Perkins Profs 1.0.
This after-school program offers motivated high school students an opportunity to learn medical research techniques and skills under the guidance of researchers.
Introduction to Medical Research
Students are guided by Perkins research scientists through the lab techniques and knowledge used to understand medical research. The program provides introductions to the following tools and techniques:
- Using Micropipettes and Laboratory Equipment
- Staining and Visualising Cancer Cells
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
- Bioinformatics
- Disease diagnostics and contact tracing
- Protein Gel Electrophoresis
- Restriction Enzymes
The course concludes with a graduation in the final week where family members are invited to celebrate the attendee’s achievements.
REGISTRATIONS OPEN
SUITABLE FOR:
Students in Year 10-12
DURATION: 10 Weeks (during Term 2)
TIME:
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm weekly
WHERE:
LotteryWest BioDiscovery Centre
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
6 Verdun St
Nedlands WA 6008
COST:
$370 per person
PLEASE NOTE CANCELLATION POLICY: A refund of the registration fee will only be made if the Centre is notified one week prior to the program start date.
