WCMM Fusion 2025: Where Science Meets Art
Program
12:00 – 13:00 Art display
13:00 – 13:15 Opening | Erik Renström, Vice-Chancellor Lund University
13:15 – 14:15 Keynote Speaker | Joana C. Carvalho, Science Illustrator | How visualization can shape science communication
14:15 – 15:00 Short Talks | The story behind the the art
15:00 – 15:15 Coffee
15:15 – 15:45 Round table |Title: TBD
15:45 – 17:00 Coffee & mingle
16:00 – 17:15 Workshop | Joana C. Carvalho, Science Illustrator | Exploring best practices to improve your next scientific visualization
What is WCMM Fusion 2025?
We are excited to announce the first WCMM Fusion, a unique event where science meets art! During the day of the event, the 24th of January 2025, we will the story of ongoing medical research at the Wallenberg centers for Molecular Medicine from the perspective of fantastic medical images.
The event will offer an art exhibition open to everyone—researchers, students as well as the public—and in the program you will find both a keynote speaker, time to mingle with the creators as well as a hands on workshop with best practices to improve your scientific visualization!
With this initiative we wish to create a new point of entry to science through the fascination of visualizing what is normally invisible to the naked eye the. We hope to spark lively conversations about both science and art, inspiring people to delve deeper into exploration and discovery.
Prepare for an unforgettable day of inspiration and innovation!
Purpose of the Event
- Spark curiosity about medical research in general among researchers, the public and donors
- Highlight what the Wallenberg initiative contributes in terms of scientific results, collaborative projects, etc.
- Strengthen cooperation between the four Wallenberg centers in Sweden
Keynote Speaker | Joana C. Carvalho, Science Illustrator
Title: How visualization can shape science communication
Description: This talk will share an overview of the importance of visuals in science communication, and the possibilities that can arise from the synergy between visualization and science. It will also explore how scientists can work with visual communicators to share their findings with expert and non-expert audiences.
Workshop
Title: Exploring best practices to improve your next scientific visualization
Description: During this session, participants will be introduced to some of the most important best practices to consider when
designing scientific visualizations. Together, we will analyze a series of examples to understand how to spot pitfalls and how to improve the visuals you use to communicate your ideas and research findings.
NOTE: Registration is needed to attend the workshop!
Join the workshop!
Do you want to join the workshop, please register here!
Note! The space is limited to the first 50 registrants.
When & Where
- January 24th, 2025
- Forum Medicum, Sölvegatan 19, 223 62 Lund
Join the workshop!
Do you want to join the workshop, please register here!
Note! The space is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Meet Joana Carvalho
Joana Carvalho is a Portuguese science illustrator and designer. She works at the intersections of creativity and science.
Her approach is the product of a multidisciplinary career that combines research in the life sciences, visualization and science communication. She has worked at international organizations and currently runs her own independent studio, where she collaborates with a global network of clients.