NIHR Cambridge BRC Public Open Evening: Inflammation Research

A free in-person event for members of the public, carers, patients and staff, as we highlight local research on inflammation.

Inflammation is an essential part of how we fight off infection. However, sometimes it persists even after an infection clears, happens in the wrong place or kicks off even without any signs of infection - and results in a range of health conditions that reduce quality of life for patients.

Join us for an hour of talks either in the afternoon (4-5pm) or evening (6-7pm) on the latest developments in inflammation research at NIHR Cambridge BRC and take the opportunity to chat with local researchers about their research.

There will be a poster-and-networking session with light lunch and refreshments in between the repeated talks, you only need to book ONE session to attend the talks and poster exhibition.

Prefer to attend the afternoon talks between 4.00pm to 5.00pm instead , visit:

Dr. Bina Patel, Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge.

'Reducing Inflammation in Parkinson's patients'

Other speakers TBC

Compère for the afternoon /evening:

Dr Amanda Stranks, Patient and Public Involvement/Engagement and Communications Strategy Lead, NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre

How to get to the Hexagon, Frank Lee Centre.

What3words for the venue: ///vibes.aside.corn

There is no on-site parking for the venue, and limited paid parking ( see discount parking in section below) on the Addenbrooke's campus. We advise attendees to use public transport or the park and ride services, where possible.

The Hexagon room has a separate entrance to the Frank Lee's main entrance (to the gym) it is further along on the right handside (see image below). A staff member will be at the entrance to greet you.

By Bus or Park and Ride

Cambridge Biomedical campus is well connected to the city and nearby villages by bus. Buses A, D and U stop a short walk away to the venue at OutPatients.

Park and Ride sites at Trumpington and Babraham are free to park and a short journey on the bus. Getting to CUH details including public transport.

By Car and Parking

Addenbrooke's Hospital is well signposted from most parts of Cambridge. If you are driving from outside Cambridge, there is easy access to the campus via Addenbrooke's Road, signed from Junction 11 on the M11.

Car Park 1 ONLY will have a discount rate of £3.10 for one hour or £5.20 for more than one hour (the event is one to two hours) when you provide the car parking office with a car parking pass, which you can get from the event reception desk.
What3words for the Car Park 1: ///club.moons.snap

Car Park 2 - full parking charges apply
What3words for the Car Park 2: ///museum.hopes.slim

By bicycle

There are plenty of bicycle parking racks directly across the road from the Frank Lee Centre.

The venue has full disabled access and facilities. We are on the ground floor, it is step free access on the same level with a disabled toilet. The Hexagon room where the talks, networking and poster exhibition is all in the same room.

Short-stay disabled car parking spaces

Blue Badge holders can park for free in the on-road disabled car parking spaces for a maximum of four hours. Please ensure you display your time clock and abide by the car parking rules.

Long-stay disabled car parking spaces

Blue Badge holders parking for more than four hours should use the long-stay disabled spaces available in car parks 1 and 2. Standard car parking charges will apply unless you qualify for our parking discount.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact Georgina Norris via email: [email protected]

The Hexagon room in the Frank Lee Centre (Gym) has its own separate entrance, walk past the Frank Lee Centre's main entrance and the Hexagon's entrance is a little further down. Staff members will be there to greet you.

Here is a map of the CUH campus, showing the venue, bus and parking information. We have a discounted parking rate in Car Park 1 ONLY when showing a car parking pass that you can get from the event reception.

Show the pass to customer services on the ground floor on returning to your vehicle and pay the discounted rate. Please use public transport whenever possible, the closest stops with short walks are from OutPatients and CRUK on Puddicombe Lane.

Host or Publisher Georgina Norris, Cambridge BRC, PPI/E Coordinator