MBio Graduate School Induction 2012

1. MBio Graduate SchoolInduction 2012 A/Prof Sharon Ricardo and Dr Shae-Lee Cox School of Biomedical Sciences

2. 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)

3. 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.

4. What have we done so far? • Website

5. What have we done so far?

6. What have we done so far? • Website • e-bulletin Presentation title

7. What have we done so far? • Website • e-bulletin • Three Minute Thesis Competition

8. What have we done so far? • Website • e-bulletin • Three Minute Thesis Competition • Anthony Koelmeyer International PhD Excellence Awards

9. What have we done so far? • Website • e-bulletin • Three Minute Thesis Competition • Anthony KoelmeyerAwards • MBio Merck Millipore Best Student Paper Award Presentation title

10. What have we done so far? • Website • e-bulletin • 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. Presentation title

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

12. 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 • Booklet and presentations are available on the website

13. 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 Presentation title

14. 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

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

16. 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