A visit from a leading brain cancer researcher from the CSIRO has inspired students in Hampton Park to pursue their dreams in the field of science.
Dr Lars Esser, a postdoctoral research fellow at CSIRO, who works in the field of brain cancer theranostics in collaboration with Monash Biomedical Imaging, dropped in to Rivergum Primary School on Friday 10 August as part of CSIRO’s STEM in schools event.
The day formed part of National Science Week in helping schools celebrate careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Federal member for Holt Anthony Bryne also visited Rivergum Primary to engage with students about STEM careers and to learn more about Dr Esser’s research.
“The students and I were privileged to hear from Dr Lars Esser about his important research work with Nanotechnology to help find a cure for Brain Cancer,” said Mr Byrne.
“We wish Dr Esser every success with his research and hope he finds a cure to this life-threatening disease. Hopefully after this event more students will be encouraged to learn more about different types of STEM subjects, and exciting STEM careers that lie ahead.”
