Professor Adrian Martineau's Inaugural Lecture at QMUL

Lecture title: 'Old wine in new bottles: rediscovering the importance of vitamin D for human health' and will be followed by a free drink reception in the Old Library, Garrod Building, Whitechapel. The lecture will be held in The Perrin Lecture Theatre, Whitechapel Campus.

Lecture Synopsis:

Vitamin D - 'the sunshine vitamin' - was used to treat tuberculosis in the pre-antibiotic era. Until recently, its mechanisms of action were poorly understood. In this lecture I will tell the story of how the effects of vitamin D on the immune system were unravelled, and describe future directions for research into the broader effects of vitamin D on human health.

Meet the Professor:

Adrian Martineau is Clinical Professor of Respiratory Infection and Immunity at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. His research focuses on the effects of vitamin D on human health.

Attendance is free of charge but you must book a ticket to attend. Tickets can be obtained from: Eventbrite