Researchers Employ Artistic Expressions to Reshape Discourse on Scientific Findings
Artist-in-Residence Program Transforms Scientific Research at University of Pennsylvania
The Translational Research Immersion Program (TRIP) at the University of Pennsylvania's Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics is taking a unique approach to engage undergraduate students in scientific research. By viewing their research as stories to be told, students are encouraged to communicate their findings in a more engaging and far-reaching manner.
This innovative approach is made possible through the artist-in-residence program, which was initially introduced in 2022. The current artist in residence started the artist-in-residence component, with Carsten Skarke, MD, playing a key role in leading the program.
The artist-in-residence program aims to use art to make communicating about new scientific discoveries more powerful, engaging, and far-reaching. It posits that creativity, similar to that of artists, could help decode research for the public, foster community engagement, and improve health outcomes.
Collaboration and reflection challenge students to translate complex research into visual art that connects the broader community with medical discoveries. The artist and students use their shared experience to produce art that communicates research findings to the community.
The artist-in-residence shadows students in labs, workshops, seminars, and presentations to gain a deep understanding of the research being conducted. This immersion allows the artist to create art that accurately represents the scientific discoveries being made.
The artist-in-residence program is part of an effort to make scientific discoveries more accessible to the public. It is embedded within the Translational Research Immersion Program, which focuses on translating lab discoveries into medicine, tools, or treatments that doctors can use.
The Translational Research Immersion Program continues to emphasize the importance of effective communication of scientific research. In its fourth year, the program is designed to foster a deeper understanding of research among students and the community.
By bridging the gap between researchers and the community, the Translational Research Immersion Program aims to transform how future scientists communicate about their research. This approach not only makes scientific discoveries more accessible but also encourages creativity and community engagement, contributing to the program's goal of improving health outcomes.
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