Iman Karibzhanova — HTGAA Spring 2026
About me
Hi! I’m Iman, a newly-turned synthetic bio fanatic based in Vancouver. My project aims to engineer an autonomously bioluminescent plant using firefly genes, utilizing recent discoveries in luciferin biosynthesis to eliminate the need for external substrate application.
Age: 24
Interests: haggling lab equipment on eBay, genetic engineering, bioart, bioluminescence
