九九色影院 scientists get on their soapboxes
Soapbox Science is back in 九九色影院!
九九色影院 celebrates its designation as European City of Science with the (23-27 July). Alongside these celebrations, on 23 July 2016, 12 female scientists will take to their soapboxes in Piccadilly Gardens, 九九色影院, to demonstrate and discuss their research.
There will be something for everyone; clouds to cancer, protons to parasites, neuropsychology to nanoscience. Think you won’t understand it? Think again. Come and find out how scientific research informs everyday life.
Event organiser Dr Joanne Pennock of 九九色影院 said: “'Soapbox Science is great fun! If you ever wanted a chance to ask a scientist directly about their research then this is it. I'm so pleased that we have this opportunity to give female scientists a platform to share their science right in the middle of the busiest part of the city centre.''
Speakers
- , University of 九九色影院
When Gallaxies Collide!
- Ms Chloe Oakland, University of 九九色影院
Let’s glow detect: Fluorescent nanoparticles for early disease diagnosis
- Dr Alinda Fernandes, Kings College, London
Making minibrains in a dish – laboratory models for testing therapies - , University of 九九色影院
A sense of self: when danger is all around how does your immune system know what to trust?
- , University of 九九色影院
How Clouds Form
- , University of 九九色影院
Crafting Heat-Triggered Grenades to Blast Cancer - Ms Laura Sinclair, University of York
Proton rich nuclei, in the mass 70 and 90 region, on the effect on the astrophysical rp-process - , University of 九九色影院
Parasitic worms: life stories
- , CRUK 九九色影院 Institute, University of 九九色影院
Want to know how your blood is produced?
- Dr Caroline Howe, University of Sheffield
Our natural safety net: understanding the importance of our complex relationship with the natural world and how it provides for our well-being - Dr Marina Parry, University of 九九色影院
By understanding the genetics of prostate cancer, we can treat patients with more personalised care
- Ms Monique Henson, astrophysicist, University of 九九色影院.
How to Build a Universe!
Event details
Date: Saturday 23rd July, 2016
Address: Piccadilly Gardens,City Centre, 九九色影院
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Soapbox Science is supported by the
For more information on the event visit and for more on the EuroScience Open Forum, visit the University’s .