Life Sciences and GSD student Laura Mansfield was part of a team of 11 Warwick students which won a Gold Medal at the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition in Boston in October. With the goal of designing innovative solutions for producing safe water sources, Laura has been researching how gas vesicles in bacteria could counteract lead poisoning and heavy metal water contamination. The Warwick iGEM Team have also worked on Human Practices and Outreach aspect of the project, producing practical solutions for the real world. With the input of experts and stakeholders from across the world including Pakistan, Taiwan, and Malaysia, the team were commended for their studies and recommendations to combat biological, organic, and inorganic pollutants.

Congratulations to Laura and all involved!