The Discovery Hour

The Discovery Hour Seminar Series: Fuel for Minds That Are Curious About…, is an engaging platform to explore the fascinating world of science and research at Chester Medical School and beyond.

Whether you are a student, lecturer, researcher, or staff member, this series is designed to inspire curiosity, encourage collaboration, and provide valuable insights into the world of science and discovery.

CPD portfolio evidence: Certificates of attendance will be provided for participants to include in their professional development portfolios.

Info: Part 1:
• Lecturer Research – Dr Maria Peiris-Pagès
Title: “Cancer in a drop: How liquid biopsies help us understand cancer”
Part 2:
• Technical Team – Alex Bytheway
Title: “Science behind the scenes”

Info: Part 1:
• Lecturer Research – Dr Ruth Taylor
Title: “Joining the dots”
Part 2:
• Grant opportunities at UoC and beyond
Title: “Internal Funding Schemes” - Nicola Armstrong, Head of Funding & KE Development (RIO)
Title: “Overview of External Funding Support”- Sarah Cameron, External Funding Team Leader (RIO)

Info: Artificial Intelligence in healthcare

Info: Dr Emily Offer, Head of Cellular Sciences at Medicines Discovery Catapult
Rihanna Briars, Funding and research development manager at Medicines Discovery Catapult
Title “Accelerating research beyond academia” 


About Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC):

Medicines Discovery Catapult is the UK’s national center for drug discovery and innovation, based at Alderley Park in Cheshire. MDC works to transform promising research into viable medicines by offering access to state-of-the-art lab facilities, advanced imaging, biomarker technologies, and deep expertise in preclinical drug development. It partners with academia, biotech companies, charities and industry to de‑risk novel ideas, accelerate research translation, and support early‑stage drug development, helping bring treatments from bench to bedside.

Info: Part 1:
Lecturer Research – Dr Mike Green
Title: “From Genes to Behaviour: State-Space Mapping as an Organising Principle”

Part 2:
New Platforms Seminar–
James Stevens from Oxford Nanopore Technologies 
Title "Decoding genes in real time: ONT applications in healthcare"


Dr Mike Green, lecturer in Genetics and molecular Biology, University of Chester

Dr Michael leads the MSc Medical Genetics programme. He holds a PhD from Liverpool John Moores University. His research focuses on epigenetics, especially non-genetic inheritance, and behavioural neuroscience using animal models.


Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Oxford Nanopore Technologies develops real-time, portable DNA and RNA sequencing systems that enable a wide range of applications across research and industry.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Bache Hall, Countess View, Chester, United Kingdom

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