# Event Details - **Event Name**: Exhibition Launch of Poxed: Germs in History - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: Exhibition launch with reception and two short talks.About this EventThis event celebrates the launch of our new exhibition '.The event will begin in our foyer with a reception. You will then have the opportunity to hear two speakers, Professor Christos Lynteris and Dr Janet Scott. Christos will talk about rats and the plague while Janet will discuss modern infectious diseases.The reception will then continue with the opportunity to visit our new exhibition.Chaired by Dr Rebecca K Sutherland, Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician, Honorary Senior Lecturer at Edinburgh University and CRDC Lead at NHS Lothian.About the exhibitionUsing books, illustrations and objects from our collections, this exhibition explores the changing history of humanity’s relationship with microorganisms. From fear and superstitions to scientific discoveries, from magic spells to vaccines, this exhibition shows the human cost of epidemic diseases and the ways germs changed the way we live today.The first theme of the exhibition explores the ways people coped with the constant threat of epidemics in times of ignorance and superstitions. The second theme looks at early medical theories of infection and the first glimpses into the secret word of germs.The third theme explores the fear and stigma that followed sick and infected people through history. Finally, it looks at the history of different therapies against infectious diseases and the development of vaccines.----------Please email library@rcpe.ac.uk if you require a free accompanying carer ticket. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/exhibition-launch-of-poxed-germs-in-history/100001992649993772 - **Event Categories**: exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Doors Open At: 6:00 PM - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 10, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh - **lat**: 55.955037 - **long**: -3.1965149999999767 - **full address**: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Exhibition Launch of Poxed: Germs in History - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9c763a7b2369f4c526f65de6efb39ffab0340a43ab512d0f57ec68df291f61d4-rimg-w1200-h527-dcd8b8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1787227806 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Exhibition Launch of Poxed: Germs in History being held? - **A:** Exhibition Launch of Poxed: Germs in History takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 11 Queen Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Exhibition Launch of Poxed: Germs in History? - **A:** Exhibition Launch of Poxed: Germs in History is organized by Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Exhibition Launch of Poxed: Germs in History is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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