Name: Wounds, Wonders, and Citizen Wisdom
Start: 2025-05-21T19:30:00
End: 2025-05-21T21:30:00
Location: The Battersea Barge

From spotting ladybirds to fighting superbugs, citizen scientists are making big discoveries. Meanwhile, researchers are designing smart biomaterials that heal wounds and deliver drugs with precision. Join us to explore how public collaboration and cutting-edge materials are reshaping science and medicine.

Small Science, Big Impact: Biomaterials That Target, Heal and Regenerate

Dr Ayda Afshar (Dr. Ayda Afshar (Biomaterials Scientist - University College London))

Imagine materials as smart and adaptable as the human body—designed to heal wounds, regenerate tissue, repair bones, and deliver drugs precisely where needed. Welcome to the world of biomaterials. Engineered at the nano- and microscale, these materials interact with the body in responsive, personalised ways. By combining polymers with nanomaterials and drugs, scientists are revolutionising medicine with targeted healing, tissue regeneration, and controlled drug delivery—reshaping the future of healthcare.

Citizen Science versus Antimicrobial Resistance

Dr Jenny Shelton (Molecular Ecologist, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology)

What do Mars, armpits, ladybirds, volcanoes and antibiotics have in common? They're all part of citizen science projects! Around the world, people with no formal training are helping scientists understand life on Earth—and beyond. From NASA to the Natural History Museum, public collaboration is transforming research. Join Jenny as she explores exciting projects in the UK and beyond, and shares how citizen scientists are helping in the fight against drug-resistant fungi and antimicrobial resistance.

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