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- EIN 45-2313408
- (617) 500-3106
- 45 Prospect St Cambridge MA 02139-2402 USA
- http://igem.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Technology
Mission: The international genetically engineered machine (igem) foundation is dedicated to education and competition, advancement of synthetic biology, and the development of open community and collaboration. The igem foundation fosters scientific research and education through organizing and operating the igem competition, the premier student synthetic biology competition. It also fosters scientific research and education by establishing and operating the registry of standard biological parts, a community collection of biological components. The organization promotes the advancement of science and education by developing an open community of students and practitioners in schools, laboratories, research institutes, and industry. The igem community has a long history of involving students and the public in the development of the new field of synthetic biology.
Programs: - fosters scientific research and education through organizing and operating the igem competition, the premier student synthetic biology competition; - fosters scientific research and education by establishing and operating the registry of standard biological parts, a community collection of biological components - promotes the advancement of science and education by developing an open community of students and practitioners in schools, laboratories, research institutes, and industry