Biology Week: An Afternoon with Sir Patrick Vallance Hon FRSB
Hear from RSB Honorary Fellow, Sir Patrick Vallance, as he discusses his varied career to date.
Details
When? Monday 7 October 2024, 15:00 to 16:00
Members Only This is a members-only event
Where? Online
Hear from RSB Honorary Fellow, Sir Patrick Vallance, as he discusses his varied career to date
Sir Patrick Vallance is a British physician and scientist who has worked in both academia and industry, and many of us will recognise him from his time as the Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government throughout the pandemic. He is currently the chair of the Natural History Museum in London, and has experience working within academic research and teaching, and pharmaceutical research and development.
Throughout his career, he has made important discoveries in the field of vascular biology, and under his leadership new medicines for cancer, asthma, autoimmune diseases and HIV infection have been discovered and approved for use worldwide.
Throughout his career, he has made important discoveries in the field of vascular biology, and under his leadership new medicines for cancer, asthma, autoimmune diseases and HIV infection have been discovered and approved for use worldwide.
In this online talk, we will hear about Sir Patrick's career path as he moved between sectors and a variety of roles within bioscience. He will also be highlighting the importance of providing scientific advice to policymaking, and engaging with learned societies.
Sir Patrick has been awarded an RSB Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his exceptional service to the field of biology.
Who should attend?
This would be of interest to early career scientists, and anyone interested in career progression and the variety of roles available within the biosciences.
Cost and booking
This event is free to attend, and available to RSB members. Spaces are limited so advance registration is essential through the link at the top of the page.
Special requirements
If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking using the additional information options, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.
Continuing Professional Development
This event is approved by the Royal Society of Biology for the purposes of CPD and can be counted as 3 CPD points.
Supporter
This year's RSB Biology Week events and activities are kindly supported by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).Contact
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