David Phillips' Mission to Teach Science to the World

Flyer:: Stoicheff Lecture 2006:: A Little Light Relief

Prof. Sir David Phillips OBE Imperial College, London
Credit: University of Toronto:: Institute for Optical Sciences & Royal Canadian Institute

The Royal Canadian Institute (RCI) for the advancement of science in partnership with the Institute for Optical Sciences, University of Toronto presents:

Holiday Season Stoicheff Lecture 2006

A Little Light Relief: Science of Photo Medicine

Prof. Sir David Phillips OBE
Hofmann Professor of Chemistry;
Senior Dean, Imperial College London , UK

When: Sunday, December 10, 2006
Time: 3 pm
Venue: J. J. R. Macleod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building, University of Toronto
Location: 1 King's College Circle
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Queen's Park Subway Station
PLEASE NOTE: Sunday parking at U of T is $7. Pay and Display parking voucher machines (near entrances to the campus) accept credit cards. TTC is recommended.

Light, particularly sunlight, has always occupied a mystical power over all civilisations and is commonly held to bestow good health upon recipients of its rays.
That there is both truth and fallacy in such beliefs will be demonstrated in this lecture, which deals with the science of photo-medicine. The subject encompasses effects of light on the skin, diagnostic uses of light, and therapeutic aspects.

We will concentrate on the latter, but not before a brief consideration of harmful effects of solar radiation.

Therapeutic uses include treatment of skin complaints such as psoriasis, treatment of neonatal jaundice, and photo-inactivation of viral, bacterial and fungal infections. The laser has revolutionised some aspects of medicine, and laser applications discussed will include surgery using infrared and ultraviolet lasers and the use of lasers plus chemical sensitisers to destroy tumours selectively (photodynamic therapy).

The topic is illustrated with many demonstrations, and gives an overview of the subject from the point of view of a chemist.

Public Lecture – All are welcome, especially ages 13-18
Free admission and refreshments

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A Little Light Relief
By Prof. David Phillips
Credit: Imperial College Television Studio

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