Pi: Beating Cancer Sooner at the Museum of Science and Industry

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Pi: Beating Cancer Sooner
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Pi: Beating Cancer Sooner at Science and Industry Museum, Castlefield 19 May 2018 Entrance is free

Scientists working with Cancer Research will show visitors to the Museum of Science and Industry how they diagnose patients, investigate cancer cells and develop personalised treatments.

Have a go at operating an ultrasound machine, take a virtual tour of the Cancer Research UK labs and meet the research nurses working with patients to help beat cancer sooner.

Pi: Platform for Investigation – Powered by Siemens is a monthly event where families discover cutting edge research that’s happening right now in and around Manchester and the North West.

Each month universities, research centres and other organisations take over the museum’s purpose-built high-tech platform, complete with computer ports and experiment tables, to introduce visitors of all ages to important innovations via conversation and fun.

Pi: Beating Cancer Sooner at Science and Industry Museum, Castlefield 19 May 2018 Entrance is free

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