Background
Hepatitis Scotland, in partnership with the MRC – University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), are offering a unique experience for people diagnosed with hepatitis C.
As part of the Medical Research Council’s (MRC) Festival of Medical Research, they would like to offer the opportunity to meet with some of the world-leading researchers working on hepatitis C research in Glasgow.
Glasgow has played a key role in virus research since the 1940s and the CVR has an incredibly dedicated team who devote their careers to researching hepatitis C Virus. The researchers would like to share their knowledge by inviting you to join them at their research centre.
The CVR’s expert scientists will take you on the path of a blood sample during an exclusive tour of the CVR’s world-class research facilities. They will show you the different ways it could be used in their research and explain the vital role that patients play in supporting hepatitis C research.
This is a unique opportunity to learn about the key areas of research and about the milestones and discoveries that have led to breakthrough treatments.
Event
They are planning to run two half-day sessions on Thursday 23 June 2016 and offer places for around 20 delegates per session.
All travel costs will be covered and a buffet lunch will be provided for everyone, in-between the morning and afternoon sessions.
The morning session runs from 10:00am to 12:30pm
The afternoon session runs from 1:30pm to 4:00pm
The morning and afternoon sessions are the same, so people will attend either the morning or the afternoon session.
The sessions consist of:
Welcome and setting the scene for the day
Tours of the world class research facilities
Q&A sessions with the scientists
Posters, discussions and workshops covering:
What is a virus/Hepatitis C virus
Breakthroughs in treatment
Vaccination development
Resistance to treatment
Mapping the spread of Hepatitis C in populations
Booking
*** This is a free event. Places are limited, so please book soon to avoid disappointment. ***
This event is for people who have ever been diagnosed with hepatitis C and who live in Scotland. It does not matter if you have experienced treatment or not.
To book your place, please contact Lesley Bon at Hepatitis Scotland by Friday 3rd June, 2016.
t: 0141 225 0419
m: 0777 156 1890
e: lesley@hepatitisscotland.org.uk
You will need to provide the following information for booking:
Your name, address, email, telephone and mobile number
Any mobility or dietary requirements
If you would prefer to come for the morning session or the afternoon session (they are both the same)
Any questions you have that you would like the researchers to answer
Your details will be kept only by Hepatitis Scotland, and used for the administration of this event only.
All transport costs will be covered / or transport will be arranged for everyone attending – when we confirm your place we will enquire more about transport needs.
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