3:00pm-3:40pm on Sunday 24 March
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University of Cambridge New Museums Site, Lecture Theatre A New Museums Site Bene't Street, CB2 3PT
Tuberculosis is a deadly enemy. This centuries old disease has killed more people than any other disease in history. But is it still a problem today? The human immune system is a skilled opponent. So how does tuberculosis attack and how does the body defend itself? In this short talk Jonathan Shanahan, a postdoc from the Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge, will be speaking all about tuberculosis, in history up to the present day. He’ll explain some of Ramakrishnan lab’s ongoing research about how tuberculosis and the immune system interact. Come and find out how their work of the zebrafish is impacting disease treatment and what they’re learning about why tuberculosis has been such a successful adversary! There’s plenty of opportunity for audience participation via phone based polls, quizzes and word clouds, and at one point, a barrage of ball pit balls. This a fun, visual, and interactive talk that's suitable for all ages.
