1. Prof. Helen Poynton  Assistant Professor of Molecular Ecotoxicology, School for the Environment  Her Focus: studying genomics to understand the effects of environmental pollutants and the consequences on species

2. What is Aseptic technique?  ensure safety  prevent infections  prevent contamination in culture from microbes in the environment (e.g., dust, sneeze and skin)

3. What things to consider?  Sterile work area  Good hygiene  Sterile reagents and media  Sterile handling  Creating a barrier e.g. Bunsen burner, a hood

4. Uses of Aseptic Technique?  To Inoculate a broth  To Pour plates  To streak plates  Pipetting