Pint of Science: Stem Cells: Hope and Hype in Medical Research

Did you know that we can turn back the clock and reprogram mature cells into other types of cells? Which can then be used to treat chronic diseases? No? Then join us to find out more about one of the most extraordinary scientific discovery this century: induced pluripotent stem cells or iPS cells.

Date: 19 May 2015, 19:30
Venue: Wig and Pen, 9-13 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AU
Speakers: Dr Sally Cowley (Head, James Martin Stem Cell Facility, Oxford Stem Cell Institute, University of Oxford), Professor Richard Wade-Martins (Professor of Molecular Neuroscience, University of Oxford), Professor Zameel Cader (Director of the Oxford Headache Centre and Director of StemBANCC, University of Oxford)
Host: Pint of Science
Part of: Medical Sciences Division Events
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: http://pintofscience.co.uk/event/stem-cells-hope-and-hype-in-medical-research/
Cost: £3.00
Audience: Public
Editor: Alison Brindle