty advisor is Prof. Drew Endy, and current team co-leads are Alan Tomusiak and Cynthia Hao. <br /> <br /> ==Joining SSI Bio==<br /> 1) Visit the [[How to Join SSI | How to join SSI page]] and complete the four steps to joining SSI. Congratulations! You're now an SSI member. Continue on for biology.<br /> <br /> 2) Complete the EHS-1500 AXESS safety training. Upload documentation onto internal.stanfordssi.org, under 'Trainings.' <br /> <br /> 3) Complete the [https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehJxmqGn3wmm1_RkTyP04BZEdCrboMDaT2QtXSQw48lM8fOg/viewform?c=0&amp;w=1 Lab Safety Form].<br /> <br /> 4) Join the {{slack-channel|biology}} Slack channel. Feel free to also join any of our additional subteam Slack channels - {{slack-channel|biology-terminator}}, {{slack-channel|biology-backspace}}, {{slack-channel|biology-device}}, and {{slack-channel|biology-reading}}.<br /> <br /> 5) Fill out [https://goo.gl/forms/P5aDfgeFYuWNSzbK2 this brief interest form.]<br /> <br /> Congratulations! That's it!<br /> <br /> ==Our Projects==<br /> We're currently building a [[DNA Synthesizer]] to make DNA in space. Come join us!<br /> Our 2017-2018 team is subdivided into three groups--one working on DNA synthesis with chemical [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | blocking groups]], one that will use [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | exonuclease]], and one designing an [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] fluid handling platform. <br /> See a list of ongoing subprojects and tasks [[Find a Project#Biology | here]].<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> [https://www.ssi-teams.slack.com/signup Slack]<br /> <br /> Once you're part of SSI's Slack team, we encourage you to join biology-related channels. #biology and #biology-reading are great places to start. #biology-terminator and #biology-backspace are where we work on [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods]], and #biology-device is for developing our [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] system.<br /> <br /> [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B8-62fA-f9yzeC05NTByMVpoTVU Google Drive]<br /> <br /> Check out the Biology team folder in the SSI Google Drive for useful documents, including the Biology inventory, readings spreadsheet, and solution calculator.<br /> <br /> [https://www.overleaf.com/ Overleaf]<br /> <br /> We use Overleaf to write up protocols and analysis for our experiments. Our [https://www.overleaf.com/11016812xnbvxkhjvbpj#/41490893/ generic protocol template] is on Slack, as well as some examples of previous experiments we've run.<br /> <br /> [https://www.mendeley.com/community/ssi-synthesis/ Mendeley]<br /> <br /> SSI Biology uses a Mendeley community to keep track of relevant papers and protocols.</div>

Tomusiak https://ssi-wiki.stanford.edu/w/index.php?title=Biology_Team&diff=3279 2017-10-04T00:38:54Z

<p>Tomusiak: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Biology]]<br /> The Biology team is SSI's fourth project team, focusing on the intersection between the life sciences and space. The Biology team began work on its pilot project, building a portable, autonomous DNA Synthesizer to send to space, in the 2016-2017 academic year. The Biology team works in the Shriram Center for Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering, using the Uytengsu Teaching Lab space. It is currently developing enzymatic DNA synthesis methods and an electrowetting fluid handling platform for this project, which they aim to launch as a cubesat payload or operate on the International Space Station. The Biology team is also open to other project ideas, particularly relating to astronaut life support, biomaterials for space use, and terraforming for space colonization.<br /> <br /> The Biology team's faculty advisor is Prof. Drew Endy, and current team co-leads are Alan Tomusiak and Cynthia Hao. <br /> <br /> ==Joining SSI Bio==<br /> 1) Visit the [[How to Join SSI | How to join SSI page]] and complete the four steps to joining SSI. Congratulations! You're now an SSI member. Continue on for biology.<br /> <br /> 2) Complete the EHS-1500 AXESS safety training. Upload documentation onto internal.stanfordssi.org, under 'Trainings.' <br /> <br /> 3) Complete the [https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehJxmqGn3wmm1_RkTyP04BZEdCrboMDaT2QtXSQw48lM8fOg/viewform?c=0&amp;w=1 Lab Safety Form].<br /> <br /> 4) Join the #biology Slack channel. Feel free to also join any of our additional subteam Slack channels - #biology-terminator, #biology-backspace, #biology-device, and #biology-reading.<br /> <br /> 5) Fill out [https://goo.gl/forms/P5aDfgeFYuWNSzbK2 this brief interest form.]<br /> <br /> Congratulations! That's it!<br /> <br /> ==Our Projects==<br /> We're currently building a [[DNA Synthesizer]] to make DNA in space. Come join us!<br /> Our 2017-2018 team is subdivided into three groups--one working on DNA synthesis with chemical [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | blocking groups]], one that will use [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | exonuclease]], and one designing an [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] fluid handling platform. <br /> See a list of ongoing subprojects and tasks [[Find a Project#Biology | here]].<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> [https://www.ssi-teams.slack.com/signup Slack]<br /> <br /> Once you're part of SSI's Slack team, we encourage you to join biology-related channels. #biology and #biology-reading are great places to start. #biology-terminator and #biology-backspace are where we work on [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods]], and #biology-device is for developing our [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] system.<br /> <br /> [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B8-62fA-f9yzeC05NTByMVpoTVU Google Drive]<br /> <br /> Check out the Biology team folder in the SSI Google Drive for useful documents, including the Biology inventory, readings spreadsheet, and solution calculator.<br /> <br /> [https://www.overleaf.com/ Overleaf]<br /> <br /> We use Overleaf to write up protocols and analysis for our experiments. Our [https://www.overleaf.com/11016812xnbvxkhjvbpj#/41490893/ generic protocol template] is on Slack, as well as some examples of previous experiments we've run.<br /> <br /> [https://www.mendeley.com/community/ssi-synthesis/ Mendeley]<br /> <br /> SSI Biology uses a Mendeley community to keep track of relevant papers and protocols.</div>

Tomusiak https://ssi-wiki.stanford.edu/w/index.php?title=Biology_Team&diff=3278 2017-10-04T00:37:52Z

<p>Tomusiak: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Biology]]<br /> The Biology team is SSI's fourth project team, focusing on the intersection between the life sciences and space. The Biology team began work on its pilot project, building a portable, autonomous DNA Synthesizer to send to space, in the 2016-2017 academic year. The Biology team works in the Shriram Center for Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering, using the Uytengsu Teaching Lab space. It is currently developing enzymatic DNA synthesis methods and an electrowetting fluid handling platform for this project, which they aim to launch as a cubesat payload or operate on the International Space Station. The Biology team is also open to other project ideas, particularly relating to astronaut life support, biomaterials for space use, and terraforming for space colonization.<br /> <br /> The Biology team's faculty advisor is Prof. Drew Endy, and current team co-leads are Alan Tomusiak and Cynthia Hao. <br /> <br /> ==Joining SSI Bio==<br /> 1) Visit the [[How to Join SSI | How to join SSI page]] and complete the four steps to joining SSI. Congratulations! You're now an SSI member. Continue on for biology.<br /> <br /> 2) Complete the EHS-1500 AXESS safety training. Upload documentation onto internal.stanfordssi.org, under 'Trainings.' <br /> <br /> 3) Complete the [https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehJxmqGn3wmm1_RkTyP04BZEdCrboMDaT2QtXSQw48lM8fOg/viewform?c=0&amp;w=1 Lab Safety Form].<br /> <br /> 4) Join the #biology Slack channel. Feel free to also join any of our additional subteam Slack channels - #biology-terminator, #biology-backspace, #biology-device, and #biology-reading.<br /> <br /> 5) Fill out [https://goo.gl/forms/P5aDfgeFYuWNSzbK2 this brief interest form.]<br /> <br /> ==Our Projects==<br /> We're currently building a [[DNA Synthesizer]] to make DNA in space. Come join us!<br /> Our 2017-2018 team is subdivided into three groups--one working on DNA synthesis with chemical [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | blocking groups]], one that will use [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | exonuclease]], and one designing an [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] fluid handling platform. <br /> See a list of ongoing subprojects and tasks [[Find a Project#Biology | here]].<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> [https://www.ssi-teams.slack.com/signup Slack]<br /> <br /> Once you're part of SSI's Slack team, we encourage you to join biology-related channels. #biology and #biology-reading are great places to start. #biology-terminator and #biology-backspace are where we work on [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods]], and #biology-device is for developing our [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] system.<br /> <br /> [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B8-62fA-f9yzeC05NTByMVpoTVU Google Drive]<br /> <br /> Check out the Biology team folder in the SSI Google Drive for useful documents, including the Biology inventory, readings spreadsheet, and solution calculator.<br /> <br /> [https://www.overleaf.com/ Overleaf]<br /> <br /> We use Overleaf to write up protocols and analysis for our experiments. Our [https://www.overleaf.com/11016812xnbvxkhjvbpj#/41490893/ generic protocol template] is on Slack, as well as some examples of previous experiments we've run.<br /> <br /> [https://www.mendeley.com/community/ssi-synthesis/ Mendeley]<br /> <br /> SSI Biology uses a Mendeley community to keep track of relevant papers and protocols.</div>

Tomusiak https://ssi-wiki.stanford.edu/w/index.php?title=Category:Biology&diff=3277 2017-10-04T00:37:19Z

<p>Tomusiak: </p> <hr /> <div>{{Biology-sidebar}}<br /> '''[http://wiki.stanfordssi.org/Biology_Team Click here to access the main SSI Bio wiki page.]'''<br /> <br /> The Biology team is SSI's fourth project team, focusing on the intersection between the life sciences and space. The Biology team began work on its pilot project, building a portable, autonomous [[DNA Synthesizer]] to send to space, in the 2016-2017 academic year. The Biology team works in the Shriram Center for Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering, using the [https://uytengsuteachinglab.stanford.edu/ Uytengsu Teaching Lab] space. It is currently developing [[Enzymatic DNA Synthesis|enzymatic DNA synthesis methods]] and an [[Electrowetting on Dielectric|electrowetting]] fluid handling platform for this project, which it aims to launch as a cubesat payload or operate on the International Space Station. The Biology team is also open to other project ideas, particularly relating to astronaut life support, biomaterials for space use, and terraforming for space colonization.<br /> <br /> The Biology team's faculty advisor is [[Prof. Drew Endy]], and current team co-leads are [[User:tomusiak | Alan Tomusiak]] and [[User:chao16 | Cynthia Hao]].<br /> <br /> [[Category:Teams]]</div>

Tomusiak https://ssi-wiki.stanford.edu/w/index.php?title=Biology_Team&diff=3276 2017-10-04T00:35:29Z

<p>Tomusiak: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Category:Biology]]<br /> The Biology team is SSI's fourth project team, focusing on the intersection between the life sciences and space. The Biology team began work on its pilot project, building a portable, autonomous DNA Synthesizer to send to space, in the 2016-2017 academic year. The Biology team works in the Shriram Center for Bioengineering and Chemical Engineering, using the Uytengsu Teaching Lab space. It is currently developing enzymatic DNA synthesis methods and an electrowetting fluid handling platform for this project, which they aim to launch as a cubesat payload or operate on the International Space Station. The Biology team is also open to other project ideas, particularly relating to astronaut life support, biomaterials for space use, and terraforming for space colonization.<br /> <br /> The Biology team's faculty advisor is Prof. Drew Endy, and current team co-leads are Alan Tomusiak and Cynthia Hao. <br /> <br /> ==Joining SSI Bio==<br /> 1) Visit the [[How to Join SSI | How to join SSI page]] and complete the four steps to joining SSI. Congratulations! You're now an SSI member. Continue on for biology.<br /> <br /> 2) Complete the EHS-1500 AXESS safety training. Upload documentation onto internal.stanfordssi.org, under 'Trainings.' <br /> <br /> 3) Complete the [https://docs.google.com/a/stanford.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehJxmqGn3wmm1_RkTyP04BZEdCrboMDaT2QtXSQw48lM8fOg/viewform?c=0&amp;w=1 Lab Safety Form] and read the [https://uytengsuteachinglab.stanford.edu/uytengsu-teaching-lab-policy#Student%20Club Wet Lab Policy].<br /> <br /> 4) Join the #biology Slack channel. Feel free to also join any of our additional subteam Slack channels - #biology-terminator, #biology-backspace, #biology-device, and #biology-reading.<br /> <br /> 5) Fill out [https://goo.gl/forms/P5aDfgeFYuWNSzbK2 this brief interest form.]<br /> <br /> ==Our Projects==<br /> We're currently building a [[DNA Synthesizer]] to make DNA in space. Come join us!<br /> Our 2017-2018 team is subdivided into three groups--one working on DNA synthesis with chemical [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | blocking groups]], one that will use [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods | exonuclease]], and one designing an [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] fluid handling platform. <br /> See a list of ongoing subprojects and tasks [[Find a Project#Biology | here]].<br /> <br /> ==Resources==<br /> [https://www.ssi-teams.slack.com/signup Slack]<br /> <br /> Once you're part of SSI's Slack team, we encourage you to join biology-related channels. #biology and #biology-reading are great places to start. #biology-terminator and #biology-backspace are where we work on [[Enzymatic Synthesis Methods]], and #biology-device is for developing our [[Electrowetting on Dielectric]] system.<br /> <br /> [https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/0B8-62fA-f9yzeC05NTByMVpoTVU Google Drive]<br /> <br /> Check out the Biology team folder in the SSI Google Drive for useful documents, including the Biology inventory, readings spreadsheet, and solution calculator.<br /> <br /> [https://www.overleaf.com/ Overleaf]<br /> <br /> We use Overleaf to write up protocols and analysis for our experiments. Our [https://www.overleaf.com/11016812xnbvxkhjvbpj#/41490893/ generic protocol template] is on Slack, as well as some examples of previous experiments we've run.<br /> <br /> [https://www.mendeley.com/community/ssi-synthesis/ Mendeley]<br /> <br /> SSI Biology uses a Mendeley community to keep track of relevant papers and protocols.</div>

Tomusiak