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w h a t w e d oBUILD a novEl bioloGically EnGi-

nEErEd systEM that has thE potEntial

to iMprovE our world and push thE

frontiErs of synthEtic bioloGy

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about intErdisciplinary biosciEnc-

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who we ares ta n f o r d i G E M : E M b r a c i n G c r E at i v i t y & i n n o vat i o n

Every year, over 1,200 undergraduates from 21 different countries gather at

the Massachusetts institute of technology (Mit) to compete in the international

Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. using a collection of standard-

ized, interchangeable dna parts called “biobricks,” teams compete to design and

test a simple biological system and to operate it in living cells.

design possibilities are endless, and iGEM teams from all over the world are striving

to use these novel systems to address some of our most urgent problems. research

objectives range from generating inexpensive, renewable sources of energy to syn-

thesizing novel pharmaceutical agents that target infectious diseases.

stanford iGEM is a unique, student-run, stanford faculty-directed research group

that will participate in the iGEM competition for the first time in 2009. sponsored by

one of the top research institutions in the world that houses innovators in the field of

synthetic biology, the team is more than ready to take on the competition. with your

support, we can bring home the gold.

thE EMErGinG sciEncE of synthEtic bioloGy

we’re entering a new age of science – one that is no longer dominated by chem-

istry or physics, but by biology. synthetic biology is a new paradigm in design,

synthesis, and manufacturing that will disrupt and change the way we think about

health, energy, and the environment. this nascent field harnesses the poten-

tial of natural systems by applying engineering principles to biology. while the

approaches to synthetic biology are varied, they all have one common goal: to

improve the world we inhabit.

partnErship options PROTEIN - $50,000+•the team name will take the form of stanford •‘yourcompany’ iGEM team leading logo and hyperlink on stanford iGEM •website leading logo on team uniform •

AMINO ACID - $30,000-$50,000•Eight stanford iGEM team members will each •be the recipient of stanford ‘yourcompany’ iGEM research fellowship

RNA - $10,000-$30,000•two stanford iGEM team members will be the •recipients of stanford ‘yourcompany’ iGEM research fellowships

DNA - $1,000-$10,000•company profile page on website•access to team members for any corporate •functions

NUCLEOTIDE - $500-$1000•promotion during all media interviews and•public appearances•logo and hyperlink on website•logo on team uniform•

MEdia and ExposurE

new york timespbs news hour

the chronicles of higher Educationinnovations report

Eureka Magazinedigital Journal

naturescience

wiredMarketwire

stanford news network

contactwebsite: http://igem.stanford.eduemail: [email protected]

why we need you

stanford iGEM needs to establish a well-equipped laboratory and supports ten

undergraduate students who will conduct full-time research throughout the sum-

mer. although stanford university has lab space and substantial administrative

and financial support, our goals will be impossible to achieve without corporate

sponsorship. since new advancements in synthetic biology are emerging every

day, it is incredibly vital for undergraduates at stanford university to join this grow-

ing community of scholars.

with an ambitious project of significant size and scope, stanford iGEM seeks

considerable support. this involves monetary contributions and in-kind donations,

covering expenditures from lab reagents and equipments to special offerings of

service (i.e. dna synthesis). on the opposite page, a budget for the project enu-

merates these costs in more detail.

G i v i n G to a c o M M u n i t y o f s c h o l a r s

EnGinEErinG naturESOLVING HUMAN PROBLEMS

summer research stipendsdna synthesislab space rental

Lab reagentscompetent cell linesrestriction enzymesMiniprep kitsantibodies for protein localizationpcr primers disposable lab suppliespipette tipsplatesGlovesMisc. equipments and supplies

Travel expensestravel to Mit Jamboreehotel at Mit Jamboree

total

$52,000$4,000$3,000

$2,000$1,200$1,000

$800$400$250$200$200$100

$1,500

$6,000$4,500

$77,150

yEarly opErational cost

how you can benefit

the annual iGEM competition at Mit is a unique event that is widely

recognized as being of the highest caliber. since the iGEM competition

gathers considerable public and media attention, sponsoring stanford

iGEM is an excellent promotional opportunity. as our valued spon-

sors, we will include your company’s name and logo in all our public

announcements, publications and websites. if your company would like

to establish a long-term relationship with us as our primary sponsor, we

would be honored to name our iGEM team after your company’s name.

it is rare that an endeavor can unite aspects of education and

achievement in one intellectually exciting and youth-focused environ-

ment, but stanford iGEM does just that. your contributions will direct-

ly support undergraduate research and learning at stanford.

s u p p o rt i n G u n d E r G r a d u at E r E s E a r c h

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