Science with Impact
Thursday 28th June, 17.00 – 19.00
Organised by: Michael Berenbrink (University of Liverpool) , Sarah Blackford (SEB), Craig Franklin (University of Queensland) and Talja Dempster (SEB)
This public session brings together five experimental biologists whose work has had a major impact on Science or Society and asks them in short talks to introduce their ground breaking work, its wider impact, and their personal experiences in following their ambition. We welcome SEB delegates and members of the public alike to join us to listen, be inspired and amazed, ask questions, and discuss the role and impact of Experimental Biology in the 21st Century.
A wine reception and light snacks will be served after the event. The event costs £10 to attend (this covers the cost of the wine and snacks): attendees can register for the event online using the during registration for the SEB Meeting itself.
Chairs: Michael Berenbrink (University of Liverpool) and Alun Andersen (Former Editor, New Scientist)
Speakers:
Lynne Sneddon (University of Liverpool, United Kingdom)
From science, philosophy, literature to Trivial Pursuit: the impact of studying welfare in fish.
Steve Long (University of Illinois, USA)
Why we do we need plant biotechnology in our toolbox to feed and fuel the world?
Hans Pörtner (Alfred Wegener Institute, Germany)
How animal physiology informs the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Anthony Hall (University of Liverpool, United Kingdom)
Next generation genetics: A new tool for accelerated gene discovery and breeding
Rod Wilson (University of Exeter, United Kingdom)
Can fish influence Earth’s climate control? The surprising role of marine fish in the global carbon cycle.
19.00 – 21.30 PRE-CONFERENCE NETWORKING SOIREE