LunchTalk event series
31 October 2023, 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
Unlocking Medicine's Exhibition Secrets: An Afternoon with Katie Dabin
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- All
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies
Location
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B02Chandler House2 Wakefield St,LondonWC1N 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