Medicine Uncovered Conference
Medicine Uncovered: Inspiring the Next Generation
Join us for a dynamic Medicine conference uncovering the future of healthcare through innovation, ethics, and education. The day features keynote talks from leading medical experts, plus an exciting afternoon of interactive workshops. Highlights include a hands-on careers session with Medical Mavericks, a thought-provoking ethics debate led by Year 12 students, and a Q&A with Year 13 students. Whether you’re curious about cutting-edge medical technology or passionate about solving real-world health challenges, this is a day of inspiration, collaboration, and discovery!
Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Venue: Main Hall, Abbey College, Homerton Gardens, Purbeck Road CB2 8EB
Event time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Contact: Sephora Day, Head of Medicine at Abbey College – sephora.day@abbeycambridge.co.uk
Agenda
09.00am-09.10am – Arrival and Registration
09.15am-09.30am – Introduction
09.30am-10.15am – Speaker: Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu
10.15am-10.30am – Speaker: Georgina Norris
10.30am-11.15am – Speaker: Priscilla Day-Walsh
11.15am-11.40am – Break
11.45am-12.30pm – Speaker: Professor Andrew Grace
12.30pm-1.10pm – Lunch
1.15pm-4.15pm – Carousel of Activities
- Medical Mavericks: Careers in health – Medical Mavericks
- Medical Ethics with Year 12 Abbey College Students
- Q and A session with Year 13 Abbey College students
4.15pm – Finish
Expand the sections below to learn more about our speakers:
PROFESSOR DAME IJEOMA UCHEGBU
Prof. Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, President of Wolfson College, Chief Scientific Officer at Nanomerics Ltd, Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Governor on the Wellcome Board, and former UCL Provost’s Envoy for Race Equality.
Talk title: TBA
Time: 9.30am – 10.15am
Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu is a nanoscientist and President of Wolfson College, Cambridge. She is Chief Scientific Officer of Nanomerics Ltd and a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Her pioneering research in drug delivery has led to innovations addressing the opioid crisis, including the development of Envelta™. Dame Ijeoma has held leadership roles across academia and science policy, and was made a Dame Commander of the British Empire in the 2025 New Year Honours.
GEORGINA NORRIS
Georgina Norris, NIHR Cambridge BRC Patient and Public Involvement Coordinator
Talk title: TBA
Time: 10.15am – 10.30am
Georgina Norris is the PPI Coordinator for the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre, helping researchers with PPI training and advice, and facilitating focus groups. Georgina is experienced in running a variety of advisory groups at local and national level, including public, lived experience, young people and rare disease panels.
Georgina also organises activities and events for NIHR Cambridge BRC including rare disease national events. She has previously worked for NHS Blood and Transplant as a Marketing Coordinator and has a background in media and event planning.
DR PRISCILLA DAY-WALSH
Dr Priscilla Day-Walsh, Next Generation Fellow at the Centre for Trophoblast Research, Bye-Fellow at Homerton College, and visiting scientist at the Quadram Institute. Her research explores how the microbiome shapes pregnancy physiology, with a focus on maternal-fetal health, equity in reproductive care, and advocacy for action on uterine fibroids.
Talk title: TBA
Time: 10.30am – 11.15am
Dr Priscilla Day-Walsh is a Next Generation Fellow at the Centre for Trophoblast Research, University of Cambridge. Her interdisciplinary research explores how the microbiome influences pregnancy physiology, aiming to uncover mechanisms that impact maternal and fetal health. She is a passionate advocate for equity in reproductive healthcare and has led national conversations on uterine fibroids, contributing to inclusive innovation and policy reform – including the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Black Health’s recent report calling for race-based data and legislative change.
PROFESSOR ANDREW GRACE
Prof. Andrew Grace, Consultant Cardiologist at Cambridge University Hospitals, Professor at Cambridge Cardiovascular, leading expert in cardiac electrophysiology, internationally recognised for research on arrhythmias, and contributor to UK and European drug regulation.
Talk title: TBA
Time: 11.45am – 12.30pm
Professor Andrew Grace is a leading expert in cardiac electrophysiology at Cambridge Cardiovascular. His research has significantly advanced the understanding and treatment of arrhythmias, combining strategic thinking with clinical impact. His work has influenced drug regulation across the UK and Europe, with a strong focus on patient safety and real-world benefit.
