Defending cells against dangers in schools

Abstract

Running an outreach session can be daunting, but it also gives us the opportunity to step away from the lab and have some fun! Around British Science Week 2024, I used a Biochemical Society outreach grant to create and distribute packs of a game I developed, Cell Survival, to schools. Using this, I introduced cells and the mechanisms they use to adapt to changes in their environment to primary school pupils around the country. These resources helped to teach, engage and inspire pupils, and (most importantly) let them have a great time!