Showcase of Young Science 2010 – what do our young scientists do?

This public event was held in March 2010 at the Forum in Norwich to showcase some of the varied research being undertaken by young scientists at both the Institute of Food Research and the John Innes Centre . After the audience had listened to the 4 presentations they were asked to vote for which project they would give continued funding to. You can also vote for your favourite area of research by using the form at the bottom of this page.

• Welcome and Introduction by Mike Merrick (Chair)

The presentations

1. Clostridium difficile infections in hospitals the novel use of Phages to combat this pathogenic bacterium.
   Arjan Narbad and Emma Meader
2. How can studying enzymes win the war on tuberculosis?
   Tony Maxwell and Shantanu Karkare
3. Being a purple tomato: a story of colour and health
   Cathie Martin and Katharina Bulling
4. The stressful life of a food poisoning bacterium
   Arnoud van Vliet and Rebecca Handley

Cast your vote

Vote for your favourite area of research: