Lucy Cavendish College Academic Attainment Programme 2023-24

Welcome to our Online Exhibition of Life Sciences posters!

As part of the Academic Attainment Programme 2023-24, participants in Year 12 (S5 - Scotland/Y13 - N.I.) completed a Supracurricular Exploration Project which involved researching, designing, and presenting an academic poster on a topic of their choosing. The goal of this Project was to offer opportunities for participants to consolidate and present their independent subject exploration, develop key skills necessary to achieve top grades in their current studies, connect with like-minded peers, and boost university applications by providing content for personal statements.

Through this online exhibition, we're delighted to invite the Lucy Cavendish College community - alongside students' families, guardians, teachers, and peers - to explore what students have been working on, gain an insight into their wide-ranging subject interests, and help celebrate their success in and dedication to the Academic Attainment Programme 2023-24. We're sure you'll be impressed by their research and posters, and that you'll join us in wishing them all the best with their next steps.

On this page, you'll find posters submitted on subjects within the broad field of Life Sciences. Posters are categorised by the following subjects and then randomly.

Biology
Dentistry
Medicine
Veterinary Medicine

Please note that the views expressed in these posters are those of the individual students and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Lucy Cavendish College. The College is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information presented.

Featured Posters

We have featured some posters below to give you a taster of the quality and academic depth of our students' posters across the physical sciences. To nominate a poster that you have been particularly impressed by to be featured, please email outreach@lucy.cam.ac.uk. We will be rotating the posters featured here.

Mycorrhizal Symbiosis: A Hidden Partnership - Lawson C View poster

From Skies To Streets: How Pigeons Mastered Urban Survival - Timothy G View poster

CRISPR/Cas12a Gene-Editing Therapy: A Breakthrough Approach to Treating Sickle Cell Disease - Hawi A View poster

Will coral reefs survive climate change? - Radha A View poster

Pandemic frontiers: how the bat’s immune system works and zoonotic diseases - Patrycja S View poster

Biology

Biology posters explore a diverse range of topics, from the molecular level of biochemistry to the ecological interactions between organisms and their environments. The posters cover areas such as neuroscience, genetics, biochemistry, and conservation.

Viewers interested in Biology may also wish to explore relevant Chemistry posters featured in the Physical Sciences Online Exhibition and relevant Psychology posters featured in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Online Exhibition.

Will coral reefs survive climate change? - Radha A View poster

How tryptamines alter brain function - Keeley B View poster

Can DNA sequencing reduce the number of cardiovascular diseases? - Felicity B View poster

The effect of psychedelics on the brain - Lekha C View poster

Mycorrhizal Symbiosis: a hidden partnership - Lawson C View poster

Significance of eye diseases - Alfie E View poster

Investigating the mechanisms of Vesicles in gene therapy - Adora E View poster

Bioremediation : discussing a sustainable solution to clean our environments - Gabriella F View poster

From Skies To Streets: How Pigeons Mastered Urban Survival - Timothy G View poster

Natural killer cells: can harnessing our own body cells pave the way to defeating cancer? - Anya J View poster

The role of cholesterol in phospholipid bilayers - Mia K View poster

What does heroin do to your brain? The mechanism of addiction - Yee Ting L View poster

Can we renew old antibiotics? How efflux pumps cause multidrug resistance, and how we could stop the them - Hannah N View poster

How is codeine metabolised in the body so that it's effective as a painkiller? - Matilda S View poster

Can stem cell therapy be used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease? - Amal Z View poster

Could Quantum Explain Nature's Secrets? - Agathe D View poster

The Artificial Pancreas - Revolutionising Diabetes Treatment - Progati D View poster

How are modern technologies in genome editing advancing the medical field? - Daisy M View poster

Evaluating the use of the biomarker PCT in Early Detection of bacterial sepsis - Suhela M View poster

Dentistry

Dentistry posters explore various aspects of oral health, including the impact of socioeconomic factors, the role of technology in dental care, and the importance of a healthy smile.

Stages of Oral Health Across the Female Life Cycle Poster - Hiba A View poster

Is a white and straight smile a healthy smile? - Melisa C View poster

Has the recent decline of the economy in the UK posed a threat to our physical wellbeing? Delving into the correlation between the economic status and oral health in the UK - Nokutenda G View poster

Can technology divert the future from current NHS Dentistry and attitudes towards oral health? - Aisha Q View poster

Medicine

Medicine posters explore a wide range of topics related to human health, from the molecular level of genetics to the societal and ethical implications of medical advancements. They cover areas such as disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and public health.

Viewers interested in Medicine may also wish to explore the Psychology posters featured in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Online Exhibition.

How is AI shaping the future of medical sciences? - Azdin A View poster

The impact of socioeconomic inequality on health - Fatima A view poster

CRISPR/Cas12a Gene-Editing Therapy: A Breakthrough Approach to Treating Sickle Cell Disease - Hawi A View poster

Can we really ‘play God?’: The Questionable morality of genetic engineering - Zunairah A View poster

Challenges of managing trauma in space - Farrah B View poster

Can Early Detection of Brain Changes Prevent Alzheimer's Disease? - Lydia B View poster

What is CRISPR-Cas9 and how has it revolutionized gene editing? - Ruqaiyah B View poster

Type 2 diabetes and its link to cardiovascular disease - Elsa B View poster

The Genetic Predisposition of Type 2 Diabetes - Zaynub B View poster

To what extent does chronic work stress affect physical health? - Sophy C View poster

Models for regeneration: What makes them different - Matthew C View poster

Exploring ITP - Ugochi C View poster

The guardian of the genome: What protects your cells from cancer? - Faolán C View poster

Why is DNA Methylation so important? - Rounak D View poster

The AI-mediated doctor-patient relationship - Matilda E View poster

The bizarre story behind the creation of the first vaccine - Keren F View poster

Ultrasound in Detection of Anencephaly: the fatal foetal disease - Simra Naveed K View poster

The Language of Life - DNA - Harsha G View poster

Can Disease X save us from future pandemics?: The 100 days mission - Lois H View poster

Lewy Body Dementia - Vaishali I View poster

How body controls breathing at extreme altitudes? - Varisha I View poster

Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: The Emotional Attacker of the Heart - Dhiran J View poster

Can an evolutionary perspective aid our understanding of diseases? - Chelsea J Q View poster

The diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia - Mariam K View poster

Discuss the Ethics and Feasibility of AI Replacing Neurosurgeons - John L View poster

How will the Resurrection of the Woolly Mammoth Impact Patient Care - Aidan L View poster

Nanotechnology's potential for treating neurodegenerative diseases - Thembi M View poster

MMR Vaccine causes autism?- tackling vaccine hesitancy since the Wakefield MMR scandal - Trinity M View poster

Why Obesity is Seldom Observed in Wildlife: What is ultra-processed food and why does it drive overconsumption? - Avnika M View poster

The science behind Ozempic - Sai Chinmayee N K View poster

How have HeLa cells contributed to the development of treatments for Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia (ALL)? - Finlay N View poster

Exploring the genome: the societal impact and ethical considerations of gene editing - Jessica O View poster

Alzheimer's Disease: Plaques, Tangles, and more - Neer P View poster

HIV: The fight to get antiretroviral drugs to those who need them - Magda R View poster

Is CRISPR the solution to the HIV epidemic in South Africa - Aayan R View poster

Are you the governor of your own body? Can gut bacteria control our behaviours and responses? - Shahd S View poster

Genetic Engineering And Its Uses - Pranay S View poster

How Western Medicine Fails Patients with Psychosomatic Illness - Zara S View poster

Rewriting The CFTR Gene: The Future Treatment For Cystic Fibrosis - Maninder S View poster

BPA Alternatives and their health effects - Sadhana S View poster

Faces of diversity: the impact of idealistic social standards on cosmetic surgery in a multicultural society - Clarissa T View poster

Is tailor-made treatment the future? An insight into precision medicine in cancer therapy - Riya V View poster

To What Extent is Diabetic Foot Preventable? - Matilda W View poster

Can CRSIPR be used to eliminate genetic disorders? - Yashal W View poster

Tourette Syndrome - Izzie W View poster

Viruses vs Antibiotics? Bacteriophage therapy and its potential in tackling the AMR crisis - Carys W View poster

Prognostic Factors in Patients with Cardiac Sarcomas - Emily W View poster

Hally Yust – The Girl Whose Brain Was Eaten - Eesa Z View poster

The 6 Main Parts of the Brain, their Functions and 1 of their Diseases - Jex Z View poster

The Redemption of Thalidomide - Aaratreeka D View poster

The effects of chemotherapy drugs on the heart - Akshaya N View poster

Mind Altering Matters. Can depression alter the brain? - Ellie T View poster

Can Donanemab Treat Alzheimer’s disease? - Luxshana L View poster

Unlocking the roles of the brain in health and disease - Kamsi N View poster

How does PINK1 act as a sensor for dysfunctional mitochondria? - Delving into the mechanism behind m - Sophia R View poster

What are the psychiatric effects of behavioural addiction? - Tara O View poster

Uses of CRISPR Cas9 to treat neurodegenerative disease - Sidhant K View poster

How can we Improve the Outcomes of Children with Retinoblastoma in Developing Countries? - Aaron K View poster

Ollier's disease: a rare disease in children - Charlotte A View poster

Can AI replace doctors? Exploring the future of healthcare - Zainab H View poster

To what extent can AI contribute to neuropsychological disorders - Hamshayini T View poster

Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary medicine posters explore the health and well-being of animals, addressing topics such as disease prevention, treatment, and the ethical considerations surrounding animal care.

The ethical considerations associated with the recent outbreak of Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) - Rebekah D View poster

The Use of prosthetics and robotics in veterinary medicine - Izzy M View poster

Pandemic frontiers: how the bat’s immune system works and zoonotic diseases - Patrycja S View poster

Interested in exploring further?

Our online exhibition also showcases posters in the Physical Sciences and Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. You can explore these here:

Supracurricular Exploration Project Online Exhibition: Physical Sciences

Supracurricular Exploration Project Online Exhibition: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Are you a teacher or a student starting Year 12 (S5 - Scotland/Y13 - N.I.) in September 2024?

The Academic Attainment Programme is the College's flagship outreach programme, supporting 1000 UK state school students to realise their full potential through a 2-year programme of subject-specific support tailored to their stage in the curriculum.

Find out more about and apply for the Academic Attainment Programme 2024-26