MBio Graduate School Induction 2012

Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

MBio Graduate SchoolInduction 2012

A/Prof Sharon Ricardo and Dr Shae-Lee CoxSchool of Biomedical Sciences

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MBio Graduate School Encompasses ~ 265 students currently enrolled:

– Anatomy and Developmental Biology

– Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

– Microbiology

– Pharmacology

– Physiology

– Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

– Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories

– Australian Regenerative Medicine

Institute (ARMI)

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History

2006 Prof Elizabeth Blackburn visit.

2007 Working group developed graduate school proposal.

2008 Funding obtained from DVC(R), Faculty and SOBS.

2009 Establishment of MBio Graduate School.

Aims

Enrich and broaden the student experience;

Provide opportunities for scientific and professional development;

Provide international postgraduate opportunities;

Access to multidisciplinary research platforms;

Provide increased interactions and collaborations amongst the student cohort.

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What have we done so far? Website

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What have we done so far?

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What have we done so far? Website

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What have we done so far? Website

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Three Minute Thesis Competition

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What have we done so far? Website

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Three Minute Thesis Competition

Anthony Koelmeyer International PhD Excellence Awards

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What have we done so far? Website

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Three Minute Thesis Competition

Anthony Koelmeyer Awards

MBio Merck Millipore Best Student Paper Award

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What have we done so far? Website

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Three Minute Thesis Competition

Anthony Koelmeyer International PhD Excellence Awards

MBio Merck Millipore Best Student Paper

PhD Leadership Program

• Run in conjunction with BEAU• PhD students supervise work experience students

from JMSS.

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What have we done so far? Website

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Three Minute Thesis Competition

Anthony Koelmeyer International PhD Excellence Awards

MBio Merck Millipore Award

PhD Leadership Program

PhD Writing–up desk spaces

• Desks available in Bld 13D for PhD students• Photocopier and phone facilities.• Application forms on the website.

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What have we done so far? Website

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Three Minute Thesis Competition

Anthony Koelmeyer Awards

MBio Merck Millipore Award

PhD Leadership Program

PhD Writing–up desk spaces

Induction Program

• Booklet and presentations are available on the website

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What have we done so far? Website

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Three Minute Thesis Competition

Anthony Koelmeyer International PhD Excellence Awards

MBio Merck Millipore Award

PhD Leadership Program

PhD Writing–up desk spaces

Induction Program

Special seminars

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What have we done so far? Website

e-bulletin

Three Minute Thesis Competition

Anthony Koelmeyer Awards

MBio Merck Millipore Award

PhD Leadership Program

PhD Writing–up desk spaces

Induction Program

Special seminars

Sponsor social events

Location: Level 1, bld 76/77, coffee pods $1 from reception

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What have we done so far? Website

e-bulletin

Three Minute Thesis Competition

Anthony Koelmeyer International PhD Excellence Awards

MBio Merck Millipore Award

PhD Leadership Program

PhD Writing–up desk spaces

Induction Program

Special seminars

Sponsor social events

Coffee Machine

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What have we done so far? Guidelines for PhD Advisory panels & confirmation of candidature

Scholarship applications and awards (Faculty and MRGS)

Contact Departmental HDR co-ordinator

Student representative

MBio Contacts

A/Prof Sharon Ricardo

Dr Shae Cox

Graduateschool.mbio@monash.edu