Modern Medicine Talks


The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh host a series of talks exploring current medical topics.

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From menopause to parasites, HIV to insomnia, these talks feature experts in their fields of modern medicine and health.

Upcoming talks include:

  • Modern Medicine: Parasites, 04 November 2026. Can parasites change your behaviour? And what diseases can they cause? Join infectious disease specialists at the cutting edge of medical research as they share their expertise on the latest science about parasites. Booking required.
  • Modern Medicine: AI, 14 April 2027. Is AI bad for your health? How can artificial intelligence help in the analysis of medical data? And what are the benefits, and the pitfalls, of using artificial intelligence in diagnosis and treatment? This is an unmissable opportunity to hear from AI experts about the facts, and fiction, of AI’s role in health. Booking required.
  • Modern Medicine: Dementia, 16 June 2027. What causes brain changes as you age? And what therapies are out there? Join dementia specialists at the cutting edge of medical research as they share their expertise on the latest science about dementia. Booking required.

The gallery is fully wheelchair accessible, with a self-operated street lift and wheelchair accessible toilets. All audio and video content is displayed in text format, and all labels and panel text is available in large print format. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Details of more upcoming public events can be found on the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.