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You're never too young for science

We invited 10-year-old prodigy Marc Guernion for a week's experience at our Aspire Create labs in 2018. He tells us what blew his mind and why he'd like to come back in the future.

Mark trying the haptic feedback

Breadcrumb trail

My name is Marc, and during the week, I have experienced many interesting things that have blown my mind - like the time I used the haptic robot. It was amazing how you could pretty much feel the things on the screen.

After that, I used a virtual reality headset and the haptic robot to feel and see in 3D a hip bone. That was my favourite thing I did.

On the Monday, I completed three projects using something called Arduino. This lets you make a code and circuit which can make lights flash, create a fortune teller or lock and unlock a box.

The next day, I brought in a robot called Cozmo and with my mentor Tijana we coded him to do something that would help people with dementia to remember to take their pills at a certain time of the day.

On Wednesday, I did another project on Arduino and I fixed the project with Cozmo.

The day after, I worked on one last project, and I explored the labs and the hospital which was very interesting.

On the last day, I took apart a PC to see what was inside and I 3D-printed a bone with my name engraved in it.

It was a very fun experience and if I had stayed for longer there would be many other things I would explore and have fun with. I think I will come again when I am older.

I would definitely recommend having work experience at Aspire Create!

Mark at CREATe

Highlights in Medical Sciences

UCL Cancer Institute awarded Athena SWAN Gold
Athena Swan Gold Award

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UCL Cancer Institute awarded Athena SWAN Gold

The UCL Cancer Institute has been awarded Athena SWAN Gold in recognition of its sustained commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education and research.

20 May 2025

New Dean of Medical Sciences appointed
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New Dean of Medical Sciences appointed

Internationally recognised clinician scientist, Professor Emma Morris, will take up the role of Dean of UCL's Faculty of Medical Sciences in August 2025.

28 February 2025

Lung cancer test better predicts survival in early stages of disease
Cancer Cells Dividing

Research breakthrough

Lung cancer test better predicts survival in early stages of disease

A new test developed by UCL Cancer Institute and the Francis Crick Institute can better predict lung cancer survival at diagnosis.

09 January 2025

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