Sir Henry Tizard Discourse

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Title Sir Henry Tizard Discourse - 10,000 Years in the Making: Unravelling Human History, Health and Evolution through Ancient DNA
Details Dr William Barrie (GG, 2009-14) will speak on "10,000 Years in the Making: Unravelling Human History, Health and Evolution through Ancient DNA".

William attended Westminster School from 2009 - 2014. He did his undergraduate degree (Natural Sciences) and PhD at the University of Cambridge, where he is now a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Genetics. His research uses ancient DNA from human skeletons to answer questions about human history, evolution and health, with a particular focus on the evolution of autoimmune diseases. He splits his time between Cambridge and London.

The discourse will be followed by a drinks reception.

Please email tizard@westminster.org.uk to add your name to the guestlist or if you have any queries, there is a charge of £10 per person, payable by cash on the evening or via bank transfer to:

Royal Bank of Scotland
Sort Code: 16.00.38
Account Number: 00282496
Account Name: Westminster School General
Please give a reference of Tizard/XXXXX where XXXX is your name
Speaker Dr William Barrie (GG, 2009-14)
Date Wednesday 15 May 2024
Time 6.00 pm
VenueIn-Person Event Boult Building, Westminster School, Dean's Yard, London, SW1P 3PB
Cost £10
Dress Code Smart Casual
Accessibility Wheelchair Accessible
RSVP Date Tuesday 14 May 2024

Please RSVP and send any questions to Prof. Kevin Walsh at  tizard@westminster.org.uk  if you are interested in attending.

Payment (£10 per person) can be made to

Royal Bank of Scotland
Sort Code: 16.00.38
Account Number: 00282496
Account Name: Westminster School General
Please give a reference of Tizard/XXXXX where XXXX is your name.

 

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