Annika Siewert

Age: 19

Degree course: Biochemistry

Hobbies: Bouldern, skiing and sailing

Favourite lecture/subject: developmental biology and genetics

Favourite amino acid: Threonin

If I were a hormone, I would be:  be an endorphin. Endorphins are the happiness hormones of the body. I think I’d be a good endorphin, because I’m almost always in a very good mood and I like sharing my happiness with others.

Position in the team: Lab

What does iGEM mean to you?

For me iGEM represents an opportunity to work on interesting projects even as a student. Due to the internationality of this contest, I am hoping to experience new things and get a glance at a world beyond everyday life.

Why do you participate in the iGEM contest?

I like being able to apply what I learned at university to a project and learn new things. I also enjoy working in the lab and am looking forward to doing research there with my teammates.