James Piercy is a highly talented Science Communicator who suffered a freak car accident which left him comatose and battling severe head injuries. Now recovered, not fully but far more than was feared possible, James delivers a personal presentation about his story and the science behind his recovery. Moving, witty and very funny -the messages within it are vital. The presentation touches on the NHS and Emergency Services, our incredible brain, eye and nervous system, head injury research and much more. It will open the audience’s eyes to all manner of amazing ideas - human resilience, our incredible brains, the nature of luck, recovery and research and James’ own inspirational attitude.
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