THE GOTHIC SCIENTIST - Science or Fiction? with Dr Jenny Lange

  • 4 reviews
  • Guys Hospital Chapel

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  • Sun, 30th Oct 2022 @ 13:30 - 15:00
  • 13:30 - 15:00

Gothic literature and science fiction have often been influenced by scientific research and discoveries, none more notably than Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The popularity of psychiatry and emergence of neurology as a scientific discipline had a profound impact on the Victorian imagination. Traces thereof can be seen in novels such as Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde”, H.G. Wells’ “The Island of Doctor Moreau” and even Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”, as his brother, Sir William Thornley Stoker, was a renowned neurologist. But how far-fetched were those stories? And how far has science gotten since the Victorian times? 


In this talk, neuroscientist Jenny Lange will discuss the origins of neurology, its representation in gothic literature and science fiction, and how neuroscience has advanced since. We will touch upon what gothic writers imagined scientists would achieve and examine some of the most exciting accomplishments in neuroscience. Can we grow a brain in a dish? What happens to your brain after death? And have we learned from the ethical issues discussed in Frankenstein and other novels? Join Dr Lange for an exciting insight into the science of gothic horror and gain an understanding of neuroscience research. 


Tickets £12 including a delightful gin cocktail and a 20% donation towards the King's Chaplaincy Trust



Dr Jenny Lange
Dr Jenny Lange is a neuroscientist specialising in uncovering the mechanisms of rare neurological disorders. Initially en route to becoming a psychologist, Jenny became intrigued by the field of psychopharmacology and completed a PhD in Neuroscience at King’s College London. She’s currently working as a postdoctoral fellow at the Zayed Centre for research, University College London. In her free time, Jenny has a keen interest in gothic literature and thanatology. 

Image - Mad Scientist's Lab. Creative Commons courtesty of Wikimedia Images.

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The Gothic Scientist

Science or Fiction?

 13:30 - 15:00 £12.00

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Guys Hospital Chapel, Entrance via the Courtyard, St. Thomas Street, London, SE1 9GU

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London Bridge (Tube)

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A Curious Invitation and Antique Beat
A series of talks on death curated by Antique Beat and A Curious Invitation support London's magnificent seven cemeteries. 
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  • Written by BAD SCIENCE - The Quacks and Charlatans of Medicine customer

    Rating: 3

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    Visited 4 weeks ago
    Interesting topic, the speakers shared multiple examples; and the location was great. A bit disappointed with the organisation. The doors opened 15 min prior to the start, and the check in was very slow. Resulting in the event starting 15min late, and the speaker having to speak faster to finish on time. Considering the nb of people, opening 30 min prior the start would have been appropriate.
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    Visited 3 weeks ago
    Stunning setting, fascinating talk, and the warming punch was a lovely touch! Two small pieces of feedback: the way this event was titled and described gave some members of my party much more of an impression that it would be about clothing - the historic fashion *worn* to funerals rather than the fashions in which they were conducted and the broader trends they followed. Some of my party also struggled to find the venue; the Kings College signs are confusing if you're from out of town and don't know Guy's Campus well. A sign on the courtyard gates or a map would have been so helpful for those unfamiliar with the area.
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