Science on Tap

Join us at Free State Brewing Company for Science on Tap with Dr. Emily Beck, Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Kansas.

In this talk, Studying Human Diseases using Weird Fishes, Dr. Beck will discuss how millions of years of evolution is sometimes more creative than scientists. By studying a range of unusual fish species,—from Antarctic icefish and Alaskan threespine stickleback to African turquoise killifish and beyond—Beck's lab has found new avenues into understanding human diseases. These "weird fishes" have opened up new research pathways for tackling complex conditions like melanoma, epilepsy, and diabetes.
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This free presentation/Q&A is open to the public and will be held in the beer hall area at Free State Brewing Company. Please note that seating is limited, so we encourage you to arrive early!


The KU Biodiversity Institute is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to participate, contact YmlvZGl2ZXJzaXR5IHwga3UgISBlZHU= or 785-864-2344 at least five days before the event.

You may also like the following events from KU Natural History Museum:

• This Wednesday, 22nd October, 07:30 pm, Science on Tap in Lawrence
• This Sunday, 26th October, 02:00 pm, Spooky Science with K-POP in Lawrence
• Next Saturday, 1st November, 02:00 pm, Pop Up Science: National Bison Day in Lawrence