The University of Edinburgh is presenting science in an interactive way, suitable for children and adults of all age groups from 9 - 22 April 2011. The College of Medicine and Veterinary medicine are hosting the following two events: Organ Transplants: From Bench to Bedside Do you know someone who has suffered from organ failure? The latest UK figures from 2009-10 tell us that 3698 patients received organ transplants, with a total of almost 8000 patients registered for a transplant during the same period. This event will give an insight into the experiences of a transplant patient, Ms Roxan Buys, the problems and issues faced by Mr John Casey, a transplant surgeon, and Professor Jamie Davies will explain how scientists are working to tackle the chronic shortage of transplant organs. Audience: 14+ Tuesday 19 April 2011, 6.00pm Tuesday 19 April 2011, 7.00pm Informatics Forum, 10 Crichton Street, Edinburgh EH8 9AB Discover Science: Medical Detectives Medical Detectives, organised by the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, will be presenting interactive activities focusing on human and animal health. Audience: all age groups Sunday 17 April 2011, 9.00am Friday 22 April 2011, 5.00pm National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF and Adam House, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1HR The following event is organised by Scottish Healthcare Genetics Public Engagement Network and features speakers from the University of Edinburgh: From Healthy Embryos to Designer Babies: How Far is too Far? A deliberative event about Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis designed to encourage public engagement in healthcare and governance in Scotland. Wednesday 20 April 2011, 2.00pm Wednesday 20 April 2011, 5.00pm National E-Science Centre of Edinburgh Directions for National E-Science Centre of Edinburgh Edinburgh International Science Festival Publication date 18 Jun, 2015
