Next week sees the start of the annual Cambridge Science Festival, your opportunity to discover, question and take part in scientific activity at the University of Cambridge. We’ve put together a quick round-up of some of the Trust-supported projects that are going to be there, along with some interesting talks from our scientists.
Visit the Festival website for venue and booking details and join the conversation on Twitter by following @camscience or the hashtag #csf2013.
Genomes on a grand scale, 12 March, 7pm – 9pm
Fully booked
How are the latest tools in genetics enabling scientists to discover the secrets held within the human genome? Find out how scientists are comparing thousands of human genomes and epigenomes to understand human variation and the genetics behind human disease. Dr Matt Hurles and Dr Paul Flicek from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and EMBL European Bioinformatics Institute will discuss their involvement in global collaborations in an evening of ground-breaking genome science.
Focusing on ADHD, 14 March, 5.30pm – 7pm
Poor concentration, hyperactivity and impulsivity are common in people with ADHD. These symptoms may be distressing and cause difficulties in daily life, but what causes them? How can they best be treated? This Brain Awareness Week discussion panel includes Professor Barbara Sahakian, Dr Ulrich Müller and Dr Sam Chamberlain.
Roger go to yellow three: the sense of hearing, 14 March, 6pm – 7pm
The science of hearing in crowds or ‘the cocktail party problem’ is explored through music and performed by award-winning vocal ensemble, The Clerks.
The Pod Delusion live!, 16 March 6pm – 7:30pm
Join for a live recording of The Pod Delusion, the award-winning weekly news magazine radio programme and podcast about interesting things. From politics, to science to culture and philosophy, it’s commentary from a secular, rationalist, skeptical, somewhat lefty-liberal, sort of perspective.
The Naked Scientists – stripping down science, 17 March 1pm – 2pm
Fully booked
Join the Naked Scientists as they strip down science and use everyday objects to reveal the secrets of the world. In this explosively fast paced show, the Naked Scientists demonstrate the physics and chemistry of everyday life. Expect electrocuted vegetables, flash frozen flowers, a vacuum-cleaner powered bazooka and much, much more.
Open access, 21 March, 6pm – 7.15pm
The move to open access publishing has the potential to transform researchers’ communications and access to information by the public on a global scale. Join Cameron Neylon, PLoS; David Carr, Wellcome Trust; Neil Hammond, CUP and Professor John Naughton for a panel discussion and Q&A.
Malaria: perspectives from art, science and history, 22 March, 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Discover how artist Deborah Robinson is exploring the world of malaria research at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute to create a new piece of art. A fascinating line up of speakers from the arts, genetics research and medical history will discuss their experiences of the global killer, malaria.
Lalage Smyth
Lalage Smyth is a Media Officer at the Wellcome Trust.
Image credit: Flickr/geofones
Filed under: Event, Genetics and Genomics, History of Medicine, Infectious Disease, Neuroscience and Understanding the Brain, Public Engagement Tagged: ADHD, Cambridge Science Festival, Genomics, Hearing, Malaria, Neuroscience, Open Access, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute
