Pint of Science Day 3

BREAKING THROUGH MEDICAL BARRIERS: ADVANCING TREATMENTS FROM THE BRAIN TO THE SPINE

How can we reach areas that are far down without damaging the overlaying layers? A typical approach is using an endoscope, a thin rod that can be stuck inside the body, to take an image. However, even the smallest available endoscopes are rather invasive. This presentation introduces the use of optical fibres, ultra-thin cylinders of glass which are as thin as a human hair, to peek into the depths of the brain without causing much damage.

ABOUT PINT OF SCIENCE

Pint of Science is a grassroots non-profit organisation that has grown astronomically over the few years since two people decided to share their research in the pub. Although our mission has expanded, our core values remain the same: to provide a space for researchers and members of the public alike to come together, be curious, and chat about research in a relaxed environment outside of mysterious laboratories or daunting dark lecture theatres. We believe that everyone has a place at the table to discuss the research going on both on our doorsteps and far beyond. Our missions and visions are based around the people that matter most: our audience, volunteers, speakers, and our wider research community.