‘Precision Medicine in Diabetes’ Café Science on 13th February

Published On Fri 10 Feb 2017 by Cara Longmuir

A University of Dundee professor will be discussing a potentially revolutionary change to diabetes treatment at the next Café Science event.

Professor Ewan Pearson from the School of Medicine will be talking about precision medicine and how it could be used to treat the condition on Monday, 13^th February at Avery & Co, Dundee.

Precision medicine allows doctors and researchers to predict which treatments will work for each patient. It aims to reduce the ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach and treat patients based on their own characteristics, such as their genes and family history, with an aim to minimise side effects.

Professor Pearson said, “I hope that precision medicine will be used in the treatment of diabetes.

“Many patients experience unpleasant side effects with current medication. If we can work out why this is, then we can figure out the best medical pathway for each individual patient.”

Café Science was launched in January 2008, and has attracted over 7000 visitors since then. The monthly events are informal discussions led by leading local researchers that allow members of the public the opportunity to learn more about the ground-breaking science at the Universities of Dundee and Abertay.

‘Precision Medicine in Diabetes’ takes place at Avery & Co, 34 South Tay Street, at 7pm on Monday, 13th February. The event is free and open to all. There is no need to book in advance but an early arrival is recommended.

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