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LunchTalk event series

31 October 2023, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Kati Dabit

Unlocking Medicine's Exhibition Secrets: An Afternoon with Katie Dabin

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies

Location

B02
Chandler House
2 Wakefield St,
London
WC1N 1PF

Join Katie Dabin, the Curator of Medicine at the Science Museum, on a captivating journey through the world of medical exhibitions. Gain exclusive insights into groundbreaking exhibitions: "Revealing the First Coronavirus" and "Cancer Revolution: Visual Treatment Journeys. "Immerse yourself in the creative projects of a visionary curator, from the thought-provoking "Who Am I Gallery" to the eye-opening "First Time Out."

Explore how Katie Dabin's work revolves around the idea of participation and challenges the concept of "normality" in medicine. 

●    Learn how research into the common cold in the 1960s led to the revelation of the first coronavirus, a story rarely told. 
●    Discover the latest innovations and hope in the field of cancer treatment through visual journeys. 
●    Engage with the imaginative projects of Katie Dabin, designed to challenge conventional perceptions of medicine. 
●    Join a discussion on how to curate and execute museum exhibitions and events. 

 

About the Speaker

Katie Dabin

Curator of Medicine at Science Museum