Henley Café Sci: Understanding Cancer: what have we learned from nature?

Café Scientifique organises talks, usually given by scientists, followed by questions from the audience in the second half. They are a great opportunity to explore the latest ideas in science and technology, you don't need to be a scientist to enjoy the evening, everyone is welcome to ask a question or make a comment. Join us for tonight's talk:

“‘Cancer’ is actually over 200 different diseases, with different causes and treatments. In such a complex field it is difficult to understand the unique approach required for each type of cancer.

This talk will illustrate how observations from ecology and evolutionary biology have given cancer researchers new tools in the quest to understand how cancer spreads and how to fight it.

Speaker: Leah Napier PhD AFHEA

Leah is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Reading. Her research aims to investigate the spread of cancer to the brain from other organs.

This investigation includes pre-clinical models that allows us to visualise how cancer cells establish themselves in the brain and how they adapt to the electrochemical signalling unique to neurones. ”
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HOW TO BOOK
These events can be very popular and MUST be booked in advance. To book your places(s) please email the Henley Café Sci organiser directly at **cafescihenley@gmail.com**. When he has confirmed your booking please RSVP here so that we know you are coming and can look out for you.

You can arrive from 7pm for a 7:30 start. Usual format is 45 min talk followed by 45 Q&A. Liquid refreshments are available at the bar and the Coffee/Tea kitchen in the newly refurbished Hockey Club

Admission is free, but the organisers ask for a voluntary contribution from about £2.

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
If coming into Henley along the Reading Road turn right at the roundabout towards Tesco, then first left and immediately left again into the hockey club car park. The entrance is near the far end.

Avoid the Tesco Car park, gates close at 9pm.