They play a 5-day lab-based investigative game at the diagnostic lab of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute (BSHI) and receive clues to solve the case using laboratory techniques!
• Learn about microbes and microbiology
• Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of laboratory techniques used in the identification of pathogens
• Perform in-patient & out-patient visits to the largest pediatric hospital
• Receive a patient file to investigate
• Learn about methods for aseptic sample collection of clinical specimens, for example, blood
• Learn about biosafety protocols in the laboratory to ensure safe handling of
infectious agents
• Learn methods for culturing and isolating pathogens from clinical samples
• Perform hands-on laboratory tests for bacterial identification using microbiological and biochemical methods.
• Gain hands-on experience in molecular techniques, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the detection and characterization of pathogens
• Understand the principles behind antimicrobial susceptibility testing to determine the most effective antibiotics to use against pathogenic bacteria
• Develop skills in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of laboratory results to solve the mystery and bring justice for the sick child.
• Engage in group activities for example scrapbook, poster presentation slide presentation, etc.
• Receive a certificate from Dr. Senjuti Saha upon successful completion of the program.
Note that there is an enrolment fee for this program. Contact us to get details. Additionally, all fees are subject to 15% VAT as per the policy of the Government of Bangladesh.