Science, Stand-Up, & Song by Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos
A variety show with brilliant scientists, hilarious professional comedians, and music along the way!
Date/Time: Oct 16 2025, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Vancouver, Gordon B. Shrum Building6088 University Blvd
Tickets
Cost: $24.38
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I'm Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos, a stem cell researcher at UBC who aims to bridge the gap between scientists and our community.
Join us for a night of science, comedy, & music - where we will delve into the exciting world of stem cells and share big laughs along the way. The show is presented in partnership with the UBC School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME). Also, very important to note, light snacks are included with your ticket! Thanks SBME!
Meet your brilliant scientific panel:
- Dr. Freda Miller is a neurobiologist and the Deputy Director of the UBC Michael Smith Laboratories. She is a pioneer in the stem cell field, discovering that our skin contains stem cells that are capable of repairing damaged tissue.
- Dr. Nika Shakiba is a systems and synthetic biology expert. She is an Assistant Professor in the SBME at UBC. Utilizing her bioengineering background, her work focuses on…
Schedule
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 30 minutes Mix & Mingle
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 2 hours 30 minutes The Show!
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