UAlberta's iGEM ReneWool team WINS GOLD!

University of Alberta's iGem team, ReneWool, has won a Gold Medal for their project aimed at reducing textile waste.

1 November 2024

ReneWool is a method of upcycling the blended textile waste currently filling landfills into a value-added commodity—spider silk! The UAlberta iGem team responsible for this invention is co-supervised by Biochemistry professor Dr. David Stuart and has some past and present Biochemistry undergraduates: Neethu Dax, Anthony Shin, Joy Cao, Cody McCloy, Ashwin Anand.

The team presented their project at the iGem 2024 grand jamboree in Paris, France from October 23-26, 2024, where they were awarded the GOLD Medal for their project! 

Congratulations Team on your excellent idea and efforts! 

Team ReneWool