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Genetics
Welcome to the Genetics team!
So what is
Genetics all about?
When you think 'Genetics', do you think of -
a) Cute double helix jeans for genes badges, OR
b) Somebody’s pea plant experiments, OR
c) That it has something to do with a code being broken? Be it the Da
Vinci code or the DNA one?
Here in Genetics, you can discard your familiar notion of the double helix being the epitome of genetics and embrace new ideas of mice, maths, and medicine. With four reporters, we were able to explore a wide range of disciplines among the geneticists. The range of disciplines means that Genetics has something to offer to almost everyone. Come delve into the variety that is a 'Day In Science - GENETICS'!
Team
Manager: Michaela Blasina
Advanced Science - Microbiology and Immunology (“which
sounds a lot worse than it is”)
“As for my experience on the DIS project, I did not get to spend
a lot of time with a particular scientist but, rather I travelled around
to see how my team mates were going.”
Producer:
Kate Gonski
Advanced Science - Physiology
Kate is interested in the way that the body works and health related issues.
“The most intriguing aspect of the DIS was when our scientist
enthusiastically took us on a tour of the Garvan Institute; the first
and only stop was the gym!”
Reporter:
Raymond Gutierrez
Advanced Science - Mathematics & Finance
Raymond spent his DIS with Dr Scott Sisson, a university lecturer working
in the mathematical (or statistical) aspect of Genetics.
“There's nothing better than being told that doing the thing
you love most can take you anywhere - and I mean ANYWHERE. Which area
of work is it you ask? - It is Mathematics. From Engineering to Environmental
Biology; from Genetics to Finance; It is truly the universal science.
And, as Galileo once said: 'The book of nature is written in mathematics'
”
Reporter:
Mason Yockey
Advanced Science - Molecular Biology
“Greetings, young scientist. I spent the day with a researcher
in Oncology (the study of cancer). Doing so gave me insights not only
into the workings of a laboratory but also into discoveries that are only
now being circulated around the medical community. One example: certain
types of cancer only worsen when treated with chemotherapy. That is certainly
fascinating and highly significant. Events like this 'Day In Science'
project are educational in many ways. Having the job of Reporter placed
me, for a moment, on the cutting edge.”
Reporter:
Kristen Symonds
Advanced Science
Kristen spent her day following Dr Anne Turner around Sydney’s Children’s
Hospital.
Reporter:
Justin Terry
Advanced Science
Justin spent his Day In Science with his father, a high school biology
teacher who keeps mutant mice for experiments in pursuing his PhD.
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