Medicinal plant lectures 2025: July in-person

The medicinal garden has been designed to be a wonderfully calm space in the centre of London. One of the joys of the garden is its unique and bespoke collections of plants that offer living examples of the history of medicine, ranging from the era of the pyramids of Egypt to today’s life-saving prescription drugs.
The medicinal plant lecture series was started so we could share stories and information about the garden and the history of medicine. We are delighted to host these events 2-3 times throughout the year.
At each event, you can look forward to lectures given by speakers in the field and a tour of the garden for those who attend in-person.
This event can be attended in person at the RCP Regent's Park or online via the RCP Player.
1.30pm - Registration opens
2pm
Welcome
Chair introduction
2.05pm
Why do plants make cancer drugs
Tom Prescott
3pm - Break
4pm
The global history of Catharanthus Roseus
Eve Barro
5pm
End of session
Please note that any presentations shown at this event have been produced by the individual speakers. As such they are not owned by, and do not necessarily represent the views of, the RCP.
Date
14 July 2025
Location
Royal College of Physicians of London, London | Online, 11 St Andrews Place Regent's Park London NW1 4LE
14 July 2025
Royal College of Physicians of London