The MDH RSA hosted the first day of The Medical School Research Meeting on Monday 11th June 2012.
Day one of the 2012 Medical School Research Day was organised by the Medicine, Dental and Health Research Staff Association. The day started in Firth Court, with group tours of the research posters that filled the hall. This was followed by lunch, after which all relocated to the Richard Roberts lecture theatre for 'The Only Way is Ethics', a series of Research Ethics and Integrity themed talks, chaired by Dr. Shelia Francis. The talks were delivered by professionals including a journal editor, NHS Consultant Histopathologist and UoS Director of Veterinary Services and were followed by a panel led 'Question Time' style interactive debate.
Poster Tours - 'Bench to Bedside'
Monday 11th June 2012 11:00 to 12:00 Firth Hall. Take a bench to bedside poster tour through Research in the Medical School. Free lunch for all those attending a poster tour!
Why should you sign up for a poster walk?
- Discover the full breadth of research in the School
- Learn what expertise is available
- Improve your skills in scientific debate
Volunteer hosts will guide you through four posters, encouraging debate with the poster presenters. If you would like to volunteer to host a poster tour please contact m.trikic@sheffield.ac.uk
How to register: To register for one of the tours please send an email to school-research-day@sheffield.ac.uk Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Registration is now closed
'THE ONLY WAY IS ETHICS'
In association with the MPGS. Monday 11th June 2012 at 1pm, Richard Roberts Lecture Theatre
Ethics is an issue with which we all now have to engage, although we may not realise it. Come and attend this informative session, chaired by Dr Sheila Francis, where you will hear excellent talks on some of the most common ethical issues we all face. Have your say in our interactive discussion. No need to register; just turn up on the day, no fake tan required!
As part of the Meeting we are planning on having an interactive element from the audience via handsets! On the panel will be the guest speakers along with a post-doc and a PhD student representative.
