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Blood cell infected with malaria parasite

Malaria is caused by the single-celled parasite Plasmodium. It is transmitted from one person to another by certain species of blood sucking mosquito. The parasite spends part of its complex life cycle inside red blood cells.

About SGM

SGM is a professional body for scientists who work in all areas of microbiology. It has over 5,000 members worldwide who are based in universities, industry, hospitals and research institutes.

The Society aims to encourage a greater public understanding of microbiology and biotechnology and it produces and distributes a wide range of resources to support microbiology teaching in schools and colleges across all key stages. It also runs training courses in practical microbiology for teachers and technicians and occasional workshops. The Society offers Corporate School Membership, which is open to any primary, middle or secondary school or sixth form college in the UK or Ireland, where microbiology is taught. The Society offers an information service to teachers and students and organizes schools competitions and other activities.

School Corporate Membership

For an annual subscription of just £15 your school will receive a generous pack of microbiology resources and benefits each year.

Courses

For more information contact Yvonne Taylor.

Grants

Grants of up to £1000 to support microbiology teaching initiatives and events.