When: This event will be taking place on 14/02/2012, from 18:00 until 20:00.
Description: Valentine's themed lectures on "Broken Heart" Syndrome and the beneficial effects of chocolate on heart health. Free wine and chocolates allocated on arrival!
Dr Alexander Lyon will talk about Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy a.k.a "Broken Heart Syndrome". Dr Samantha Warnakula will talk about her research into the benefits of chocolate on cardiometabolic disorders. There will also be a chance to view anatomical specimens not yet open to the public.
Venue
The Pathology Museum and Galleries
3rd Floor Robin Brook Centre
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 6BQ
England
Region: London
Organiser: Carla Connolly / Professor Paula Domizio
Specialty: Cardiac Health
Employing trust: Barts and the London NHS Trust
Theme: February - Love your Heart
Target audience: Mixture of Medical and Humanities students, and the general public
Minimum age: 16
Can members of the public attend? Yes
Capacity: 100
Advance bookings: Yes
Refreshments: Yes, wine water and soft drinks/juice. Also chocolates and themed cakes and savoury nibbles.
Contact: To register for this free event go to:
http://eshop.qmul.ac.uk and search 'Valentine'.
Alternatively contact Pathology Museum Technician c.connolly@qmul.ac.uk
