Changes

The goal of McGill BioDesign is an official Engineering Undergraduate Society design team whose goal is to create prototypes address real-world issues by finding solutions at the intersection of engineering, biology, and productsbusiness. We work on biotechnology projects and present them at competitions, in order to fulfill unmet healthcare needs through novel biotechnology. Additionallyprovide students with research experience, our team establishes build a peercommunity for like-based platform for undergraduate minded students to gain research from a range of backgrounds, and offer networking and professional development opportunities through workshops and laboratory experiencetutorials.==Annual Competitions==BioDesign participates in the Biodesign Challenge (BDC) each year. Our overall purpose This is to serve the field of healthcare through useful contributions to the an international, multidisciplinary competition focused on innovation in biotechnology community, while developing and perfecting the research skills of the Bioengineers of tomorrowbioengineering. The competition hosts 30+ schools from 8 different countries at a 2-day summit in New York City.

==Annual CompetitionsCurrent Projects==McGill BioDesign has been competing ===Micro-Na (2021- )===Our team seeks to design a microneedle patch that can fluorescently detect sodium levels in the Biodesign Challenge body, allowing for simple and non-invasive monitoring. | [https://www.mcgillbiodesign.com/projects/micro-na Read more about Micro-Na here!]===SOlar-A (BDC2020- ) every summer as of 2018===Our goal is to fight the water crisis, specifically in Honduras. The crisis disproportionately affects developing countries; hence we are creating a water filtration backpack that is low-cost, durable, and eco-friendly. This competition takes place at Solar-A not only facilitates safe transportation and provides low-cost filtration, but also uses the mechanical walking movement from traveling to the Museum water source to power a sensor capable of Modern Art (MoMA) and Parsons School of Design in New York City in which Universities from around detecting when the world present their prototypeswater is potable. | [https://www.mcgillbiodesign.com/projects/solar-a Read more about SOlar-A here!]

==Current Projects=====Digital Glucose Sensor TransmittermicROS (2021-2022) ===The objective Hello! Welcome to micROS—a collaboration between McGill Biodesign and the McGill Rocket Team! Together, we are investigating the changes in levels of this project reactive oxidative species in microgravity and hypergravity environments. Our McGill Biodesign team is to develop focused on designing 1) the microfluidic chip composed of channels for the flow of reagents and a transmitter capable microwell holding the cells, in which the reaction will take place, 2) the perfusion system for timely and efficient delivery of transforming short-wave radio frequency into Wifi or cellular signalreagents to the microwell containing the cells, and 3) the hydrogel that can attach the cells will be embedded in to be kept alive throughout the glucose monitors worn by diabetic patientsexperiment. | [https://drivewww.googlemcgillbiodesign.com/file/d/1GH--pB-_35Rv_NkLGpHmr-gwGKntdmUJprojects/viewmicros Read more about micROS here!]

===Bacculovirus Gene TherapyAlgo (2020-2021)===The objective Algal blooms are overgrowths of algae that often result from an imbalance of nutrients in bodies of this project water, aggravated by agricultural runoff and industrial waste. They can decrease the oxygen content in the water, block sunlight from aquatic life, and produce harmful toxins. Algo is to develop a film service that will promote implements devices into bodies of water to control the healing levels of chronic wounds (such as diabetic foot ulcers)algae. The collected algae biomass can then be sold or processed further to create fertilizer, biodiesel, using a novel technique that involves transient growth factor expression delivered via baculovirus vectorsand other value-added products.| https://drive.googleAlgo devices consume unwanted algal blooms to produce useful biomass and, in the process, restore the health of aquatic ecosystems.com/file/d/1Dhihtx6SIIjQF63ucpVBSmQFIAvo5P9o/view

===MAAscreen 2017-2018===MAAscreen, our eco-friendly After winning prizes in entrepreneurship from both impact200 and biodegradable sunscreen, resolves many environmental issues that arise from conventional sunscreens. The chemical UV filters in these sunscreens, such as oxybenzone, threaten the marine environment. We made it our mission to find a safer, more natural alternative for consumers. Inspired by the concept of biomimicry, we came up with the idea of extracting mycosporine like amino acids (MAAs) from algae. These compounds provide broad-UV protection similar to current available sunscreens. To minimize environmental harmDobson Cup, we developed Algo became a product whose lifecycle would benefit the environment at every step of the waystartup company.| [https://lucaslmhbwww.githubmcgillbiodesign.iocom/biodesignwebsiteprojects/algo Read more about Algo here!]

===ActivAid 2018Baculovirus Gene Therapy (2019-20192020) ===ActivAID is an effective wound dressing that not only accelerates wound The Baculovirus team worked to develop a transient gene therapy delivery system using baculoviruses. Particular focus was given to growth factors critical to the healingprocess and lacking in many chronic wounds, but also has antibacterial properties, wound cleaning actionsuch as diabetic foot ulcers. Unfortunately, and scar prevention capabilities. Such unique properties are achieved this project was halted by combining a specific alginate hydrogel and bioactive glass.| https://drive.googlethe COVID-19 pandemic.com/file/d/1j51zWCLz6Kakx2x8YCVH6V8ccXMricBx/view

McGill BioDesign recruits new members every Fall semester.We are also currently recruiting External Coordinators to assist with planning and running our upcoming Technical Case Competition. | [https://www.mcgillbiodesign.com/team/recruitment See our recruitment page for more details!]