Concordia University's iGEM Synthetic Biology Team. Project inspiration video: https://youtu.be/qL
This is the official page for Concordia University's International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) competition. In this competition we (undergraduates of biology and engineering) attempt to design and put into practice out-of-the-box creations using biological cells and their genomes as a medium. We present our two-year project: AstroBio and AstroYeast
AstroBio, open-source database for ge
04/06/2026
Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming the students of Marianopolis to Concordia for a morning full of tours and science workshops🧑🔬🧬
Thank you to the cégep students for demonstrating their curiosity in our prepared activities, and a special thanks to the volunteers who worked closely with the iGEM team to accomplish such an event!
11/16/2025
2025 Grand Jamboree Dump at Paris ✨
Toatsbuster: no gold, but vibes were undefeated 😂
🌾 Are you gluten intolerant or living with celiac disease?
We want to hear from you!
Hi everyone! We’re the Toast-Busters, Concordia University’s 2025 iGEM team. iGEM is a global synthetic biology competition where students tackle real-world problems using science and innovation.
This year, we’re developing a treatment for celiac disease and gluten sensitivity and we want to make sure our work reflects the real experiences of people like you.
We’re looking to chat with individuals who:
👉 Live with celiac disease or gluten intolerance (recently diagnosed or long-term)
👉 Want to share challenges like:
- Managing symptoms or flare-ups ⚡
- Accidental gluten exposure 🚫
- Confusing or misleading food labels 🏷️
- Limited treatment options 💊
- Anything else that affects your life
🗣️ If you’re open to a brief, informal conversation, please comment below or message us directly. Your story will help guide our project and ensure it makes a meaningful impact.
— The Toast-Busters Team
07/20/2025
Who you gonna call? TOAST BUSTERS!
We ain’t afraid of no gluten!
This year, we’re happy to present our project:
a probiotic solution for celiac disease! 🧬✨
Fighting gluten intolerance one microbe at a time.
07/11/2025
Meet the 2025 iGEM Toast Busters✨
Cracking codes and busting biological barriers. One toast at a time 🍞We blend science, storytelling, and a pinch of chaos.
Running on curiosity, lab work, and late-night snacks.
This isn’t your average science squad.
Stick around, something exciting is rising. 👀
06/09/2025
✨Project 2025 is coming soon, stay tuned !!✨