6 December 2013
'Visions of Discovery' - images of biology and medicine
PHOTOCALL: 5.30pm to 7pm, Thursday December 5th
The winners of the competition will be announced at a special preview opening of the exhibition. Prizes will be awarded for the four best images.
'Forensic CT scan analysis and 3D rendering of a Peruvian mummy' - Luc Bidaut
Stunning images generated through biomedical research at the University of Dundee - from a CT scan of a Peruvian mummy to
dividing cancer cells - will go on show this week in the 'Visions of Discovery' exhibition.
The exhibition is the culmination of a competition open to staff and students in the College of Medicine, Dentistry
and Nursing and the College of Life Sciences at the University.
Entrants submitted images relating to their research, resulting in a dazzling display covering diverse aspects
of molecular and cellular bioscience through to novel clinical applications.
The featured topics range from dividing cancer cells to bacterial films, from scans of the human circulatory
system to microscopic details of the gut, and from skin structure to bubble jetting as a means to punch holes in cells.
The competition and exhibition have been organised by Dr Jenny Woof, Reader in Immunology in the Division of
Cancer Research in the College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing at Dundee.
She said, 'The breadth of subject matter, ranging from clinical areas, such as laparoscopic devices and dental
braces, through to basic science addressing the workings of cells and the properties of proteins and medicinal
chemicals, is remarkable.
'The images are not only visually attractive, but tell the story of the pioneering research going on in Dundee,
using state-of-the-art technologies. Such detailed images also contribute to a better understanding of the
underlying medical or biological issues.'
The exhibition is being held in the University's Dalhousie Building, on Old Hawkhill and is open to the
public from 6th December until January 2014, providing an appealing and thought-provoking means to present
the University's biomedical research efforts to a wider audience.
Visitors should note that the University will be shut for the festive period from December 24th until January 6th.
The judges for the competition brought a mix of expertise in science communication and publishing, image
analysis, public engagement, and biomedical research. They were Catherine Draycott, Head of Wellcome Images,
one of the world's largest repositories of medical and scientific images; Adam Goff, Picture Editor for the
popular science publication New Scientist; and Professor Pete Downes, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the
University. They scored the entries based on their visual impact, originality, informational content, and
technical proficiency.
For more information on the competition see: http://vod2013.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk
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