The CSCRM is a very international centre, and it’s so important to take advantage of that fact to be able to share the science taking place here, to as wide an audience as possible. Also, by showcasing the diversity of researchers that work here, we hope to inspire those from all backgrounds to take an interest in science and stem cell research, and that working at a lab like CSCRM is an option for all
Jessica Sells, Public Engagement Officer, Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
25 March 2019
Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine take part in British Science Week
Members of the Centre for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine have recorded videos answering scientific questions in different languages as part of British Science Week.
British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) run by the British Science Association. Anyone can take part and organise an activity with the aim of creating fascinating, entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK for people of all ages.
Members of the Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine (CSCRM) took part by producing videos answering scientific questions in different languages. The questions were posed by members of the public who have previously attended events run by the CSCRM and included topics such as ‘can you make a person’ or ‘did you know what career you wanted to do at A-Level?’
Many of the staff who took part in the video series answered questions in both English and their native language. Languages included English, French, Italian, Lithuanian, Portuguese and Urdu.
The videos can be accessed here.
The members of the CSCRM that took part in answering questions are:
- Alice Vickers (Question: what do you think is the most interesting area of stem cell research?)
- Dr Christina Philppeos (Question: is it possible to heal wounds with stem cells?)
- Dr Clarisse Ganier (Question: how long will it be until stem cell therapy will be standard?) – answered in French and English
- Dr Davide Danovi (Question: why did you go into the scientific field?) – answered in Italian and English
- Emily Read (Question: did you know what career you wanted to do at ALevel?)
- Ieva Berzanskyte (Question: what kind of dangerous materials do you work with?) – answered in Lithuanian and English
- Dr Inês Sequeira (Question: how do stem cells differentiate?) – answered in Portuguese and English
- Inês Tomás (Question: can you make a person?) – answered in Portuguese and English
- Dr Mukul Tewary (Question: how do you develop your research so that it can benefit patients?)
- Bushra Kanwal (Question: what is your hope for the future of stem cell research?) – answered in Urdu and English