Date/Time: Tuesday 14 May 2024, 5.30pm

Venue: Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University

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On Tuesday 14 May, three Postgraduate students from the Faculty of Medical Sciences will describe their quests at the cutting edge of science, and how their research will underpin the medical treatments of tomorrow, and improve our health and care in 'Three tales from the frontier of medical sciences research'.

The winners of the competition are Doyin Alao (winner of the public vote), James Allison and Laura Booth.

Join us on Tuesday 14 May to find out more about their research.

Patients as Collaborators in Medical Education: Enhancing Patients’ Active Involvement in Medical Training by Doyin Alao

The patient's voice is increasingly emphasised in medical education. To explore strategies for enhancing patients' active participation in medical training, I gathered insights from patients, students, and tutors. Potential interventions include raising awareness about medical training, improving processes for involving patients, and expanding patients’ roles during consultations. 

It’s all up in the air – looking for bugs in the dental clinic by James Allison

During the COVID pandemic, dentists were worried that their instruments, such as drills and scalers, produce fine water sprays (aerosols) which might spread infections in dental clinics. Hear about how dentists addressed this problem to make sure that safe dentistry could be provided for patients and staff.

Chemotherapy essential but harmful, how do we best treat cancer? By Laura Booth

Chemotherapy is an essential treatment for cancer, but the powerful chemical used can increase the risk of heart disease. This laboratory research helps understand how the chemicals used in chemotherapy are damaging the heart. The aim will be to ensure the treatments for young people with cancer do not mean serious health problems later in life.