Ever wondered how we go from the chemicals in a laboratory to the medicines in your home? Are these drugs discovered by accident or does research inform intelligent design?
From the earliest medicines, which consisted simply of exploiting the chemical elements – sulphur for wounds, lithium for bipolar disorders and magnesium for digestion – today’s pharmaceuticals involve carefully disguising active ingredients, as well as a greater understanding of routes into living cells.
With examples from her leading-edge research group, Carol will illustrate the novel approaches being developed to try to win the battle against disease-inducing pathogens, but also to understand the problems of addiction in the treatment of pain.
Auckland
Date: 20 March 2018
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Venue: Auckland Museum, Auditorium, The Domain, Parnell, Auckland Central, Auckland
For further information and to register: www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/whats-really-inside-your-medicine-cabinet-auckland-tickets-42922773170?aff=es2
Christchurch
Date: 16 March 2018
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Venue: University of Canterbury, A1 Lecture Theatre (North Arts), 20 Kirkwood Ave, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, Canterbury 8041
For further information and to register: www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/whats-really-inside-your-medicine-cabinet-christchurch-tickets-42775836679?aff=efbeventtix
