What is MISAC

What is MISAC?

MISAC is the Microbiology in Schools Advisory Committee. Its members represent a wide range of educational institutions and scientific organisations.
MISAC is committed to promoting the teaching of microbiology in schools.
MISAC exists to help teachers recognise the potential of micro-organisms as educational resources and to advise on practical work with micro-organisms.
MISAC provides authoritative advice on the safe use of micro-organisms.
MISAC has close links with CLEAPSS and the Association for Science Education. It has a stand at the ASE Annual Meeting.
MISAC advises awarding bodies, the DfES and other national and government bodies on issues related to microbiology and biotechnology.

Committee members of MISAC:
Chairman: Dr John Grainger (University of Reading)
Vice-Chairman: Mr Peter Fry (Institute of Biology)
Treasurer: Dr Margaret Whalley (British Mycological Society)
Secretary: Mrs Janet Hurst (Society for General Microbiology)
Assistant Secretary: Mrs Dariel Burdass (Society for General Microbiology)
Representatives:
Dr Martin Adams (Society for Applied Microbiology)
Dr Susan Assinder (Society for General Microbiology)
Sue Hunt (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew)
Kath Crawford (Scottish Schools Equipment Research Centre)
Dr Eleanor Landy (British Mycolgical Society)
Mr John Tranter (CLEAPSS)