Marymede Catholic College student James Manoussakis has always been fascinated by how the world works.
Later this year, the year 12 student will get the chance to delve deeper into the world of science when he takes part in a three-week international science camp at Germany’s George August University.
James won a place at the XLAB International Science Camp after attending the National Youth Science Forum’s year 12 program in Canberra earlier this year.
He is one of 20 students from around the world – and one of just four from Australia – selected to attend the camp.
James will stay at George August University during August, working alongside researchers in labs and taking part in courses.
He has chosen to take part in the camp’s neuroscience, anatomy and molecular biology courses.
“I’m looking forward to staying at the university and working alongside researchers in the lab,” James said.
“I am also looking forward to meeting other people my age from the world with similar interests.”
James hopes the camp will help him move towards his goal of working in biomedical research.
“I have always been interested in optometry, but lately biomedical research has interested me, I like the idea of working in immunisations and trying to find cures and a way to combat viruses,” he said.
“I have always wanted to do something that will have an impact on people’s lives.”
