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The purpose of the Microbiology in Schools Advisory Committee (MiSAC) is to promote the teaching of microbiology in schools and colleges.

Founded in 1969, it consists of experts who work voluntarily as representatives of the wide range of educational and scientific organisations that sponsor its activities.

MiSAC develops and publishes new ideas for the educational use of microorganisms, including practical activities, answers queries, gives talks, contributes to training courses, interacts with examination boards, science suppliers, publishers and industry, and is a recognised authority on the safe use of microorganisms.

The popular MiSAC annual competition, supported by sponsorship from professional organisations and industry, is closely linked to the National Curriculum.

MiSAC has charitable status.

Read more about us in A short history of MiSAC and our Annual Reports (click the year to view the PDF), 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

 
advice on microbiology across the curriculum
practical teaching resources
guidance on good laboratory practice
factsheets
annual prize competition
courses and conferences
downloadable resources
email helpline

Committee membership
(with affiliations)
Chairman: Dr John Grainger MBE
(University of Reading)
Vice-Chairman: Dr John Schollar (NCBE)
Secretary: John Tranter (ASE)
Treasurer: Dr Margaret Whalley (BMS)
Lay members: Dr Fiona Lane (NCBE); Phil Greaves (The Quekett Microscopical Club); Dr. Annie McRobbie (SSERC); Dr. Tansy Hammarton (Microbiology Society); Ai-Linh Tran & Ben Chantrell (CLEAPSS); Christian Taylor (British Mycological Society); Prof Jo Hamilton (British Society for Parasitology)

             
Blue tongue virus Pseudomonas fluorescens Oxytricha sp. Penicillium chrysogenum Microasterias sp.
Blue tongue virus   Pseudomonas fluorescens   Oxytricha sp   Penicillium chrysogenum   Microasterias sp
   

Sponsors:
British Mycological Society; British Society for Parasitology;CLEAPSS; Microbiology Society; NCBE; The Quekett Microscopical Club; SSERC

Registered Charity no. 289163 ©MiSAC

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