gin-experience. the world of research
Welcome to the Gastroenterology, Immunology and Neuroscience Discovery Program, where we find solutions to chronic health conditions through cutting-edge research of the gut-immune-brain axis.
About the GIN Discovery Program
The GIN Program was born in 2021 from a single powerful idea shared by three researchers: exploring new ways to collaborate beyond traditional research silos to foster a culture of integrated science. The program now consists of over 180 world-class scientists and clinicians who are passionate about improving our understanding of the gut-immune-brain axis.
Our Suggested Programs
Brand and Marketing
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Develop GIN's social media presence and online capabilities
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Create promotional material for events and updates
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Assist with events
Business Development
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Conduct partnership outreach within Monash University (societies, clubs, other groups)
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Contact key guest speakers for our events
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Strength relationships outside of the Monash Community
Student Ambassador
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Represent and promote GIN at student and public events (e.g. open days, "Moodle Bashes" (lecture and forum informants))
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Connect students to the GIN program
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Strength relationships with students and academia
Science Communicators
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Represent and promote GIN at public events (e.g. open days, "Moodle Bashes" (lecture and forum informants))
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Communicate the science to the general community at events
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Strength relationships with the general public
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Promote science education
Application Process and Filtering
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First round application process
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Application process: filtering questions like disciplines, experience, interests
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How would they fit in the team?
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Interviewing
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- Interactive
- Getting the opportunity to meet the team (student) and for GIN to look at their capability.
- A suggestion may be to prepare a small task or portfolio to present - if unsure of capability
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Selection process
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Discussions between the team about who would be ideal in which areas
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Trial periods of working with the team to see if they can fit in!
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Repeat if neccesary
“At the Australian Society for Microbiology national scientific meetings, ambassadors in attendance are given a “Media” badge and introduced at the opening ceremony; this encourages dialogue between ambassadors and conference delegates and enhances professional networking opportunities for our members throughout the course of the meeting.”
Wang JTH, Power CJ, Kahler CM, Lyras D, Young PR, Iredell J and Robins-Browne R (2018) ‘Communication Ambassadors—an Australian Social Media Initiative to Develop Communication Skills in Early Career Scientists’, Journal of microbiology & biology education, 19(1), doi:10.1128/jmbe.v19i1.1428.
“The peer-to-peer that I was involved with, when I was given the time and the space to develop those relationships with people sometimes I did get really meaningful conversation dialogue openings. (Student ambassador).”
​Reis A, Mortimer T, Rutherford E, Sperandei S, Saheb R and Cargo M (2022) ‘Students as leaders in supporting campus well-being: Peer-to- peer health promotion in higher education’, Health promotion journal of Australia, 33(1):106–116, doi:10.1002/hpja.495.
"I think without the students like it wouldn't have been a success. Like, I think, for anything like mental health-driven especially, but also promotions-driven within the uni, it needs to be student-led to be successful. (Stakeholder)”
​Reis A, Mortimer T, Rutherford E, Sperandei S, Saheb R and Cargo M (2022) ‘Students as leaders in supporting campus well-being: Peer-to- peer health promotion in higher education’, Health promotion journal of Australia, 33(1):106–116, doi:10.1002/hpja.495.