University of Bradford 6 Decades Lecture - From Lap to Life: 60 Years of Health Breakthroughs, Wednesday 13 May 2026

 Part of the 60th anniversary celebrations:

The second lecture in our 6 Decades Lecture series is coming up. Join us as we continue to celebrate the research, careers and projects that started in Bradford and make a difference around the world. From Lab to Life: 60 Years of Health Breakthroughs will discuss how scientific research shapes the way we see, heal and stay healthy. We’ll explore how, over the last 60 years, the University of Bradford has delivered research that improves our health and wellbeing. This will include how we understand vision, support healing after injury, help people use medicines safely, and help diagnose infections more quickly. Learn how these discoveries impact us in our daily lives, and why they matter for public health both locally and around the world. You’ll also get the chance to tell us what future healthcare opportunities and challenges you think the University’s research could focus on. Date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 Time: 18:00 to 19:30 BST Location: University of Bradford campus and online. Book now Your host: Dr. Sherif El Khamisy, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Your panellists: Professor Beth Fylan, Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Social Care Dr Thomas Swift, Associate Professor, Faculty of Health and Social Care Dr. Kirsten Riches-Suman, Plastic Surgery and Burns Research Unit Professor Rachel Pilling, Optometry, Faculty of Health and Social Care 6 Decades Lecture Series This event is the second lecture in the 6 Decades Lecture Series, part of the University’s 60th Anniversary celebrations, highlighting the pioneering research and distinctive strengths that have shaped Bradford over the past six decades. Book now We look forward to seeing you at our 60th Anniversary celebrations. Kind regards, Alumni Team

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