18th September – Nucleic acid-based medicines – new tools for old diseases – Prof Peter Simpson

Prof Peter Simpson joins us at Didsbury SciBar to delve into the fascinating world of nucleic acid-based medicines.

The Covid-19 vaccines are estimated to have saved more than 20 million lives during the pandemic.

Two of these vaccines used a revolutionary biological approach to generating a medicine rapidly and flexibly (messenger RNA), and a revolutionary innovation in delivering these medicines safely and effectively (lipid nanoparticles).

This is likely to be the start of a new generation of medicines made from RNA for targeting cancer and many other diseases, and the start of a wave of medicines delivered precisely to different organs using new drug delivery technologies.

This talk will discuss what is possible now, and what might be in the future.

Whether you’re a student, researcher, or simply curious about the future of medicine, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field. Don’t miss out on this free event that promises to be both informative and inspiring.