Friesen Lecture with Sir Mark Walport: Online event

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 10:30 am - 11:30 am EST (GMT -05:00)

You are invited to attend the Friesen lecture, "When Science meets Society: The competition between knowledge and values," featuring Sir Mark Walport, recipient of the 2020 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.

Sir Walport is a physician-scientist, academic leader, and visionary health research planner who retired in 2020 from his role as Chief Executive of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) which brings together the seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England. He is a champion of fundamental science in health research, engineering, technology and innovation.

Please register to receive a link to the online event (via Microsoft Teams Live Events).