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From Newcastle is a fortnightly interview series, which aims to uncover the latest research developments in ageing and health, data, energy, cities, and culture and the creative arts from Newcastle University.
In each episode, we sit down with a world-leading researcher to discover the story behind their work, the questions they are asking and what their findings mean for the real world
25 years of Life - Understanding Life: Pioneering research with Dr Jennifer Munkley
From Newcastle
19 minutes 16 seconds
5 months ago
25 years of Life - Understanding Life: Pioneering research with Dr Jennifer Munkley
In this special series of From Newcastle we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The International Centre for Life.
With introduction from Linda Conlon, Chief Executive of Life.
Opened in the year 2000, Life is a unique science hub in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where scientists, clinicians, technologists and educationalists work side-by-side on one site. The NHS and Newcastle University are key partners onsite; the pioneering research and patient treatments carried out here have earned international recognition and are helping people live better lives.
In this episode, we talk to Dr Jennifer Munkley, Principal Research Associate at the Newcastle University Biosciences Institute. Discover the pioneering research taking place at Life which is advancing our understanding of cancer treatment and providing hope to those affected.
Find out more about Dr Jennifer Munkley’s research at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/people/profile/jennifermunkley.html
Take part in Life’s 25th birthday celebrations: https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/
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From Newcastle
From Newcastle is a fortnightly interview series, which aims to uncover the latest research developments in ageing and health, data, energy, cities, and culture and the creative arts from Newcastle University.
In each episode, we sit down with a world-leading researcher to discover the story behind their work, the questions they are asking and what their findings mean for the real world
