Revealing Grangegorman - School of Biological, Health and Sports Sciences Events
TU Dublin is hosting Revealing Grangegorman, an exciting programme of events for the community to enjoy and see the extensive transformation the University is bringing to Dublin 7.
The School of Biological, Health and Sports Sciences will host three events for members of the public on Tuesday, 13 June 2023.
Nurturing Seeds of Science into Budding Medical Scientists
This event will demonstrate how we nurture and develop our Medical Scientists – from Bench to Bedside in the School of Biological, Health and Sports Sciences. You will be engaged in activities that will allow you to understand the important role of Medical Scientists in healthcare delivery for patients and the public. You will get the chance to participate in interactive activities such as building a DNA double helix using 'jellies' and observing the transmission of bacteria using 'glitterbug'.
In addition, you will observe the pathway that a sample taken from you at a hospital bedside or GP practice takes as it makes its way through the diagnostic laboratory for testing. This will help you understand the important role of Medical Scientists in the clinical diagnostic pathway to ensure a quality-assured result for you.
When: Tuesday, 13 June 2023 - 11:30 - 12:30
Where: Central Quad, Room CQ-319
Booking: Submit your interest to biologicalsciences@tudublin.ie with 'Seeds of Science' in the subject line.
Not a fan of Brussels sprouts? Blame your parents! The Genetics of taste receptors and Applications of Genetic Technology in Everyday Diagnostics.
Each person shares around 99.9% of their DNA, but some really interesting differences can be found within the 0.1% variation. One of these sites in our genomes that varies between individuals is a position on a gene called TAS2R38. The TAS2R38 gene contains genetic information (encodes) for a taste receptor that can detect chemicals like phenylthiocarbamide, or "PTC".
Bitter foods, such as vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts, contain molecules that are similar to PTC. Depending on which variant a person inherits, it can cause them to dislike the taste of Brussels sprouts and give a valid excuse for skipping them at dinner!
The applications of the technology involved in analysing single point variations along a person's genome can also play a role in your predisposal for many different diseases, and we will also look at some examples of these variants across a person's genome and discuss how molecular diagnostics is used to decipher a person's genetics.
When: Tuesday, 13 June 2023 - 14:00 - 14:30
Where: Central Quad, Room CQ-007
Booking: Submit your interest to biologicalsciences@tudublin.ie with 'Genetics' in the subject line.
Barefoot running, shoe choices and running mechanics
This session will discuss differences in footwear and their potential effects on running mechanics, and provide practical examples of how scientists measure running injury risks using modern sensors.
When: Tuesday, 13 June 2023 - 14:30 - 15:00
Where: Central Quad, Room CQ-010
Booking: Submit your interest to biologicalsciences@tudublin.ie with 'Barefoot running' in the subject line.