6 Decades Lecture Series: From Lab to Life | 60 Years of Health Breakthroughs

Explore our stories from the last 60 years, discover our impactful research and join us as we look ahead to the future. Have you ever wondered how scientific research shapes the way we see, heal and stay healthy? In this lively public lecture, we’ll explore how over the last 60 years the University of Bradford has delivered research that improves our health and wellbeing including how we understand vision, support healing after injury, help people use medicines safely, and enable faster diagnosis of infections. During the conversation, we’ll learn how these discoveries impact our everyday lives, why they matter for public health locally and globally, and ask you what future healthcare opportunities and challenges you think the University's research could focus on. 00:00 Dr Kirsten Riches-Suman | Helping to heal 07:25 Professor Klaus Pors | The history of cancer research in Bradford 16:15 Dr Thomas Swift | Disease sensing and targeted drug delivery 23:39 Professor Rachel Pilling | Make it easier to see 33:09 Professor Beth Fylan | Involving patients in designing safety solutions 42:18 Q&A Session The 6 Decades lecture series As part of our 60th Anniversary celebrations, the 6 Decades lecture series brings together leading experts to share insights into the pioneering research and distinctive strengths that have shaped the institution over the past six decades. Across six engaging talks delivered in a hybrid format, audiences will hear directly from specialists at the forefront of their fields, exploring how ideas, discoveries and collaborations have evolved to address real-world challenges locally and globally. The series offers an opportunity to celebrate the University’s rich legacy, connect with new and existing audiences, and take pride in the transformative impact of research that is started in Bradford. For more information, please visit https://www.bradford.ac.uk/events/whats-on/6-decade-lecture-from-lab-to-life/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Making a difference and changing lives through equality of opportunity. Discover more about the University of Bradford: CONNECT WITH UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD Website: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/university.bradford Twitter: https://twitter.com/UniofBradford LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-bradford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universityofbradford/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uniofbradford Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/uniofbradford Unibuddy: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/student-life/chat/ Current students: https://portal.bradford.ac.uk/ ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion and our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our students belong to a supportive University community and achieve the best outcomes as graduates. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We will harness our strengths in research, innovation, teaching and partnerships to extend our reputation, influence, and impact. All of this will create a values-led culture that is inclusive and effective in enriching lives and benefitting society.