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GTAC - Parasites in Focus Program

The Gene Technology Access Centre (GTAC) is Victoria’s leading source of Life Sciences learning and education. GTAC and the Australian Society for Parasitology provided a unique program for selected Year 10 students from St Albans Secondary College to explore the nature and diversity of parasitic organisms, their impacts on human and animal health, and to interact with local parasitologists to learn more about their work. The program featured an opening address by an eminent field parasitologist and laboratory and ICT workshops, including microscopy of parasites and molecular-based experiments, guided by a scientist mentor. The students really enjoyed the GTAC experience and increased their knowledge of parasites significantly.

Angela Hanley

Science Co-ordinator