Perfectly Imperfect: Non communicable disease

Allergies are on the rise, yet the reasons behind why certain individuals develop allergies are not fully understood. I will talk about what factors are known to promote an inappropriate response by the immune system to harmless substances, such as nuts, in pre-disposed individuals. This will include a highlight of our current research into the role of the epithelial barrier, which is found in your skin, lungs, and gut, and is the first line of contact with allergens.

When Charles Darwin completed a 19th Century voyage on board the HMS Beagle, his observations on animals and plants transformed our understanding of how all species are related. By the 1970s, Darwin’s contemporaries stated that “nothing makes sense except in the light of evolution”. Yet cancer scientists failed to acknowledge this concept until the past decade.
Join me on a 21st Century Voyage of the Beagle, to learn how Darwin’s legacy has revolutionised our understanding of why brain cancers remain incurable, how the Big Bang cosmological model can help, and why there is much optimism for the future.

Join us for a compelling discussion on "Living Beyond Limits: Navigating the World of Non-Communicable Diseases." In this insightful session, we'll explore the global impact of NCDs, which claim 41 million lives annually and disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries. We'll dive into the challenges posed by cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes, and discuss strategies for management, prevention, and control.