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Bloodstream Superheroes: The Role of Red Blood Cells

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Short Session  Delivered online

Bloodstream Superheroes: The Role of Red Blood Cells
October 28, 2026
5:30 - 6:30pm
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Available dates
28th October 2026
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Events for School and College Groups (Ages 16-18)
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Come along to our interactive taster session on the fascinating world of red blood cells and their vital role in the circulatory system.

Led by Dr Steven Coles and Dr Kate Ashbrook, this session explores how red blood cells are uniquely adapted for oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, their structure and lifecycle, and how they differ across the animal kingdom.

The session will also include live on-screen microscopy of animal blood slides.

This taster is ideal if you're considering studying one of the following subjects:

Biomedical Science
Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)
Biological Sciences (Biology)
Biological Sciences (Zoology)
Forensic and Applied Biology
Medical Sciences

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Available dates
28th October 2026
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Suitable for
Events for School and College Groups (Ages 16-18)
Events for College Groups (Ages 19+)
Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)
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