The Transformation of Healthcare in Early Modern Britain 22nd October 2019 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Venue: The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries Categories: Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy Events Patrick Wallis has worked on the history of early modern medicine since his doctorate on the Society of Apothecaries in the 17th century.
Historical Reflections on Medicine and Sexual Violence 27th November 2019 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Venue: Society of Apothecaries Categories: Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy Events Joanna Bourke is the Principal Investigator on a 5-year, multi-disciplinary, Wellcome Trust-funded project entitled “Sexual Violence, Medicine, and Psychiatry”.
Why we need more Placebos in Clinical Practice and few in Clinical Trials 28th January 2020 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Venue: The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries Categories: Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy Events Dr Jeremy Howick has conducted ground-breaking philosophical and empirical studies in this area.
Rediscovering a local surgical Pioneer: The Life and Work of Judson Chesterman 24th February 2020 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Venue: The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries Categories: Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy Events Judson Chesterman is not a name familiar to many when ir come tot he early development of cardiac surgery. He developed the first mitral valve replacement in the world.
International Women’s Day – History, Arts, Science, & The Future 5th March 2020 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm Categories: Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy Events Title: History, Arts, Science & The Future This exciting event will be hosted by the Faculty and will include speakers, panel discussions and networking. The event looks at Women in various industries and how these link with the past, present and future. There will be discussions on Women’s roles. how they have changed over time […]
The Sydney Selwyn Lecture 24th March 2020 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Venue: The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries Categories: Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy Events Dr Sara Dahlen, Winner of the Sydney Selwyn lecture will be discussing “Gender identity”, and Professor Anthony Redmond, High Commended will be discussing “Medical Humanitarianism”
Surgery and Emotions before Anaesthesia 23rd April 2020 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Venue: Society of Apothecaries Categories: Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy Events Michael Brown is an expert on the history of medicine and surgery in nineteenth-century Britain.
Unlocking the Medieval Medicine Cabinet 1st June 2020 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Venue: Society of Apothecaries Categories: Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy Events Freya Harrison is a microbiologist working in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Warwick.
‘Historical Roots’ – Chelsea Physic Garden Visit 2020 15th June 2020 10:45 am – 2:30 pm Categories: Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy Events Combine an enjoyable and informative tour of the Garden with a chance to socialise over a delicious lunch. Letta Jones, Lecturer in Garden History and Horticulture and tutor at the CPG, will provide a short introduction to the Garden’s history followed by highlighting 10 plants of interest. Faculty Members only! Contact: Maria Ferran, Faculty Manager […]
History of Peyote 1st July 2020 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Venue: The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries Categories: Faculty of the History & Philosophy of Medicine & Pharmacy Events Mike Jay is an author and curator who has written widely on scientific and medical history.
