Gurdon Institute Cambridge Festival

The Cambridge Festival is a mixture of on online, on-demand and in-person events covering all aspects of the world-leading research happening at Cambridge. Meet some of the researchers and thought-leaders working in some of the pioneering fields that will impact us all.

The Gurdon Institute was founded in 1991 according to the vision of John Gurdon and Ron Laskey, to bring together expertise in two research areas: developmental biology and cancer biology.

This years Festival will see the Gurdon Institute holding a number of in-person and online events exploring the wonders of developmental biology. Events include:

Hidden little brain

There are nearly a hundred billion neurons inside the human brain but over 80% of them are located in a small, little-known area at the back of the head which only makes up about 10% of the brain’s total size. This special area is called the cerebellum (Latin for ‘little brain’).

How is the brain built and rebuilt after injury? Why do adult brains struggle to repair themselves after damage or disease? And how could answers to these questions reveal potential treatments?

Researchers are trying to better understand how the cerebellum forms and how the regenerative powers of its stem cells might be harnessed to repair brain damage.

Join Sumru Bayin and her team for a relaxed evening of drinks, nibbles and a journey into the brain’s hidden potential!

This event is open to everyone – no prior knowledge of science is required! Whether you’re simply curious or a seasoned expert, this is a space for everyone to explore, discuss and enjoy.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hidden-little-brain-tickets-1090975981529

Odyssey of the lungs

Did you know that we practice breathing long before we are born? A developing fetus starts inhaling small amounts of amniotic fluid around 8 weeks after conception. Researchers believe this movement plays a crucial role in lung development before birth.

But what else enables the lungs to develop so a baby is ready to take their first breath at birth? Could gaining a deeper understanding of lung development lead to advancements in repairing damaged or diseased lungs?

Join Emma Rawlins and her team for an evening of drinks, nibbles, discussion and discovery. Come for the science, stay for the conversation—don’t miss out on this exciting event!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/odyssey-of-the-lungs-tickets-1089884536989

Cambridge Filmworks have worked with the Research Teams at the Gurdon Institute to create a vibrant series eye-catching graphics and design to promote the events.

To find out more about the Cambridge Festival, please visit:

https://www.festival.cam.ac.uk

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