Join us the Department of Metabolism and Systems Science (MSS) for two special events marking Diabetes Awarenesss Month this November!
First up, for adults we have a 1-hour lunchtime webinar on Friday 15th November 2024 at 12-1pm where you can tune in to learn about some of the research MSS is doing into type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. The webinar event schedule can be found at the bottom of this page. The event is free, informal and on Zoom – register now using this link.
Next up, for families we have a jam-packed morning of science, craft and games planned on Sunday 17th November 2024 between 10am-12 noon. Learn more about diabetes and the science we doing in MSS whilst having fun! Activities are suitable for 4-10 year olds and we especially welcome youngsters who have diabetes themselves, but everyone is welcome! We would love to see mums and dads, grandparents and kids! We have a maximum room capacity, so please register now using this link.
Further webinar details:
| Event title | Diabetes Awareness Month: Public Engagement Q&A |
| Brief description | Join us during Diabetes Awareness Month this November for mini lunchtime talks and chat with scientists working on diabetes research at University of Birmingham. Topics will include Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. This event is targeted at members of the public. All are welcome – register now! |
| When/where | Friday 15th November at 12-1pmRegister for the zoom webinar here:https://bham-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ln5aBFpFSDaxXSjNtBcK6Q |
| Programme: | |
| 12:00-12:05 | Welcome to our event Dr Caroline Gillett (chair), Assistant Professor in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement, will introduce the Department of Metabolism and Systems Science at Birmingham & our speakers. |
| 12:05-12:15 | Living with and studying Type 1 diabetesMs Jessica Hibbert will share her personal story, as well as talk about what Type 1 diabetes is & what motivated her PhD |
| 12:15-12:25 | Pioneering the next generation of treatmentsDr Ildem Akerman, Diabetes UK RD Lawrence Fellow and Associate Professor in Functional Genomics, will talk about exciting new plans to bring ‘Beta Cell Birmingham’ to life. |
| 12:25-12:35 | Type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes Dr Gabriela Da Silva Xavier, Associate Professor in Cellular Metabolism, will discuss work underway in her lab as part of the Birmingham ‘BRC Women’s Metabolic Health’ research theme. |
| 12:35-12:40 | Interactive audience poll: Share your thoughts future diabetes research! |
| 12:40-13:00 | Audience Q & A with speakers (chaired)Put your questions to our speakers! |