Dear Science Teachers, Do your students want to find out more about medicines? Do they love science, but wonder what they can do in the future? Do they want to find out more about careers in the areas of pharmaceutical science and drug discovery? If so, sign them up for the inaugural…

This exciting conference is being organized by the School of Life Sciences and Chemical Technology at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Three distinguished speakers will share their experiences and knowledge on the trials and tribulations that scientists face in the race to find cures for diseases. Students will receive a rare insight into what happens ‘behind the scenes’ in the search for new medicines!

During the event, you can also nominate two of your students to compete in the Medicine Mastermind Challenge! This is a quiz-show challenge which will challenge students to pit their hands-on skills and knowledge about medicines in a competition against other schools! Winners can win CASH PRIZES (1st prize S$300, 2nd prize S$200 and 3rd prize S$100) as well as an exclusive tour of the Eli Lily Drug Discovery Facility at Biopolis!

Date: 28th of July 2010 Time: 2pm-5pm Location: LT 26, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Registration Click here to download the application form. To register, please complete and return the application form by 9th July to Ms Vimala by fax (6467 9109) or email Vimala. So don’t wait, register your students NOW! Vacancies are limited for both the Drug Discovery Day Conference and the Medicine Mastermind Challenge!