Meet the Scientist
Welcome to the 2025–2026 Meet the Scientist series!
This year we have another exciting line-up of free online webinars designed for 4th to 6th class children in Ireland.

Can’t join live? Register anyway and you’ll get the replay link by email, available for 7 days.

Teachers, please note: the register button for each webinar will take you to a Zoom registration page with an overview of the content.

You will need to register separately for every webinar you would like your class to attend.

What happens to your body when you’re bitten by a venomous snake?
Meet Dr Michel Dugon, Zoologist at the University of Galway and explore the science behind venomous snake bites.

Overview

• The three main categories of venomous snakes vs non-venomous snakes
• How is venom produced, what is it made of, and how is it injected into you? (Venom gland, venom composition and fang types)
• Symptoms: effects on 1) the blood and circulatory system; 2) the central nervous system; 3) the other organs - How do we treat a venomous snake bite?