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The NI Science Festival is the biggest celebration of its kind on the island of Ireland The NI Science Festival is the biggest celebration of its kind on the island of Ireland : News article ID 1281734

The ‘Time To Act’ Data Navigator The ‘Time To Act’ Data Navigator : News article ID 1241115

A New Landmark Tool in the Fight Against the Impact of Covid-19 on Cancer

The Economist - World Cancer Series 2021 The Economist - World Cancer Series 2021 : News article ID 1235503

Lessons from the All-Ireland Cancer Consortium

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Video Now Available! - All-Island Schools Virtual Open Day Video Now Available! - All-Island Schools Virtual Open Day : News article ID 1200383
01 October, 2021 |

Watch the full video here! Reaching out to the next generation of cancer, medical and research professionals.

All-Island Schools Virtual Open Day All-Island Schools Virtual Open Day : News article ID 1192805
25 September, 2021

Reaching out to the next generation of cancer, medical and research professionals.

Northern Ireland Science Festival 2021 Northern Ireland Science Festival 2021 : News article ID 1021048
15 February, 2021

Find out more about the NI Science Festival which was held virtually from 15 - 28 February 2021

SHOWING AND SHARING OUR RESEARCH WITH PUBLIC AND FAMILY AUDIENCES
 

Some examples of FMHLS prolific presence at the NI Science Festival

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Belfast on the Brink Belfast on the Brink : News article ID 1021021

For one day only, Queen’s Medical Biology Centre acted as Belfast’s Centre for Disease Control where visitors were invited to participate in the journey of Discovery to Recovery.

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Rosalind Franklin, Barack Obama and the Irish Twists in the DNA Tale Rosalind Franklin, Barack Obama and the Irish Twists in the DNA Tale : News article ID 1021020

In this public lecture, Professor Mark Lawler shone a spotlight on a brilliant, dedicated scientist who was key to discovering the mystery of life, yet did not receive the honour that she deserved.

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Keeping the Person in Personalised Medicine Keeping the Person in Personalised Medicine : News article ID 1021022

Professor Mark Lawler chaired an expert panel discussion, bringing together scientists, patients, industry and healthcare professionals to share their expertise and help promote a personalised approach to the use of precision Cancer medicine.

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Evolution and Global Change Evolution and Global Change : News article ID 1021023

A presentation by Liz Bonnin on her experiences of visiting the Galapagos Islands. (Click on the event title to read more).

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What’s the Big Deal with Big Data? What’s the Big Deal with Big Data? : News article ID 1021024

A public forum chaired by Professor Mark Lawler with representatives from Academia, the NHS, Government, Industry, Charities and Patient Groups. (Click on the event title to read more).

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Know Your Enemy: Disease-Focussed Research at Queen’s University Know Your Enemy: Disease-Focussed Research at Queen’s University : News article ID 1021019

Staff from the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine welcomed the public to their annual Open Day, which explored how the human body works and how Queen’s researchers are leading the fight against disease.

Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology Public Open Day Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology Public Open Day : News article ID 1021026

A ‘behind the scenes’ tour of the Patrick G Johston Centre for Cancer Research. (Click on the event title to read more).

NI Science Festival Roadshows NI Science Festival Roadshows : News article ID 1021028

Supported by staff from the Centre for Public Health, four Roadshows travelled across the country, bringing together a range of activities, experiments and shows. (Click on the event title to continue reading).

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