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Things to do in Newcastle this July at Life Science Centre

2 July 2025

If you're looking for things to do in Newcastle this July, Life Science Centre has a full line-up of summer events and experiences.

Amy Lucas in Centre for Life laboratory
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A Life journey from fertility treatment to inspiring future scientists

17 June 2025

Born thanks to fertility treatment on our site, Amy Lucas shares her 25-year journey with Life – a story that marks a truly unique connection.

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Michael Wright: 25 years at Life

9 June 2025

Dr Michael Wright is a consultant clinical geneticist and joint medical director at Newcastle Hospitals.

Lindsey with parter Laura and four children, who were born thanks to fertility treatment at the NHS Fertility Centre, which operates at The Centre for Life.
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The greatest gift – Lindsey and Laura’s fertility journey

15 May 2025

Lindsey and Laura share their emotional journey through fertility treatment at the Centre for Life, from IVF to life with their daughters.

Abbie Yorke
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Empowering choices with genetic insights – Abbie Yorke’s journey

13 May 2025

A powerful story of how genetic testing at the Centre for Life helped Abbie Yorke take control of her future and significantly reduce her cancer risk.

Carl Dale
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From Explainer to Entrepreneur: Carl Dale’s Journey from Life to Leading a Tech Firm

13 May 2025

Carl Dale reflects on how his early days as a science explainer at Life helped shape his path to becoming CEO of North East tech firm Microbritt.

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Satellite star of Life’s planetarium show Earth Defenders! ready for liftoff

28 April 2025

Discover how a new biomass-monitoring satellite, featured in Life’s Earth Defenders! planetarium show, is set to launch into space.

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From Science Explainer to Science Teacher: How Life Shaped Lee Patterson’s Career

8 April 2025

Lee Patterson explains how his experience at Life shaped his career from science explainer to secondary school teacher.

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Jessie-May and Robert’s journey to parenthood through IVF

27 March 2025

Jessie-May and Robert Perry share their emotional IVF journey, from setbacks to success, and how their children’s story began at the Centre for Life.