Welcome to iGEM Bonn!
We are a Team of Bonner students developing a innovative project about plant resistances against Potyviruses to participate in iGEM, the worlds largest synthetic biology competition
What is iGEM?
The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition is a major international event in synthetic biology. Each year, more than 400 student teams develop their own projects to tackle real-world challenges using synthetic biology. At the end of the season, all teams come together to present their results at a large international conference: the Grand Jamboree.
iGEM Bonn has participated in the competition every year since 2016 and won medals in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Our project combines science, creativity, and teamwork.
As an interdisciplinary team, we work not only in the lab – planning and conducting experiments – but also on computational modeling, Human Practices, social media outreach, website design, and sponsoring. Whether you’re interested in synthetic biology, science communication, coding, design, or project management – there’s a place for you in our team.
Project 2026 in Progress:
We have launched a fresh start into the 2026 iGEM season. Right now we are in the phase of finding and developing our project. We are also recruiting new members from Bonn and Rheinbach. Take part of our journey and follow our progress throughout the year!
Conference time in Hamburg! On the Bfh Meet-Up we presented and discussed our project with other iGEM Teams.
We are testing our first constructs by infilitrating them into N. benthamiana!
We are building a plant defense tool against potyviruses based on their viral proteases.
Engagement with the public about synthetic biology and our iGEM team at two locations: the city centre of Bonn and the university mensa.
We are pleased to announce our restart for the competition in 2026!
