BIOMOD is an annual undergraduate competition where students from around the world explore new technologies as they build projects ranging from molecular robotics to nanoscale therapeutics using biological macromolecules. The competition motivates students to develop entrepreneurial skills as they build projects from the ground up and secure workspaces, funding, and materials.

The UBC BIOMOD team consists of talented engineering and science students who have an interest in developing a research career in the natural sciences and engineering. The team plans, designs, and creates a new research project every year under the field of biomolecular nanotechnology to compete against other universities worldwide. Students contribute their own ideas to a research topic, tackling real-life issues they are interested in. Previous projects include developing a more efficient drug delivery mechanism for targeting acute myeloid leukemia and creating an early diagnostic for lung cancer. Students learn useful research development skills, gain method optimization experience, and develop valuable laboratory techniques.

Biotechnology

Nanotechnology

Research

UBC BIOMOD

UBC BIOMOD's headquarters in Vancouver, Canada

Laura Siemens

This department focuses on conducting research and experiments in wet laboratory environments.

Wetlab Operations

This department focuses on the development and application of computational methods and models to solve scientific and engineering problems.

Computational Sciences

This department oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects to ensure they align with organizational goals.

Project Management

This department creates and manages multimedia content for various platforms.

UBC BIOMOD

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Teams

Wetlab Operations

Computational Sciences

Project Management

Media Production

Offices

UBC BIOMOD

Org chart

Teams

Wetlab Operations

Computational Sciences

Project Management

Media Production

Offices

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