Plenary 1 – A matter of life and death – why do we age?
Lord Professor Robert Winston is a doctor, scientist, politician, TV presenter and business speaker. Best known for his inspiring television medical documentaries based on fertility, reproduction and technological innovation is this practice, Robert’s pre-eminent expertise in the field makes him the ideal TV presenter and host. Professor Robert Winston is a Professor of Science and Society along with an Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College. Within his own research, Robert currently looks to improve the production of stem cells to reduce genetic abnormalities in embryos. In 1995, Robert became Baron Winston, life peer of the London Borough of Hammersmith. Robert speaks frequently on medicine, education, science and the arts whilst also holding posts such as Chairman of the Science and Technology Select Committee.
