Centre of the Cell

08/09/2026

Join us on the 29th for our next Big Question: 'Why is cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death in the world?' In this event talk Professor Dunja will speak about her research into this fascinating topic. https://www.centreofthecell.org/product/why-is-cardiovascular-disease-the-leading-cause-of-death-in-the-world/🫀

24/08/2026

LAST chance to get a ticket for our A Mummy for Melissa show TOMORROW morning - don't miss out on the little ones learning all about cells and DNA through an interactive puppet show:

Meet Melissa, a newborn monster who is trying to find her mummy! Along the way she meets lots of new friends who teach her about the wonderful world of living things, cells and DNA! Created in partnership with East London Genes & Health, this is a child-friendly introduction to the concepts of cells...

12/08/2026

Still looking for something to do over the summer? Why not join one of our CELLebration shows (see what we did there?!) to find out all about the past, present, and future of cell biology:

Step into the past, present, and future of cell biology with us, and explore how science and lab work continue to evolve over time. Challenge yourself with some hands-on laboratory-themed tasks in our Neuron Pod and become a cell biologist like those working in the labs below your very feet. Tickets...

07/08/2026

There's still tickets left for our Brilliant Blood sessions next week - join us for this hands-on workshop all about that red liquid we couldn't live without:

Join our hands-on workshop to discover why blood is truly brilliant!Explore the science behind the red liquid that keeps us alive — what it is, how it works, and what happens when we start to lose it. Get involved with fun, interactive investigations and learn all about this incredible substance f...

21/07/2026

There's still tickets left for our Skin Deep workshops happening this week and next - get your ticket now to not miss out!

Discover the incredible world of human skin in show Skin Deep. This interactive journey dives into the wonders of the largest organ in your body and its amazing functions. Get hands-on with fun activities exploring everything from popping pimples to the science of fingerprints in forensics. Save ski...

15/07/2026

We have lots of events coming up over Summer for the whole family! Head to our website to book your tickets now: https://www.centreofthecell.org/whats-on/events/

11/11/2025

Watch our Neuron Pod be build 6 years ago. The Neuron Pod is where we hold lots of our shows, workshops, and events. Want to see what it looks like inside?

06/10/2025

Meet Lucien Bonfante - a lecturer in clinical microbiology at Queen Mary University London 🔬
Swipe through for some insights and tips about working in science ➡️
Send us any questions you have for Lucien ✉️

Thank you to our Youth Member Ladshana who interview Lucien and cocreated this post.

06/09/2025

It's and so here are some of our favourite biology themed books 🧬
What's your favourite biology themed book? 📚

(Thankyou to our youth member Sakina for her book recommendation)

05/02/2025

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