A/Prof Sharon Ricardo Dr Sharon Flecknoe School of Biomedical Sciences
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A/Prof Sharon Ricardo
Dr Sharon FlecknoeSchool of Biomedical Sciences
MBio Graduate School
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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
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MBio Graduate School at a glance
• MBio is biomedical sciences at Monash University• Times Higher 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
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CSIRO
The Australian Synchrotron
Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychology medicine
Bioengineering
Monash University, Clayton Campus
MBio Location
MBio
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Monash Health Research Precinct
Monash Institute of Medical Research
Monash Medical Centre
Prince Henry’s Institute
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Collaboration: AMREP
Baker/IDI
Burnet Institute
School of Public Health and Preventative Medicine
Australian Centrefor Blood Diseases
Central Clinical School
Alfred Hospital
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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
MATF
Confocal microscope
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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
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MBio Website
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/mbio-gradschool/
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Sources of assistance:
•Graduate Coordinator
•Head of Department
•Other postgraduates
•Monash Postgraduate Association
•University Counselling
Questions and Concerns
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HDR Co-ordinators
• A/Prof Jane Black Anatomy and Developmental Biology
• Prof Mibel Aguilar Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• A/Profs Hans Netter and Anna RoujeinikovaMicrobiology
• A/Prof Sharon RicardoMonash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories
• Prof Wayne Hodgson and Dr Emma JonesPharmacology
• Prof Wayne Hodgson and Dr Emma JonesPhysiology• Dr Marianne Tare and A/Prof Helena ParkingtonMedical imaging and Radiation Sciences• Drs James Bourne and Penny RowlettAustralian Regenerative Medicine institute (ARMI)
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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
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Programs and Events
• Communication
– E-bulletin
• Three minute thesis competition
• Information Sessions
• Social events
• Leadership and Mentorship opportunities
• Workshops
• Multidisciplinary research platforms (themes)
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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
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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!
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- 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!
Monash Sport
- Doug Ellis Swimming Pool- Casual Court Hire
Visit www.sport.monash.edu
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