The Bionic Man (Nanomaterials, Tissue Growth and Implants)
Event Information
Description
**Doors open 6:30pm for a 7PM start. There will be time to view the specimens. Places are limited due to the interactive nature of the event***
"Creating the Human" Seminars - Autumn/Winter 2017. The Bionic Body
Our "Creating the Human" Seminar Season focuses on how the human body can be created, re-created, misinterpreted and modified to devise our own, or others', physical and/or mental identities.
Join QMUL's own Prof. Alvaro Mata, Professor in Biomedical Engineering & Biomaterials from the School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS) for a fascinating and accessible lecture. He will talk about current research in nanotechnology, and how nature-inspired, smart nanomaterials can be created and used to grow tissues and organs."The Bionic Man - Nanomaterials and Tissue Growth" takes us on a journey through some different aspects of what we may consider a "bionic body". For example, Professor Mata's research involves molecularly-designed bioactive implants for applications such as tissue engineering, regenerative medicine and drug screening.
(Image Above: A novel 3D bone regeneration scaffold)
After the highly illustrated talk Victoria Rockell, Outreach and Recruitment Officer at SEMS,and some volunteers will demonstrate QMUL's famous 'Bionic Man', the alternative to the biological approach. This interactive stand gamifies medical implants by posing medical problems to participants who need to match the right implants for the situation. The stand itself takes the form of a game; visitors would be faced with a selection of medical implants and then read medical problems – they then have to try to match the implant to the problem. The facilitators are then able to explain how the implants work and how it is all related to Engineering.
In particular, this is aimed at a younger audience and those who may not normally be attracted to the prospect of engineering, so this encourages consideration of engineering as a subject area for the future. Visitors are able to interact with medical engineers and learn about the work which goes into medical implants, and their contributions to medical developments. (www.creatinghuman3.eventbrite.co.uk)
FAQ's
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
In order to be given alcohol you must be 18. To attend the lecture, you must be 16 years old minimum (but inform the organiser first)
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Tube stations: Barbican, Farringdon and St Pauls. Map and parking information is on our organiser page (scroll down) and website (www.qmul.ac.uk/pathologymuseum)
What's the refund policy?
Refunds only given up to 2 days before the event.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No - we will have a printed guestlist
**Please note, there is a change in the ticket price due to a change in Eventbrite fees**
Organiser Pathology Museum (Queen Mary)
Organiser of The Bionic Man (Nanomaterials, Tissue Growth and Implants)
Pathology Museum WEBSITE
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Prior to the appointment of Carla Valentine as the current Technical Curator, the museum was in a state of disarray. As medical teaching changed, the need for the study of anatomy and pathology pots declined. Without funding the pots and the infrastructure of the building suffered and it wasn't until a couple of years ago that a donation was secured to renovate the collection. New ways to ensure the survival of the collection were also trialled, including conferences and events.
The Pathology Museum, a part of Queen Mary University of London, is a medical-humanities hub and venue for public engagement and education. Our events showcase research and the arts from our own institution as well as other universities, independant researchers and other museums. Our activities are in accordance with Human Tissue Authority recommendtions on Public Display of medical collections, and the University Museums Group guidance, and are sensitive to the dignity of the collection.
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