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individuals and those that lack. Understanding the
differences in skin structure of different ethnicities
can play an important role in tailoring the use of
cosmetics and therapeutic products to maximize
treatment for patients. This presentation will look
at the differences in the skin structure and barrier
function of Caucasian, Black, Hispanic and Asian skin;
but mostly emphasizing on the differences between
Caucasian and Black skin.
Future of Oncology Therapeutics: Use of
Molecularly Targeted Therapies | Florence Osuagwu
Molecularly targeted therapies are the new
generation of cancer treatment. These therapies block
specific signalling pathways or cancer proteins that
are involved with the growth and spread of cancer
such as receptors, growth factors, kinase cascades,
and apoptosis. These therapies include monoclonal
antibodies and small molecule inhibitors which have
significantly changed cancer treatment in the past
ten years (Gerber, 20018).They are also currently the
focus of much anticancer drug development. Hence,
this presentation aims to explore how targeted
therapies would affect the future treatment of
cancer patients in terms of patients’ survival rate and
economics of cancer care.
Imperialistic attitudes within International policing |
Pooja Raval
Militarised imperialism no longer exists, we now live in
a world where imperialism manifests itself in alternate
forms, thus making it concealed yet inherent to our
society (Galtung, 1971). This essay aims to explore
how imperialism is structural within the context of
international policing. Imperialism is also structural
within the context of foreign policies allowing social
and political control across borders. A critique of the
selective nature of the International Criminal Courts
will also be included. Furthermore, policies ratified
by organisations such as NATO and Interpol give
countries within the Global North an upper hand.
Comparing the efficacy of prophylactic treatments
in altitude sickness prevention | Nea Sneddon-
Jenkins
The primary effects of high altitude (over 2500m)
on humans are the result of decreased air pressure
resulting in a reduction of available oxygen. Rapid
ascent to high altitude often results in development
of altitude sickness due to reduced uptake of oxygen.
Acclimatisation can allow time for physiological
adaptations to take place in order to sustain adequate
oxygen in the body to meet metabolic demands.
Acetazolamide and dexamethasone can be used to
reduce the risk of developing altitude sickness. This
paper will explore the pathophysiology of altitude
sickness, and compare the efficacy of prophylactic
treatments in altitude sickness prevention.
How do we currently understand and treat maths
anxiety and how can it be improved? | Lakky Jones
Maths anxiety is the feeling of anxiety that one
cannot perform efficiently in situations that involve
mathematics and can lead to severe difficulties in
later life, such as dealing with household bills and
many jobs requiring basic maths skills. The majority of
research covering the topic covers the development
of maths anxiety by rote learning in the early stages
of mathematical development, leading to a gap in
essential mathematical knowledge in later years.
This paper shall also cover some current methods of
alleviating maths anxiety and theorise new avenues to
be explored, specifically a more targeted method than
previous approaches.
Lightning Talks
Potential of BMP15/GDF9/cumulin in ART
applications across species | Rasheedah Jennifer
Adeyemo
BMP15 and GDF9 otherwise known respectively
as Bone morphogenic protein 15 and growth
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