Medicinal plant lectures 2025: July in-person
The medicinal garden has been designed to be a wonderfully calm space in the centre of London. One of the joys of the garden is its unique and bespoke collections of plants that offer living examples of the history of medicine, ranging from the era of the pyramids of Egypt to today’s life-saving prescription drugs.
The medicinal plant lecture series was started so we could share stories and information about the garden and the history of medicine. We are delighted to host these events 2-3 times throughout the year.
At each event, you can look forward to lectures given by speakers in the field and a tour of the garden for those who attend in-person.
This event can be attended in person at the RCP Regent's Park or online via the RCP Player.
1.30pm - Registration opens
2pm
Welcome
Dr Arjun Devanesan, intensive care physician, philosopher and garden fellow, Royal College of Physicians
2.05pm
Why do plants make cancer drugs and why do fungi make antibiotics?
Dr Tom Prescott, research leader in bioactive plants and fungi, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
3pm - Break
4pm
Uncountable thefts: the stealing of indigenous intellectual heritage
Scott Backrath, postgraduate doctoral researcher, University of Manchester
5pm
End of session
Please note that any presentations shown at this event have been produced by the individual speakers. As such they are not owned by, and do not necessarily represent the views of, the RCP.
Date
14 July 2025
Location
Royal College of Physicians of London, London | Online, 11 St Andrews Place Regent's Park London NW1 4LE
14 July 2025
Royal College of Physicians of London