Collab
We should all be involved in deciding the direction science takes. That’s why I collaborate with top scientists, artists, policy-experts and patients. Together we create art, videos, music and much more. Collabs centre around my academic research on stem cell science, reproductive science and regenerative medicine.
How can we imagine a science that benefits us all? This is such exciting work, and I am always looking for new collaborators. If you’re an artist, scientist or institution and want to work together, do get in touch.
Precious Cells
Artist collaboration with Anna Dumitriu.
The artwork, Precious Cells, is a browser-based installation produced in collaboration with the world-renowned artist, Anna Dumitriu.
In this Wellcome Trust-funded project, I facilitated conversations over the course of 6 months, between Dumitriu, policy experts, scientists from various labs, including the Gurdon Institute and Francis Crick Institute, and members of the public, to explore the future of research on the earliest stages of human life.
Discussing complex science among a group with diverse forms of expertise is always a challenge, but is always hugely beneficial to everyone involved. Scientists learn more about people’s attitudes and priorities for research, and non-scientists gains a fuller picture of what the exciting possibilities really are.
The final outcome of the discussions is a browser-based artwork that guides the user through the stages of early human development, and visualises some key themes that came out of the conversation. The work will be exhibited at international galleries and science festivals, so keep an eye on the upcoming events.
Check out the project on the artist’s website.
Made the Same Way
Artist collaboration with Meduulla and Reform Radio.
In this Wellcome Trust-funded project, I worked with the Gurdon Institute in Cambridge and the DJ, poet and rapper, Meduulla, to produce a piece of music on the ethics of human embryo research.
In a 2-hour session, Meduulla and I exchanged perspectives on the ethics of this research; I provided a sociological perspective and she responded with her views. Then, Meduulla and I worked together to shape a piece of music capturing the most important questions emerging from our discussion.
Music provides another way in to exploring the questions and feelings arising from this exciting research, and it was very exciting to work on a project that aims to engage a wide audience in thinking about embryo ethics.
Check out the podcast, which includes the music and discussion, here.