From Nature to the Pharmacy: The Surprising History of Medicines

Talks on Tuesdays: Real lectures in your favourite venues. 45-min& Q+A with Nora Bee Perth Launch Event Talks on Tuesdays is a live event series bringing big ideas, real experts, and curious minds together - at your favourite local venues. Think thought-provoking lectures, audience questions, and post-talk mingling over drinks and dinner. This isn’t a uni lecture. It’s a social, intelligent night out.Come alone or with friends, leave with something to talk about. Event Schedule: 6.30pm Arrival & Doors Open 7pm Lecture Starts 7.45pm Q&A 8pm Talk Concludes 8.30pm Event Closes. *Please arrive close to 6.30pm A La Carte menu and full bar available throughout the night - pay as you go. Your Topic: From Nature to the Pharmacy: The Surprising History of Medicines This talk will explore the fascinating origins of familiar medicines—from willow bark and aspirin to mould and penicillin—along with some other surprising examples. Your Speaker: Nora has been a pharmacist for over 15 years, working across IVF, community pharmacy, education and medical cannabis. More recently, she has moved into working in community events, where she enjoys bringing people together to learn and connect. A keen reader with a love of history and nature, Nora enjoys discovering the stories behind the medicines we use and sharing how science and the natural world are often more connected than we realise.