GEORGE TOWN, December 18 – B. Braun Medical Industries Sdn. Bhd. (“BMI”), a prominent medical technology firm, has renewed its collaboration with the Penang Science Cluster (“PSC”) by delivering the latest batch of B. Braun Genetics Kits. The initiative, evolving since 2016, seeks to kindle students’ passion for Life Sciences and Genetics through engaging experiments. Over the last two years, these kits have impacted over 1,800 students across 20 schools in Penang.
The B. Braun Genetics Kits, catering to Form 6 Biology and lower secondary students, have garnered positive responses, prompting an expansion from 1,000 kits in 2022 to 1,600 kits in 2024. The updated kits feature additional interactive experiments, enriching the learning experience. Dr. Fu YongJi, Vice President and Head of Research & Development at B. Braun, expressed, “Our vision to protect and improve global health begins by inspiring the next generation to embrace lifelong learning, especially in Life Sciences.”
Dato’ Ooi Peng Ee, CEO of PSC, emphasized the significance of the decade-long partnership, stating, “We are excited to scale up this Genetics Kits initiative for the future of our next generation and the industry.” The collaboration, spanning over a decade, has evolved from Genetics workshops in 2016 to a comprehensive program providing practical and interactive genetics learning experiences for students.
