The Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) is designed to enrich biology learning and teaching, particularly at A-level and key stage 4, through the experience and excitement of real-world bioscience. ABE provides schools and colleges with free CPD training, equipment loans and all the consumables needed to run molecular biology practicals.
Course 1 covers restriction enzyme digests, ligations and gel electrophoresis.
ABE is an international programme, and the University of Hull is an established hub.
Each new school/college needs to book places for TWO people, one teacher and one technician. Trainee teachers may book a single place.
The training programme consists of the following:
- Introduction to the programme and supporting resources
- Hands-on training with the equipment
- Lesson planning and integration of the programme with the taught curriculum.
- Health and safety considerations
- Question and answer sessions with facilitators
- Training in setting up equipment and reagents required
- Practice of key techniques
- Troubleshooting and support from ABE technicians
A contribution of £300 is available for supply cover providing both a teacher and technician attend.
Further information available from AMGEN Biotech Experience website (University at Herfordshire).
The course will take place on the University of Hull campus, joining instructions will be sent closer to the event.
For queries please contact Dr Mauro Adriel Rinaldi (M.Rinaldi@hull.ac.uk) or Dr Tyler Howell-Bray (T.Howell-Bray@hull.ac.uk)
F eedback from previous courses:
- 'Great to have access to high quality equipment and consumables..'
- 'All the techniques, skills, background and knowledge were extremely useful to me.'
- 'Useful, helpful and great fun.'
- '..really excited to offer the activities to our students.'
