An after hours event on Thursday 25 September from 7pm to 9.30pm
In an evening of unforgettable stories and live surgery (yes, really) take a behind-the-scenes look at the triumphs, tragedies and turning points of transplants.
From the early use of frogs in skin grafts to the world’s first double hand transplant – completed right here in Leeds – we will be stitching together the past, present and future of one of medicine’s greatest innovations.
Your hosts for the night are the transplant team from the Thackray’s neighbours at Jimmy’s, better known as St James’ Hospital – Europe’s largest teaching hospital.
There will be a mixture of history, science and even comedy in the unlikeliest of places — all delivered with refreshing honesty and a lot of heart. But not just hearts… also livers, kidneys and whatever else this lot can get their hands on.
The team will be performing a transplant demonstration alongside footage of real surgery in the Victorian Operating Theatre, so brace yourself, folks. You won’t need a medical background to enjoy this, just an open mind – and maybe a strong stomach.
This is a limited capacity event – early booking is strongly recommended. Borrowed Time: Tales From the Transplant Ward.
Tickets https://thackraymuseum.co.uk/event/borrowed-time-tales-from-the-transplant-ward/
