Introduction

What is a poison and why are some things toxic? What sort of substances have criminals used, and how have poisoners been caught? Professor John Nicholson will answer these and other questions in the course of this lecture. His talk will include something about the chemistry of how poisons work, and of the substances that criminals have used. The talk will cover various cases, ranging from Dr Crippen (1910) to the Novichok poisoning in Salisbury two years ago. And the event comes with its own health warning: Be sure not to try any of this at home!


 

Speakers

• Professor John Nicholson Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom

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Venue

University of Hull

Basil Reckitt Lecture Theatre, University of Hull, Ferens Building, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX, United Kingdom

Committee

• Phil Caygill Chairman, Hull & East Yorkshire Local Section, United Kingdom

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Contact information

Phil Caygill
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