Name: Sex and Immunity: From Contraception to Cellular Secrets
Start: 2025-05-19T19:30:00
End: 2025-05-19T21:30:00
Location: Levels Cafe and Lounge

This evening, we’ll explore the science of control and protection within the body—from the future of male contraception to the surprising role of immune cells beyond fighting infections. Discover how cutting-edge research is shaping reproductive health, and how the immune system plays a crucial, unexpected role in early development.

Join us for a night of discovery, discussion, and a deeper look at the cells that shape us!

Male Contraception - where have we been and where are we going?

Dr. John Reynolds Wright (Dr and Lecturer in reproductive health )

Join us for an overview of the journey to male contraception development thus far as well as an update on the latest in-human clinical trials of male contraception, and likely next steps for the future.

Guardians of the Embryo: The Cells that Make You Sneeze

Simran Kapoor (PhD Student )

Mast cells are notorious for their role in allergic reactions. These immune cells arise early on during fetal development - yet we don’t know why they arise so early. This talk will explore previously unknown functions of these evolutionarily conserved cells, where we discuss why they might be critical for tissue development.

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