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Institute of Immunity & Transplantation Open Day 2016

By rekgamd, on 6 September 2016

iitopendayThe Royal Free Hospital held its second annual open day of the UCL Institute of Immunity and Transplantation (IIT), where students, patients and members of the public found out about ground-breaking research being carried out by it’s world-leading researchers.

Hosted by Institute Director, Professor Hans Stauss, the event welcomed a number of students, plus members of the public, from across the North London area. Visitors enjoyed a variety of interactive stands demonstrating the work carried about by the Institute, and learnt about careers in medical research. Attendee’s also had the opportunity to meet with doctors and researchers, plus hear about clinical trials for new medicines taking place at the Royal Free Hospital.

Some of the world’s top scientists spoke about their research, including the development of new types of medicines to treat cancer, transplant immunology and immunity in the liver. The open day also featured talks on the development of ground-breaking treatments for conditions including leukaemia, lung cancer and haemophilia, and how new organs are being built from stem cells.

Participant feedback was positive, indicating that attendees found the day both educational and entertaining.

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