Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

UOttawa Researchers Win Gold for Innovative Medication Project

3/18/2025

40 3

Summary

Story summary

Undergraduate researchers at the University of Ottawa have launched the innovative Phytogene project, harnessing transgenic plants to create cost-effective medications, including GLP-1 receptor agonists. This sustainable approach tackles medication shortages head-on. Celebrated with a gold medal at the iGEM Grand Jamboree, the team is eager to enhance production for wider pharmaceutical use.

1 of 1

Story summary

Undergraduate researchers at the University of Ottawa have launched the innovative Phytogene project, harnessing transgenic plants to create cost-effective medications, including GLP-1 receptor agonists. This sustainable approach tackles medication shortages head-on. Celebrated with a gold medal at the iGEM Grand Jamboree, the team is eager to enhance production for wider pharmaceutical use.