Human Biology Students Learn About Cystic Fibrosis
In Australia, one in 2,500 babies are born with cystic fibrosis (CF). On average one in 25 people carry the CF gene and most are unaware that they are carriers.
This semester the Year 10 Human Biology students have been learning about the genetic disorder cystic fibrosis and how it affects different systems of the body, particularly the respiratory system.Â
As part of their course, three classes were fortunate to hear from medical researcher Renee Ng this week. Renee is from Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, which is a centre for research into paediatric respiratory lung health.
Renee shared her work in the fight against superbugs and antibiotic resistance through the use of helpful viruses (bacteriophages).
Stephen Bastow from Cystic Fibrosis WA also addressed the girls about the support provided to people in Western Australia who are affected by CF and the collaboration between CFWA and Wal-yan.
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Author: Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.
