Anatomy & Beyond II – MAA Day, 4th October 2024 (73rd Annual Conference)
MAA 73rd Annual Conference, 4th October 2024
as part of Anatomy & Beyond II, Collaborative MAA /AEIMS/ARSIC Symposium
The Lumley Library, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38 – 43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE.
Anatomy & Beyond is a leading conference that aims to explore and understand the ever-evolving nature of our body, mind and the world around us. Starting from the ground-breaking works of Galen and Vesalius, we delve into the scientific and philosophical understanding of our corporality, consciousness humanity and trans humanity. Our conference brings together experts from around the world to explore past, present and future ideas. Be a part of this creative discourse and join us in shaping our understanding of life and death and the nature of reality.
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Meet our sponsors:
Medical Defence Union
The MDU is a not-for-profit organisation and market leader for medical defence in the UK. Being a member provides access to support for many types of medico-legal issues.
As well as being a reassuring presence, we are a strong voice for the professions we serve, advocating for change on their behalf.
Website themdu.com
Email membership@themdu.com
Freephone 0800 716 376
Limbs & Things
Limbs & Things is a leading healthcare simulation manufacturer committed to improving patient outcomes by facilitating realistic learning experiences.
Lecture Abstracts: https://www.anatomy-and-beyond.com/lectures-abstracts
Organisers and Speakers: https://www.anatomy-and-beyond.com/speakers
Exhibitions in The Old Operating Theatre (3rd October) and The Royal College of Surgeons (4th October) with the support of:
Programme - Friday 4th October 2024
09:00 – 09:30 Coffee and registration
Morning session moderated by Pascale Pollier
09:30 – 09:40 Welcome by President Sir Barry Jackson and MAA Chairman Philip Ferguson Jones
09:40 – 10:00 Philip Ball - 'Mudlarking'
10:00 – 10:30 Nina Sellars - 'Fat Addendum'
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 11:30 Vivian Nutton - 'Tools, fluids and the Greek origin of organs'
11:30 – 12:00 Tom Turmezei - 'Radiology, anatomy, and a new wave of imaging'
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break
Afternoon Session part 1 moderated by Eleanor Crook
13:00 – 13:30 Martin Kemp - 'Leonardo and bio-mechanics / experiments with the human body'
13:30 – 14:00 Sandra de Clerck - 'Investigating the narrative and expressive possibilities of glass', the Blaschka Collection
14:00 – 14:40 KEYNOTE Ruth Richardson and Brian Hurwitz - 'Post humans beyond the slab'
14:40 – 15:00 Coffee break
Afternoon Session part 2 moderated by Debbie Maizels
15:00 – 16:00 - Drawing session and guided tour of the new Hunterian Museum by Eleanor Crook and Nina Sellars
16:10 – 16:30 Alexander Lukas Bieri - 'A choleric with a steady hand: Raoul Zingg's legacy in medical illustration'
16:30 – 17:00 Mara G. Haseltine - 'Exploring the Link Between Our Cultural & Biological Evolution through Art: in the Anthropocene Age'.
17:00 –18:00 Chairman's Reception and tour of Medical Art Exhibition 'Body Parts' with Dawn Kemp
Informal MAA Annual Dinner at Coopers Restaurant, 49 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PF
19:00 - Late
Dress code: smart casual
Additional Information
Map of location of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Nearest Underground: Holborn (Piccadilly and Central Lines)
Buses: Kingsway/Holborn stops M (1, 59, 68, 91, 243), N (1, 68, 91)
Plan your journey with TfL: https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/
Accommodation is not included but suggested hotels in the area include:
The Z Hotel, Holborn (6-minute walk, 0.3 miles) https://www.thezhotels.com/hotels/holborn/
Premier Inn, Holborn (10-minute walk, 0.5 miles) https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/greater-london/london/london-holborn.html
Travelodge Covent Garden (11-minute walk, 0.5 miles) https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/318/London-Central-Covent-Garden-hotel
To view the programme and book tickets for the AEIMS Day on Thursday 3rd October, please visit
https://www.anatomy-and-beyond.com/schedule
and
Royal College of Surgeons England, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE