Life Sciences Innovation Hub September Event: Bacteria Night!

Join us for a family-friendly night of learning about bacteria – the good, the bad, and how it has been used in life sciences innovation. We’ve teamed up with the iGEM Calgary team to host an evening of education and creativity!

Head into our lab and spark your imagination as we paint with fluorescent bacteria!

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Book your preferred time slot:
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. OR
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Life Sciences Innovation Hub
3655 36 Street NW, Calgary, AB

Pizza dinner will be provided in the LSI Hub Community Room.

Bacteria painting will be hosted in the LSI Hub Culture Lab.

This event is suitable for attendees who are 12 years of age or older. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note - this program uses non-pathogenic E.coli cultures. The strain we will be using has been modified and can be safely used since it is non-pathogenic, and is BioSafety Level 1. Participation in the use of bacteria paint does carry certain inherent risks and signed waivers will be required to prior to participating in the event. Waivers and Child Informed Consent Forms will be available at the registration table at the event.

This event will be using bacteria paint kits provided by Amino Labs and are often used in Middle Schools, High Schools, Universities, and at home.