[spectre] In Particular event @ Dana Centre 7-9pm, June 2

[julie freeman]

As ever, apologies for X-posting

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An evening of invisibility, intangibility and unexpected properties  
as artist Julie Freeman, nanotechnologist Jeremy Ramsden, and Pankaj  
Vadgama, discuss the nanocosm and the extraordinary beings that  
populate it.

Artists and scientists alike are fascinated by the extraordinary  
world of nanotechnology. Join us for a journey through these concepts  
with an artist and a scientist, and discuss the value and importance  
of such collaborations.

Jeremy Ramsden will discuss the latest advances in nanotechnology  
while artist Julie Freeman reveals how collaborating with Jeremy has  
influenced her work NanoNovels - graphic artworks and stories  
inspired by nanoparticles. Pankaj Vadgama completes the trio as he  
describes how nanotechnology is revolutionising medicine.

John Hambley, who brought Julie and Jeremy together, will facilitate  
and give an insight into the impact of artist residencies in non-arts  
environments.

Is art a good way of enabling scientists to communicate their work?
Or can artistic ambiguity and metaphor compromise the communication  
of scientific information?
If we want to separate fact from fiction, where does the truth lie?
Come along and join the discussions.

SPEAKERS:
Julie Freeman is currently artist in residence at the Microsystems &  
Nanotechnology Centre, Cranfield University.

Prof Jeremy Ramsden is Chair of Nanotechnology, Cranfield University,  
Fellow of the IOM3, Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Biological  
Physics and Chemistry, and of Nanotechnology Perceptions.

Professor Pankaj Vadgama is currently Director of the IRC in  
Biomedical Materials, Queen Mary, University of London and Professor  
of Clinical Biochemistry, Queen Mary’s School of Medicine &  
Dentistry. Head of Service in the Department of Clinical  
Biochemistry, Barts and the Royal London NHS Trust.


The event is free, but you need to book with the Dana Centre on tel:   
02079424040 or email: tickets at danacentre.org.uk


http://www.danacentre.org.uk/events/2009/06/02/495
http://www.in-particular.net

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