2019
Pint of Science Festival: Newcastle
New bones from old cells
22 May: An evening event discussed how tissue engineering and regenerative therapies have improved to the point where artificially new bone tissue can be grown.
Pint of Science is a science festival that takes place every May and brings researchers to your local pub to present their scientific discoveries.
University of Cambridge Science Festival
From Steel to stem cells: the future of orthopaedic surgery
24 March: A day’s event explaining osteoarthritis through models, surgical procedures, research and children’s activities (hosted by the Cambridge Academy for Science & Technology).
The Science Festival is an annual event which provides the public with opportunities to explore and discuss issues of scientific interest and concern and to raise aspirations by encouraging young people to consider a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
2018
Newcastle University: Open Morning on Arthritis
Can we use cells to cure it?
The event was to find out more about Arthritis research and how the latest clinical trials are improving lives. The event included talks from leading researchers and scientists, a chance to see 3D cell-printing and laboratory visits within Newcastle Medical School.
University of York: Stem Cell Superheroes
The event was part of YorNight 2018. Talks and fun activities for all ages covered the diverse research being carried out in York, and its power to influence and transform our daily lives.
Doors Open Day at Aberdeen’s Institute of Medical Sciences
At the Aberdeen Doors Open Day event on Saturday 8 September 2018, scientists from the Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine laboratory at the University of Aberdeen welcomed visitors to the Institute of Medical Sciences to share insights about their research.
The team study how stem cells, present inside our joints, could be stimulated to repair damaged tissues, thus using the body’s own healing ability to treat arthritis.
University of York Laboratory Insight Day: Research into bone and joint disease
The Genever Laboratory held an Insight Day on 23 August to engage with people living with osteoarthritis and related diseases. The work of the laboratory focuses on developing new stem cell based therapies for osteoarthritis and by talking to people with real experiences of bone and joint disease, they hope to gain a deeper insight into how research can addresses the needs of people living with these conditions.
TCES Conference: Keele University
The Tissue & Cell Engineering Society Conference was held at Keele University (3-4 July 2018). Professor Sally Roberts chaired the session on ‘Clinically-Driven Tissue Engineering: Challenges and Opportunities’ and Professor Alicia El Haj chaired the session on ‘Tissue-Engineered Human Models’. The conference was organised by the Institute for Science & Technology in Medicine, Keele University.
University of York: Stem Cell Superheroes
As part of the 2018 York Festival of Ideas, members of the Genever Lab at the University of York had great fun at the Family Fun Afternoon. They showed off their new childrens’ public engagement activity, “Stem Cell Superheroes”. The aim of the game was to sort stem cells out from other cells and use those to help superheroes heal their joints (by firing nerf guns at them!). The event was hugely successful, with many repeat visits. We were delighted to interact with the community and share our research. More information.
