New Bedford Science Café

New Bedford Science Café continues in full swing on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Last Round Bar and Grill. Admission is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Featured speakers include filmmaker Kevin Kertscher and Johns Hopkins freshman Audrey Kertscher. Their talk centers on “Cornering Malaria: A Revolutionary Approach” and the ongoing global fight against malaria.

The discussion focuses on research led by Brown University scientist Jonathan “Jake” Kurtis and on efforts to develop a pediatric malaria drug. Kevin documents the work through film. Audrey has worked in the Kurtis lab and has co-authored research connected to the project.

Free parking is available on site. Videos from recent programs are posted on the New Bedford Science Café website.