Sophie van der Vlugt is a Master student Molecular Life Sciences at Wageningen University. HHHer development into a synthetic biologist and virologist means diving into the depths of science and life itself. She also thinks it is imperative to involve society in this process and discuss these sometimes controversial subjects with a broad public. These interests come together in the iGEM competition that she is currently participating in with 9 other students, to develop a biofilter to help solve the Dutch nitrogen crisis. If not talking about science, Sophie loves training for her next triathlon, reading and spending time with friends.