Café Scientifique – How nature inspires modern medicine
17 June 2026 - 17 June 2026
5:45–7 pm
Region(s): Wellington
Type(s): presentations
The School of Science in Society invites you to Café Scientifique – How nature inspires medicine.
Drawing on Pacific Island knowledge and western scientific approaches, a chemist and a biologist share insight about the potential of marine organisms for the development of modern medicines.
Café Scientifiqué is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed, friendly environment. Doors open at 5:30 pm.
Speakers
Dr Helen Woolner
Dr Helen Woolner is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington. Combining Pacific Island knowledge with an all-encompassing scientific approach, she investigates the potential of marine organisms to provide a new generation of antibiotic drugs.
Rob Keyzers
Rob Keyzers is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and Head of the School of Chemical & Physical Sciences. His work mainly focuses on profiling the new and under-explored molecules made by marine invertebrate animals and plants.
Location: The Guest Room at Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith Street, Te Aro, Wellington.
For more information: www.wgtn.ac.nz/scis/about/events/cafe-scientifique.
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