Merck Frosst ‘Exploring Minds’ Workshops
March 17, 2009 by admin
Held Tuesday, April 14, 2009 (10:00 am)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 (10:00 am)
“A MICROBIAL MYSTERY” Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Seneca College
An outbreak occurs! A bacterial contaminant is suspected! How do microbiologists determine the identity of the microscopic culprit? Be a microbial sleuth and track down the world’s smallest living organisms. In this hands-on workshop students will use modern microbiological laboratory techniques to identify unknown, non-pathogenic bacteria.
Tuesday, April 14th (11:00 a.m.)
Wednesday, April 15th (11:00 a.m.)
“FRONTIER IN GENOMICS”
Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Seneca College
Students enrolled in this workshop will get hands-on experience in genomic identification and how this information can be used for identification of drug targets, new proteins and genetic differences between individuals.
Tuesday, April 14th (1:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 15th (1:00 p.m.)
“CSI AT HOME AND IN THE LAB”
Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Seneca College
Learn how to isolate DNA using only materials that you can find in your household. Then using techniques, learn how they can lead to catching the criminal.
This year’s exhibition is in the Stone Lobby of the Medical Sciences Building at the University of Toronto, 1 King’s College Circle; April 14-15, 2009.
