Pints of Science - September 2024

Pints Of Science (Science Lecture Series)
Doors 6:30 | Speakers 7 | FREE, must RSVP | Music Hall

Presented in the New World Music Hall, Three esteemed area scientists will share their current projects and passions during three individual 20-minute segments followed by a Q&A session. This seated event offers the New World menu as well as a full cash bar.

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Michael Middlebrooks, PhD.
Associate Professor of Biology, University of Tampa

Magnificent Mollusks: Exploring the World of Octopuses, Clams, Snails, and Slugs. Mollusks are the second most diverse phylum of animals on the planet and have the most unique adaptations for survival. Join us for a brief introduction to some of their most fascinating behaviors and superpowers from color-changing cuttlefish to solar powered sea slugs.

Lindsay Goddard, Registered and Licensed Dietitian (RD, LD/N)
Toxicologist, and Yoga Instructor (RYT-200)

Environmental Toxins and Nutrition: You mean there is a relationship? Environmental Toxins. They are all around us! It's nearly impossible to avoid them completely, so how can we support our bodies, and optimize the elimination of our exposures? Can nutrition really be a major player in how our bodies eliminate environmental toxins? Is there a way we can minimize exposures in our environment even more? 

Dr Sandhya Prabhakaran, 
Moffitt Cancer Center Dept. of Integrative Mathematical Oncology

Machine Learning and Mathematical modeling to understand Non-small cell lung cancer: Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, of which Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for about 85% of all cases. We use machine learning and mathematical modeling to understand why NSCLC progresses in some patients and not others, and the role of treatment in disease progression

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IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING RSVPs

You may claim as many RSVPs as you like for your group however in order to accommodate as many attendees as possible, we ask that you only claim as many in your group as have committed to attend. 

Your RSVP is a guarantee of admission, not of a specific seating location, and while every effort will be made to sit groups together, it cannot be guaranteed. Individual guests will be seated at the venue's discretion based on availability.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1546554759606252