Some of the most striking images you’ll see this year weren’t captured by artists or photographers. They emerged from microscopes, laboratories and the painstaking work of medical researchers investigating everything from blood cancer to cognitive ageing.
The South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) is bringing its Hidden Beauty of Science exhibition to Burnside Village from 13 to 23 August as part of National Science Week. The free exhibition transforms complex research into visual works that reveal the unexpected artistry found within science and human health.
It’s a rare opportunity to see what happens inside a research laboratory without stepping foot in one.
Where research meets art
The exhibition showcases captivating images captured during groundbreaking medical research at SAHMRI, South Australia’s flagship health and medical research institute based at Adelaide BioMed City on North Terrace.
“Hidden Beauty of Science showcases the remarkable images generated through health and medical research and highlights the discoveries that are helping improve health outcomes for South Australians and people around the world,” says SAHMRI Strategic Research Engagement Manager Dr Ben Lewis.
“Bringing the exhibition to Burnside Village enables us to connect directly with the community, sharing the beauty, innovation and impact of medical research in an engaging and approachable way.”
Meet the researchers
Throughout the exhibition, SAHMRI researchers will be on hand to discuss their work. The lineup includes specialists across a remarkable breadth of fields:
Dr Ben Lewis, a former skin cancer researcher who now specialises in bringing medical research to life and connecting the community with science.
Jacqualyn Fyfe, a public health professional working on complex health challenges including the national evaluation of Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age Act.
Maxim Buckley, investigating acute lymphoblastic leukaemia with a focus on how cancer cells communicate with their surrounding environment.
Karen Glover, an Aboriginal health researcher working with communities to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families.
Dr Karen Best, a midwife and maternal health researcher leading work into pregnancy and newborn health, including clinical trials to prevent preterm birth.
Dr Mohammad Radwanur Talukder (Radwan), focused on improving health services and access to care across blood cancer, regional health, First Nations health and population health.
Tamara Hooper, leading work to strengthen clinical quality registries and use real-world health data to improve healthcare outcomes.
Victoria Prowse, investigating how cognitive reserve may help people maintain memory and thinking abilities as they age.
Dr Emma Solly, researching how diabetes impairs blood vessel growth and wound healing, with the goal of developing treatments to prevent diabetic foot ulcers.
The details
What: Hidden Beauty of Science exhibition
When: 13-23 August
Where: Fashion Mall Timber Deck, Burnside Village, 447 Portrush Road, Glenside
Cost: Free
For more information:
burnsidevillage.com.au
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