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Thursday Gathering Edinburgh
The Intelligent Body: Exploring Programmable Immunity and the Future of Sustained Resilience
Apr 30, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Modern medicine remains largely reactive, relying on external interventions to address pathological states after they have already manifested. The Intelligent Body explores a paradigm shift: the transition from biology as a fixed, immutable blueprint to biology as a programmable, responsive platform.

The goal of this event is to move the conversation beyond "health" toward resilience by design. We’ll discuss the engineering challenges, ethical considerations of resident genetic circuits, and how Scottish innovation can advance the idea of a body that manages its own defence.

 
Sessions
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Networking
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5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
The facts don’t speak for themselves- you do! Storytelling for science and tech professionals
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Fermentation & Feel Good: Tasting Session with Cultures Collective
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6:05 PM - 6:25 PM
Presentation: Satpal Virdee
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6:25 PM - 6:45 PM
Insights from Susan Rosser
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6:45 PM - 7:05 PM
Attention, Innovation and the Biology of Breakthrough
Speakers
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Tessa Rawson
Founder and Speaker Coach
Resonance Ideas
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Karim Rushdy
Director and Facilitator
Mindful Peak Performance
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