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Kevin Bryant

St Ives, East of England
Dr Kevin Bryant is a King’s Fellow in Bioscience Education, and currently based at Anglia Ruskin University. His research critically examines the social construction of knowledge and its role in the power dynamics of higher education and healthcare practice. He lives in St Ives Cambridgeshire, and runs the local u3a discussion group titled Health Issues in the News: the Science Behind the Headlines.

Available talks by Kevin Bryant

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The Science Behind the Headlines: Blood Glucose Monitoring

This insightful talk delves into a BBC article on continuous blood glucose monitoring in healthy people. We’ll explore differing scientific viewpoints and examine the biological factors that influence this critical health topic.
Science and Technology
Delivery: In person
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An Epidemic of Uncertainty: Rumours, Conspiracy Theories, and Vaccine Hesitancy

This thought-provoking talk is inspired by a Guardian article on the remarkable success and eventual discontinuation of AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine. We’ll delve into the epidemic of uncertainty surrounding vaccines, exploring the impact of rumours, conspiracy theories, and vaccine hesitancy from both scientific and sociological perspectives.
Science and Technology
Delivery: In person
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Autism and ADHD Today: Pathology or Personality

Are autism and ADHD disorders? Or are they part of natural human variation? In this presentation, I take a critical look at some of the scientific evidence in an attempt to shed some light on this controversial area.
Science and Technology
Delivery: In person

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