Summary

The Apprentice programs are small, hands-on workshops in which scientists, technologists and innovators educate curious minds on the workings and wonders of their chosen fields.

Combining biology, chemistry and physics, biomedical science examines the genetic and environmental causes of disease, and explores prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Today, translational research enables scientists to take discoveries from the laboratory bench to the hospital bed.

Apprentices will have a chance to experiment at QIMR Berghofer, a world-leading medical research institute to learn the techniques used to study the body’s immune responses to invaders like Ross River virus.

Notes

• Capacity limit of 18 per session.
• Program is best suited to participants aged 15 and over.
• Participants aged 12 to 14 may be admitted if accompanied by a paying adult (children under 12 will not be permitted).
• Covered footwear is essential.
• School and international study groups must be accompanied by a teacher (basic scientific English language skills are essential).