iGEMulateA McMaster SynBioCase Competition

Compete in McMaster's very own iGEM Competition.

iGEMulate Case Competition

October 4, 2025 • McMaster SynBio

An undergraduate synthetic biology case competition using the McMaster PBL framework. Collaborate in teams to propose an impactful, feasible synbio solution—and present it clearly on the web.

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What is iGEMulate?

iGEMulate engages the McMaster community in a mock synthetic biology competition, inspired by the international iGEM program. Students build skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and communication.

Teams address challenges across climate, agriculture, oncology, and AI-in-STEM with innovative synbio approaches. Judging is led by McMaster’s award-winning iGEM team, visiting teams, industry guests, and university staff—offering constructive feedback on both science and communication.

Get Involved

Interested in sponsoring or judging? Email synbio@mcmaster.ca.