Name: Eyes, Bugs and Immunity
Start: 2017-05-17T
End: 2017-05-17T
Location: One Eyed Dog

Come along and join us for an evening of talks covering everything from eye health to antibiotic resistance. You could also be in with a chance of winning some rather fantastic Pint of Science prizes in our ‘what is under the microscope’ quiz. See you there!

Please note: Talks will be held in a function room on the ground floor. There is disabled access to the side of the building. Please ask one of the stewards for directions upon arrival.

Square Eyes: How do digital devices affect us?

The use of electronic digital devices form a major part of modern life. This session will look at the effects of digital devices on the eye and visual system and will also explore the means of managing these effects.

Nightmare superbugs and the impending antibiotic apocalypse: Have humans already lost?

Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin G after a family holiday during August 1928. Less than 100 years later, “superbugs” resistant to every known antibiotic have recently appeared in the UK. Where do they come from? How are they transmitted around the globe? What happens when the antibiotics of last resort no longer work?

Fighting back: historical perspectives on immunology

The struggle between humans and disease-causing microorganisms is as ancient and fascinating as humanity itself. My talk will give a brief overview of the structure and function of the immune system, followed by a historical perspective on the development and impact of immunology on our society. Particular emphasis will be given to vaccinations and to the epidemiology and treatment of HIV.

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