Cells: inside and out

Darren was one of the originators of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) and continues to work on it to this day. In this talk he will discuss some of the history behind the term “designer babies” and how the most recent technology may mean that the stuff of science fiction may be closer than you think. What do you think about it? Come and have your say!

My talk will discuss the remarkable physical properties of red blood cells and their membranes, which are a major determinant of blood flow. In my research at Kent, we are trying to better understand the mechanics of the membrane and how this changes in disease, particular in type 2 diabetes.