Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea

Guest: Adrian Bracken, Professor of Chromatin Biology at the Smurfit Institute of Genetics, Trinity College Dublin

Guests:Dr Sherif Elsharkawy, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Prosthodontics, at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King's College LondonDr Shelley Brady of DCUProfessor Oran Kennedy of the RCSI

With Dr David McKeown, Assistant Professor at the UCD Centre for Space Research.

With Dr Larry Bacon, Consultant Haematologist from St James’s Hospital, and Dr Nicola Gardiner, Chief Medical Scientist at the Cryobiology Laboratory Stem Cell Facility at St James’s.Newsround with Dr Ruth Freeman from Research Ireland and science communicator Fergus McAuliffe.

Guest: Eamonn Mallon, Professor of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Leicester

Ciara Greene, an expert in memory science and head of the Attention and Memory Laboratory at UCD, discusses the fascinating complexities of memory distortion, especially in legal contexts. She explains how memories are not merely retrieved but reconstructed, influenced by biases and narratives, affecting both complainants and the accused. Immunologist Lara Dungan and Tara Shine from Change By Degrees also touch on current science news, highlighting the implications of processing food and ethical dilemmas in health responses and conservation practices.

Patrick Condon, a former Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and author, shares his wealth of experience in the world of eye care. He discusses groundbreaking advancements in cataract surgeries and laser treatments, highlighting personal triumphs in the field. Condon also delves into the evolution of eye treatments, focusing on the importance of prevention for diseases like diabetic retinopathy. Additionally, he explores the intricacies of corneal transplants and innovative glaucoma treatments, emphasizing their impact on patient outcomes.

Guests:Yale Neuroscientist Vaughn SteeleDr Shane Bergin, UCDSciene Writer Dr Claire O'Connell

Guest: Robin Edwards, TCD

Guests:Holly CunninghamScience Communicator Eoin MurphySusan Kelleher, DCU