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A/Prof Sharon Ricardo Dr Sharon Flecknoe School of Biomedical Sciences

MBio Graduate School. A/Prof Sharon Ricardo Dr Sharon Flecknoe School of Biomedical Sciences. Biosciences Precinct Monash Biosciences (MBio). MBio Graduate School Anatomy and Developmental Biology Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Microbiology

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A/Prof Sharon Ricardo Dr Sharon Flecknoe School of Biomedical Sciences

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  1. MBio Graduate School A/Prof Sharon Ricardo Dr Sharon Flecknoe School of Biomedical Sciences

  2. Biosciences PrecinctMonash Biosciences (MBio) • MBio Graduate School • Anatomy and Developmental Biology • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology • Microbiology • Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories • Pharmacology • Physiology • Medical imaging and Radiation Sciences • Australian Regenerative Medicine institute (ARMI) • Academic and Student Management Committee

  3. MBio Graduate School at a glance • MBio is biomedical sciences at Monash University • TimesHigher World University Rankings placed 25th in the world for Life Sciences and Biomedicine • 510 research and teaching staff • 278 PhD students • MBio’s research income totalled $47 million in 2009

  4. MBio Location Monash University, Clayton Campus CSIRO Bioengineering Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychology medicine MBio The Australian Synchrotron

  5. Monash Health Research Precinct Monash Institute of Medical Research Monash Medical Centre Prince Henry’s Institute

  6. Collaboration: AMREP • Baker/IDI • Burnet Institute • School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine • Australian Centrefor Blood Diseases • Central Clinical School • Alfred Hospital

  7. MBio core facilities Animal models: mice, zebra fish, sheep, non-human primates Flow Cytometry: cell sorting Micromon: DNA sequencing Monash Antibody Technologies Facility Flowcore Monash Micro Imaging: microscopy and imaging support Confocal microscope MATF

  8. MBio core facilities continued Protein Production: high-throughput protein purification Structural Biology and Bioinformatics: protein crystal isolation and sequence analysis Proteomics Facility: protein identification and analysis In vitro and in vivo diagnostics: Biochip and molecular imaging Important links with campus facilities Protein Production Unit X-ray crystallography

  9. MBio Website http://www.med.monash.edu.au/mbio-gradschool/

  10. Sources of assistance: • Graduate Coordinator • Head of Department • Other postgraduates • Monash Postgraduate Association • University Counselling Questions and Concerns

  11. HDR Co-ordinators • A/Prof Jane Black Anatomy and Developmental Biology • Prof Mibel Aguilar Biochemistry and Molecular Biology • A/Profs Hans Netter and Anna Roujeinikova Microbiology • A/Prof Sharon Ricardo Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories • Prof Wayne Hodgson and Dr Emma Jones Pharmacology • Prof Wayne Hodgson and Dr Emma Jones Physiology • Dr Marianne Tare and A/Prof Helena Parkington Medical imaging and Radiation Sciences • Drs James Bourne and Penny Rowlett Australian Regenerative Medicine institute (ARMI)

  12. MBio Graduate School • Enhancement of scientific and professional development • Provide opportunities for interaction and collaboration • Enrichment of the PhD experience and preparation for a range of future careers • Professional Development Portfolios to broaden skill base • Provide mentorship and leadership programs • Provide increased interactions and collaborations • Emphasis on multidisciplinary and HDR graduate attributes • eg. EMBL and A-STAR (Singapore) • Workshops and access to platform technologies

  13. Programs and Events • Communication • E-bulletin • Three minute thesis competition • Information Sessions • Social events • Leadership and Mentorship opportunities • Workshops • Multidisciplinary research platforms (themes)

  14. Research Training • OHS induction • Online and workshops • Animal and human ethic s • Training sessions • Commercialisation and IP • IT resources • Hargrave-Andrew Library • Databases • MRGS Resources

  15. Advice for Students • Get involved and take responsibility for your project • Work hard • Enjoy yourself • Read the literature • Plan your days and weeks carefully - deadlines • Keep a good lab book • Be active, not passive in your approach • Go to seminars • Make the most of opportunities for conferences • Join societies, take courses • Healthy body, healthy mind!

  16. Monash Sport • Gym • Group Fitness Classes • Monash Sport offers a range of group fitness classes • TeamMONASHTM Events • You can volunteer too to be a part of the event! • Doug Ellis Swimming Pool • Casual Court Hire Visitwww.sport.monash.edu

  17. ‘I am still learning’

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