Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - Science and snacks: Killer T Cells

We'll bring the science, you bring the snacks.

Join Maya Pidoux as she discusses her researche into a type of immune cell called killer T cells and how they fight viral infections. Her focus is on how the killer T cell response to influenza virus changes as people age and how these changes leave older people more susceptible to influenza.

Event type

This event is particularly suitable for ages 13+ and takes place in our Conversation room. It is a smaller and more intimate event where you explore research currently being undertaken by students across the UK. 

Our cafe will be closed so please bring your snacks with you. Alcoholic drinks are not permitted at this event. Please do be mindful to not bring any foods that contain nuts.

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About Maya Pidoux

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via Maya Pidoux

Maya is a PhD student at the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine at the University of Oxford. She has a MSci degree in Immunology from the University of Glasgow. As part of her degree, she spent a year working in the Oncology Department at AztraZeneca. Alongside her research Maya enjoys doing public engagement and science communication and is currently doing an internship in L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre Team at the Royal Institution.

Timing

The doors will open at approximately 4.00pm, with a prompt start at 4.30pm. The talk will be about 45 minutes, with a 15 minute Q&A at the end. 

Accessibility

Our accessible public toilet is on the ground floor. The Conversation room is on the ground floor and there is step-free access from the pavement. 

Seating is usually unreserved for our events. If you and your group require seating reservations, or wheelchair spaces, please do let us know by email and we’ll be more than happy to help. Email: events@ri.ac.uk.

The closest underground station is Green Park, which is step-free. If you arrive by taxi and need step free access, ask to be dropped off round the corner on New Bond street. Here the curb is level with the road and the pavement follows round to the entrance of the Ri.

Carers can receive a free ticket to an event by emailing: events@ri.ac.uk.

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