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<IMG SRC="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2010/0/0e/THUCENCEL.jpg"><br></html>Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University--one of China’s most
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Tsinghua University was established in 1911, originally under the name “Tsinghua Xuetang”. The school was renamed "Tsinghua School" in 1912. The university section was founded in 1925. The name “National Tsinghua University” was adopted in 1928.  
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famous universities--is situated in a former Qing Dynasty
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imperial garden surrounded by many historical sites in
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northwest Beijing. Tsinghua’s evolution over the past 98
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years has been closely linked to China’s development.
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Tsinghua University today subscribes to the education ideal
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of comprehensive mastery of Chinese and foreign, classic
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and modern knowledge in the sciences and the humanities.  
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This ideal is inspired by the mottos “Self-discipline and Social
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Commitment,” “Rigor, Diligence, Veracity, and Creativity,”
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“Actions Speak Louder Than Words,” and its core spirit
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“Patriotism, Devotion and Pursuing Excellence”.
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Tsinghua University has produced more than 160,000
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graduates, many of whom have become distinguished
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scholars and leaders in all walks of life. They have
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contributed significantly to China’s economic, social,
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cultural, educational and scientific development.
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Tsinghua is an important center in China for nurturing
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talented students and promoting advanced scientific
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research. A comprehensive, research-oriented, and
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open university, Tsinghua has developed an integrated
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education platform in science, engineering, the humanities,
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and medicine.
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Taking talent cultivation as its basic task, Tsinghua
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University has an accomplished faculty, a comprehensive
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program of interdiscipl inary studies, a conducive
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environment for teaching and research, and a broad
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range of cultural activities. All of these advantages provide
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its students a pleasant environment for their all-round
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development. Aiming at nurturing talented students with
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innovative spirit, Tsinghua has developed a complete
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system for undergraduate and postgraduate education
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and provides many off-campus high level training
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programs.
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The faculty greatly valued the interaction between Chinese and Western cultures, the sciences and humanities, the ancient and modern. Tsinghua scholars Wang Guowei, Liang Qichao, Chen Yinque and Zhao Yuanren, renowned as the "Four Tutors" in the Institute of Chinese Classics, advocated this belief and had a profound impact on Tsinghua's later development.
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Tsinghua University is dedicated to the idea that
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scientific research should meet the strategic demands of  
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Tsinghua University was forced to move to Kunming and join with Peking University and Nankai University to form the Southwest Associated University due to the Resistance War against the Japanese Invasion in 1937. In 1946 The University was moved back to its original location in Beijing after the war.  
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the nation. The University is also committed to keeping
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its scientific research on the cutting edge of world
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After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the University was molded into a polytechnic institute focusing on engineering in the nationwide restructuring of universities and colleges undertaken in 1952. In November 1952, Mr. Jiang Nanxiang became the President of the University. He made significant contributions in leading Tsinghua to become the national center for training engineers and scientists with both professional proficiency and personal integrity.
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scientific developments. It promotes both basic and
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applied research and has made significant achievements
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Since China opened up to the world in 1978, Tsinghua University has developed at a breathtaking pace into a comprehensive research university. At present, the university has 14 schools and 56 departments with faculties in science, engineering, humanities, law, medicine, history, philosophy, economics, management, education and art. The University has now over 25,900 students, including 13,100 undergraduates and 12,800 graduate students. As one of China’s most renowned universities, Tsinghua has become an important institution for fostering talent and scientific research.  
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through independent innovation. The University stresses
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social service, the promotion of technology transfer,  
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The educational philosophy of Tsinghua is to "train students with integrity." Among over 120,000 students who have graduated from Tsinghua since its founding are many outstanding scholars, eminent entrepreneurs and great statesmen remembered and respected by their fellow Chinese citizens.
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and economic aid for the development of provinces and  
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regions throughout China.
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With the motto of “Self-Discipline and Social Commitment” and the spirit of “Actions Speak Louder than Words”, Tsinghua University is dedicated to the well-being of Chinese society and to world development.
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One of the earliest Chinese universities to invite foreign
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teachers, Tsinghua University in recent years has  
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established sound relations with many world-famous
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universities. More and more overseas scholars and  
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students come to study and work at Tsinghua and many
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important international meetings are held here. The  
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University also welcomes a number of renowned figures
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from various countries, including state and international
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organization heads, university presidents, Nobel Prize
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winners, and CEOs of multinational corporations.
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In the new century, Tsinghua University will draw on
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its heritage of excellence and make full use of its
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comprehensive advantages to mold itself into a world-
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class university and contribute further to China’s
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modernization and prosperity.
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Founded in 1911, Tsinghua University--one of China’s most famous universities--is situated in a former Qing Dynasty imperial garden surrounded by many historical sites in northwest Beijing. Tsinghua’s evolution over the past 98 years has been closely linked to China’s development. Tsinghua University today subscribes to the education ideal of comprehensive mastery of Chinese and foreign, classic and modern knowledge in the sciences and the humanities. This ideal is inspired by the mottos “Self-discipline and Social Commitment,” “Rigor, Diligence, Veracity, and Creativity,” “Actions Speak Louder Than Words,” and its core spirit “Patriotism, Devotion and Pursuing Excellence”. Tsinghua University has produced more than 160,000 graduates, many of whom have become distinguished scholars and leaders in all walks of life. They have contributed significantly to China’s economic, social, cultural, educational and scientific development. Tsinghua is an important center in China for nurturing talented students and promoting advanced scientific research. A comprehensive, research-oriented, and open university, Tsinghua has developed an integrated education platform in science, engineering, the humanities, and medicine. Taking talent cultivation as its basic task, Tsinghua University has an accomplished faculty, a comprehensive program of interdiscipl inary studies, a conducive environment for teaching and research, and a broad range of cultural activities. All of these advantages provide its students a pleasant environment for their all-round development. Aiming at nurturing talented students with innovative spirit, Tsinghua has developed a complete system for undergraduate and postgraduate education and provides many off-campus high level training programs.

Tsinghua University is dedicated to the idea that scientific research should meet the strategic demands of the nation. The University is also committed to keeping its scientific research on the cutting edge of world scientific developments. It promotes both basic and applied research and has made significant achievements through independent innovation. The University stresses social service, the promotion of technology transfer, and economic aid for the development of provinces and regions throughout China. One of the earliest Chinese universities to invite foreign teachers, Tsinghua University in recent years has established sound relations with many world-famous universities. More and more overseas scholars and students come to study and work at Tsinghua and many important international meetings are held here. The University also welcomes a number of renowned figures from various countries, including state and international organization heads, university presidents, Nobel Prize winners, and CEOs of multinational corporations. In the new century, Tsinghua University will draw on its heritage of excellence and make full use of its comprehensive advantages to mold itself into a world- class university and contribute further to China’s modernization and prosperity.

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Our Team

The Instructor

Guoqiang Chen , PhD, Professor


Research Experience:

Postdoc., University of Nottingham, UK，1990-1992

Postdoc., University of Alberta, Canada，1992-1994

Associate Professor, Tsinghua University，1994-1997

Professor, Tsinghua University，1997-Present


Research areas and interests:

Industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology

Microbial synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)

Microbial metabolic engineering

Functions of PHA in microbial physiology

Application of PHA as tissue engineering materials

Applications of PHA as biodegradable materials and as biofuels

The Advisor

Huashuo Chu

  • Name: Huashuo Chu, MD, Senior Technician
  • Email: chuhuashuo@yahoo.com
  • Education:
    • 2009/07 senior technician, Stem Cell Center, Tsinghua University
    • 2006/09-2009/06 Master Degree, major in Biotechnology of Food, College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University
    • 2002/09-2006/07 Bachelor Degree, major in Bioengineering, College of Food Science & Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University
  • Research Areas and Interests::
    • Reprogramming and Niche in Stem Cell
  • Hobby: Chorus
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The Students

  • Name: Wanyang WANG
  • Email: chuxiu07@gmail.com
  • Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
  • Major: Life Science and Biotechnology
  • Experience:
    • 2008/05 Attend the second Model United Nations of Tsinghua
    • 2008/10 Champion in the school debate competition
    • 2009/3 First Prize in the Capital University Life Science Competition
    • 2009/7-8 Intern in Novozymes
    • 2009/10 Emcee of Student Festival’s Evening Party
    • 2009/7-present lecturer in school specimen centers
    • 2009/6 our iGEM team
  • Hobby:traveling, skating
  • Name: ZHANG Yunxiao
  • Email: wishyx@gmail.com
  • Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
  • Major: Life Science and Biotechnology
  • Experience:
    • 2008/10 Beijing International Marathon, 10km
    • 2009/7-present lecturer in school specimen centers
    • 2010/4 our iGEM team
  • Hobby: Swimming, Jogging, Programming, etc
  • Motto: We're all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.
  • Name: Yang Jiang
  • Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
  • Major: Life Science
  • Experience:
    • 2006/10 Prize in National High School Physics Competition in 2006
    • 2006/10 Prize in National High School Mathematics Competition in 2006
    • 2008/08 Volunteer in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
    • 2008/10 Join Structural biology center at Tsinghua University
    • 2009/09 Join iGEM team of Tsinghua University
  • Intreset: Physics,Maths,Neuroscience,iPS,Synthetic biology
  • Hobby:Soccer,Jogging,Mind-Wandering
  • Motto:Never,Never,Never Give Up
  • Name: Xiaoming Li
  • Email: 443200757lxm@gmail.com
  • Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
  • Major: Life Science and Biotechnology
  • Experience:
    • 2008/4 A Member of the student publishcenter of Life Science, Tsinghua
    • 2009/4 Leader of the student publishcenter of Life Science, Tsinghua
    • 2009/6 our iGEM team
  • Hobby:sleeping
  • Motto: Do who you are
  • Name: Yifeng Wang
  • Email: wyf07@mailis.tsinghua.edu.cn
  • Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
  • Major: Life Science and Biotechnology
  • Experience:
    • 2008/2 A Member of Tsinghua Taekwondo Team
    • 2008/4 A Member of Debating Team in School of Life Science, Tsinghua
    • 2008/5 A Member of Newspaper Editers in School of Life Science, Tsinghua
    • 2008/9 A Member of Tsinghua Skating Team
    • 2009/3 Awarded "Pacesetter" in Students Science Association in School of Life Science, Tsinghua
    • 2009/6 Studying in Immunology Lab in Medical School, Tsinghua
    • 2009/11 A Member of Tsinghua iGEM09 Team, Gold Medal
    • 2010/7 The Leader of Tsinghua Speech Association
    • 2010/7 The Vice Secretary in Youth League committee in School of Life Science, Tsinghua
  • Hobby: Biology, Basketball, Taekwondo, Poem, History and Speech
  • Motto: Only the Strong Ones can stand the Test of Time
  • Name: Teng LI
  • Email: litengsier@gmail.com
  • Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
  • Major: Biological Science and Biotechnology
  • Experience:
    • 2006/04 Prize in National High School Student Biological Competition in 2006
    • 2009/04 First prize of Bio-festival general knowledge test
    • 2009/10 Lecture on the National University Student Innovation Forum
    • 2010/4 Leader of Tsinghua iGEM team
  • Hobby: Tennis Ball, Swimming, Traveling, History
  • Motto: Seek for greater perfection
  • Name: Shi Jingwen
  • Email: bighead1222@hotmail.com
  • Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
  • Major: Life Science and Biotechnology
  • Experience:
    • 2006/04 Prize in National High School Student Mathematics Competition
    • 2008/08 Urban service volunteer for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
    • 2010/04 our iGEM team
  • Hobby: Photographing, reading, traveling, watching TV
  • Motto: It is only in the mysterious equation of love that any logical reasons can be found.
  • Name: LI Yuchao
  • Email: mulan_12@sina.com.cn
  • Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
  • Major: Life Science and Biotechnology
  • Experience:
    • 2006/04 Prize in National High School Student Mathematics Competition in 2005
    • 2007/04 Prize in National High School Student Physics Competition in 2006
    • 2009/10 Beijing International Marathon, 21km
    • 2010/04 our iGEM team
  • Hobby: Piano,Sports,Photographing, reading, traveling
  • Motto: HAKUNA MATATA^_^
  • Name: Zhang Yang
  • Email: xiaowupili@hotmail.com
  • Education: School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Technology.
  • Major: Biotechnology
  • Experience:
    • 2006 Second prize in National High School Student Biology Competition
    • 2008 Volunteer in Beijing 2008 Olympics
    • 2009 Participated in "XingHuo" research project
    • 2010 Joined Tsinghua iGEM team
  • Hobby: Watching Friends
  • Motto: “Life is never fair, and perhaps it is a good thing for most of us that it is not.”
  • Name: Yulin Mai
  • Email: maiyl08@mailis.tsinghua.edu.cn
  • Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
  • Major: Clinical Medicine
  • Experience:
    • 2008/09 A Member of Basketball Team in School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua
    • 2010/04 A member of Newspaper Editers in School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua
    • 2010/05 A member of Tsinghua iGEM10 Team, Tsinghua
  • Hobby: Medicine, Basketball, Handball, Travelling, Photography
  • Motto: A man can be destroyed but not defeated.
  • Name: Wantong Hu
  • Education: School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ.
  • Major: Life Science and Biotechnology
  • Experience:
    • 2008/10 Join the volleyball team of department of Life science
    • 2009/7 Become President of Tsinghua Volleyball Association
    • 2009/7 our iGEM team
    • Hobby:sports
  • Name: Danyang He
  • Email: hdy0908@gmail.com
  • Education: School of Life Sciences,Tsinghua Univ.
  • Major: Biological Science and Biotechnology
  • Experience:
    • 2006/04 Prize in National High School Student Chemistry Competition
    • 2009/06 a member of our iGEM team
  • Hobby: Reading,Dreaming & writing
  • Motto: Life is a pure flame,and we live by an invisible sun within us. -------Sir Thomas Browne .
  • Name: GU Xiang
  • Email: gumilton@gmail.com
  • Education:
    • Program of Biological Science, School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua Univ, 2008.
    • Exchange Program, School of Molecular & Biomedical Science, Faculty of Science, University of Adelaide, 2010
  • Major: Biological Science
  • Experience:
    • 2008/09 A Member of Tsinghua Skating Association
    • 2008/10 The First Prize of AD Cup for Freshman Electronic Information Technology Competition in Tsinghua University, as the Leader of the Team from Biological Department, Together with Three Other Teammates
    • 2008/10 a Member of Techgroup in the Students' Science and Technology Association of Biological Department in Tsinghua Univ
    • 2009/06 a Director of Techgroup in the Students' Science and Technology Association of Biological Department in Tsinghua Univ
    • 2009/10 a Member of Chief Volunteers for Tsinghua University Centenary Celebration
    • 2010/04 Our iGEM Team
  • Hobby:
    • Playing all games as long as there is someone who can play~
    • Sports like basketball, football, EX-Sports & so on~
    • Wandering online~
  • Motto: Yesterday is a history, tomorrow is a mystery and TODAY IS A GIFT! HERE WE ARE TO BEGIN!

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