300 million people worldwide are living with a rare disease. There are over 7,000 rare diseases, over 70 per cent of which are genetic and start in childhood. One of the most contentious issues in science is the promise of treating genetic disease through modifying early-stage human embryos, referred to as heritable human genome editing. While the…
Topic: Health and Medical
Katherine South Primary School Meet the Scientist
Katherine South Primary School host an annual Meet the Scientist Science Expo, where we run different interactive stalls, and host outside organisations including Health Services, Emergency Services, Australian Defence Forces showcasing the science behind their trades, the local library and the Northern Territory School of Music. It is a great afternoon where students and their…
Medical Laboratory Professionals- Unsung Heroes of Pandemic
We invite you to join us and make an investment in your career, contribute to the development of the profession and increase the profile of medical sciences. This online video presentation highlights the qualification requirements of a medical laboratory scientist in Australia.
Young Tassie Scientists at the HIVE
Space, caves and bugs – where else would you find out first-hand about these? The Young Tassie Scientists will be sharing what they know in this special National Science Week session. Bring along your curiosity to the Tasmanian Science Centre at Hive and be prepared to be amazed. There will be 8 amazing scientists joining…
Young Tassie Scientists at Bagdad Primary School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Chelsea Long– Icy Time Traveller (Antarctic scientist) Nina Gunawan – Brewing Superior Chemicals 24/7 (chemist) Jake Newland – If…
Young Tassie Scientists at Bothwell District School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Chelsea Long – Icy Time Traveller (Antarctic scientist) Nina Gunawan – Brewing Superior Chemicals 24/7 (chemist) Jake Newland –…
Young Tassie Scientists at Ulverstone Primary School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Angus Olding – Spontaneously Combustible (chemist) Jake Newland – If DNA Could Fly (neuroscientist and geneticist) Shasta Henry – Bug Girl! (entomologist)…
Young Tassie Scientists at Forth Primary School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Thomas Lewis – Brain Electrician (neuroscience) Alyce Hennessy – I Come From Down Under (speleology) Courtney Clark – Putting the…
Young Tassie Scientists at Yolla District School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Thomas Lewis – Brain Electrician (neuroscience) Alyce Hennessy – I Come From Down Under (speleology) Lyzette Matthews – Unravelling ALS: Race…
Young Tassie Scientists at Somerset Primary School
Young Tassie Scientists are early career researchers who are keen to share their work through interactive talks and hands-on activities in Tasmanian schools during National Science Week. The Young Tassie Scientists on this school visit are: Thomas Lewis – Brain Electrician (neuroscience) Alyce Hennessy – I Come From Down Under (speleology) Lyzette Matthews – Unravelling ALS:…