From Amazonian oil spill contamination to working with the world's deadliest devices, Professor Bryan Fry explores the broader implications of his toxicology research and how his encounters with venom evolution have led to significant medical breakthroughs.
Blending dark humour with serious insights on risk management, health surveillance, and community-led solutions to ecological challenges, this BrisScience talk is a journey into the weird, wide world of toxins.
Meet the presenter
Professor Bryan Fry is a world-renowned toxicologist at The University of Queensland's School of the Environment, with fieldwork across 40+ countries and over 300 published scientific papers. A survivor of envenomations and a catastrophic spinal injury, his high-risk expeditions have driven major medical breakthroughs in venom research. Most recently, he was featured in the "Pole to Pole" series hosted by Will Smith, where he shared his journey through resilience and scientific discovery.
About BrisScience
BrisScience is a monthly lecture series that brings science out of the labs and to the people, making it accessible to all – from scientists, to scientists-at-heart.
Run by The University of Queensland, BrisScience has been delivering engaging lectures on diverse topics from local and international scientists for over a decade.
BrisScience speakers are leaders in their given fields and deliver dynamic presentations based on cutting-edge research.
The University of Queensland has been running BrisScience since 2005, bringing the best and brightest scientific minds to the people of Brisbane – from early career researchers to Nobel Laureates!
| Time | 6:30pm to 7:30pm (light refreshments 7:30-8:00pm) |
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| Venue | The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Bank |
| Cost | Free - Eventbrite ticket required |
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