Scientists bring cutting-edge research to Glasgow pub for the global Pint of Science Festival
Researchers from Glasgow Caledonian University' School of Health and Life Sciences have teamed up with the University of Glasgow and the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute for three evenings of science, stories and pints as part of the global Pint of Science Festival.
Glasgow Caledonian cancer experts Drs Jenny Crowe and Tim Humpton, alongside PhD students Celine Wittke, from Glasgow Caledonian, and Lucy Somerville, from the University of Glasgow and Cancer Research UK Scotland, have organised a series of 'Our Body' themed events in The Griffin, 266 Bath Street, G2 4JP, from May 19-21.
The events bring together experts and curious minds in an informal setting to explore the wonders - and oddities - of human biology, health, and medicine.
Event highlights:
Health and Wellbeing: From the Weight Loss Revolution to Bugs (7.45pm-10pm on May 19) - Learn about the science behind breakthrough weight-loss and diabetes treatments like Ozempic, how your eyesight might be improved with novel approaches, and the surprising ways microbes can jump species, featuring Glasgow Caledonian researchers Drs Steven Patterson, Mhairi Day, Stephanie Kearney and Emma Dow, and the University of Glasgow's Dr Amit Meir.
Killing Machines: Harnessing Our Body's Immune System to Beat Cancer (7.45pm-10pm on May 20) - Explore how immune cells can be trained to detect and destroy cancer cells, and hear from leading experts in cancer immunotherapy. With talks from Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute's Drs Baptiste Brauge, Declan McLelland and Cassie Clarke.
Bench to Bedside: How Are New Drugs Discovered, Tested, and Produced? (7.45pm-10pm on May 21) - Discover how cutting-edge drugs move from research labs to real-world treatments in a fascinating night of biomedical innovation, featuring talks from Merck's Global Technical Service Team Leader Jamie Sroka, and Glasgow Caledonian Professor Gordon Ramage and PhD student Glen Watt.
Dr Crowe said: "The Pint of Science Festival is always great fun and is all about making science fun, accessible and sparking conversation. Whether you're into medicine, microbes, or just a weird and wonderful science story, there's something for everyone!"
The Glasgow Caledonian researchers are part of the School of Health and Life Sciences' Research Centre for Health (ReaCH).
Tickets are available here - https://pintofscience.co.uk/events/glasgow
More information on the global Festival - Pint of Science Glasgow