Looking to get a taste of what it’s like working in a medical research laboratory? QIMR Berghofer host a one day science experience program during the school holidays each year. Students can undertake a day of training in practical skills related to genetics, infectious disease or blood biology in our purpose built education laboratory facilities. You will learn a range of skills including:
- Pipetting and serial dilutions
- DNA extraction and PCR
- Agarose gel electrophoresis
- Vortexing and centrifugation
- Microscopy
- Blood smears
The program is open to Queensland high school students in years 10, 11 or 12 and is free to attend.
2024 PROGRAM DATES
Tuesday 3 April, 2024(Applications closed)Wednesday 4 April, 2024(Applications closed)Friday 20 September, 2024(Applications closed)Wednesday 11 December, 2024(Applications closed)Thursday 12 December, 2024(Applications closed)
Applications will re-open in January each year.
Applications for the 2024 Holiday Science Program have now closed and offers will be sent out shortly.
Places are limited, so if you do not receive an offer in this round, we strongly encourage you to re-apply for future rounds.
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FIND OUT MORE
To find out more about this program, contact our Education Coordinator.
Education Coordinator
Dr Liam St Pierre (Mon-Wed) T (07) 3362 0307
Dr Manuel Serrano Santos (Wed-Fri) T (07) 3845 3919
E schools@qimrberghofer.edu.au