Accessible Science is an opportunity to hear world-leading researchers from the Norwich Bioscience Institutes (NBI) talk about their work in an accessible, engaging way. Returning for its 10th year, the main talks will focus on nutrition, while the shorter “flash talks” will showcase the wide range of careers at NBI.

You can register to watch these sessions virtually, with the morning session running 09:30-11:30 and the afternoon session 13:10-15:10.

The event finale will be a keynote lecture from Prof. Nessa Carey, Imperial College:

“Does it matter what your grandparents ate?”

DNA isn’t the only cellular information passed on by our ancestors.  We can also inherit specific additions to our genes, called epigenetic modifications.  These alter lots of cellular processes including how well we metabolise food, which in turn can increase the risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes.  So, if granddad dined on doughnuts most of his life, are you epigenetically doomed to a life of ill health?

Nessa Carey PhD has had successful careers in academia and industry and is also the author of 3 popular science books.  She now consults for universities, supporting both innovation and teaching.  Her current roles include leading a spin-out company which is developing a drug that could ultimately do away with the need for most joint replacements, and designing a new undergraduate degree to create the scientific innovators of the future.

You can find the event programme here and register for the event here.