3D Model of COVID-19 Virus, by Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Bangkok, c2020

Brief Description: This model was initiated and designed by Ms Worarat Khuenpetch and produced by a local artist, Mr Phatsakorn Panyawai. Ms Worarat Khuenpetch said: "We displayed this model to students and taught about its structure and functions during science engagement activity in 9 schools. We will continue use this model in 49 schools for the Post-COVID School project in 2024 in Chiang Rai province, Thailand."
Subject: Covid-19; Education; Thailand
Item type: Object
Makers: Worarat Khuenpetch
Provenance: Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU) is a research collaboration between Mahidol University (Thailand), Oxford University (UK) and the Wellcome Trust. It conducts clinical trials and public health research that aim to discover and develop appropriate, affordable interventions that measurably improve the health of people living in resource-limited parts of the world. During the COVID pandemic, the team identified gaps in knowledge around COVID-19 transmission and prevention and used this to produce videos and educational materials for healthcare workers, the public and school children. Further info: MORU Epidemiology YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moruepidemiology5210 School Project YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@MORUEPI_SCHOOLPROJECT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moruepischoolproject
Physical material: plastics; Wire
Object type: Teaching materials
Dimensions: Diameter: 150mm
Inventory No: 18782.6

Description

3D model of COVID-19 virus. Two halves clip together using magnets. Plastic coated wire inside and coloured beads.