Cell Painting workshop

Close up of cells

Event schedule details

Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June

12.00-18.00

Event location details

Tech Zone

Queen's Tower Rooms, Sherfield Building

Join us to unveil the fascinating world of Cell Painting—a cutting-edge robotic technique revolutionising drug discovery. By programming robots to stain and analyse different parts of cells, we can uncover new medicines faster than ever before!

Marvel at the stunning visuals of Cell Painting and get hands-on with real scientific analysis. Think you’ve got what it takes? Try your own Cell Painting experiment and see if you can match the robots’ speed and accuracy!

Step into the future of medical discovery—visit us at the Great Exhibition Road Festival and take on the challenge!

Visitor information

This is a drop-in event that is suitable for all ages.

This workshop is outside in a marquee on Dangoor Plaza, outside the Queens Tower Rooms. There is step free access and there will be seats for those who need them.

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Event categories

  • Adults
  • Family (ages 5+)
  • Young People (13-25)
  • Workshop
Close up of cells