Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
Scientific Animations & Illustrations
Exhibition & Digital Content Design
Content Editing & Curation
Video Content Production
Interactive Content & Game Design
The Summer Science Exhibition is the Royal Society's flagship public engagement event and its longest standing and largest public event, with a history dating back to 1778. Exhibits are selected competitively by a committee of Fellows of the Royal Society, industry leaders and public engagement experts. The Exhibition draws over 10,000 visitors each year, including around 2,000 primary and secondary school students. The event is an opportunity for Fellows of the Royal Society to showcase their latest research and breakthroughs demonstrating the scientific principles behind their work with hands-on interactives and talks to members of the public.
How can stem cells heal the human body?
Growing New Body Parts was an online exhibition presenting the research of the Watt Lab, led by Professor Fiona Watt FRS, across stem cell and cancer research, data science, diabetes, islet transplantation, skin science and regenerative medicine. Our work included producing digital art, animation, interactive games, quizzes and public engagement content explaining the breakthroughs and research work of members from the Watt Lab research group.
The exhibition featured the work of researchers in the Watt Lab Group working across different research themes which we featured and produced with their own distinct and individual project branding (see below).
Our work involved content curation, digital design and animation, educational game design, content writing and editing, event branding and producing additional promotional assets and content for public outreach and engagement, including a Citizen Science campaign (see below).
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Accellerate: Citizen Science
Erika Wiseman and Jess Sells have been working with a team at Cellari to develop an AI that recognises cell data at the Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine (CSCRM). All they need is lots of people to teach the programme to recognise certain cells in tissue samples. This is where you come in.
Cancer Research with Dr Priyanka Bhosale
Dr Priyanka Bhosale is a researcher studying oral cancer, and whether a specific gene affects how tumours develop. Her research focuses on the squamous epithelium and the basement membrane of the epithelium (the wavey looking structure), and how tumours develop in this area.
Islet Transplantation with Ella Hubber
The UK has the 5th highest incidences of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in the world, with 24.5 cases per 100,000 individuals. Ella’s research focuses on using a type of adult stem cell called mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), to help support and improve islet function and survival.
Skin with Dr Clarisse Ganier
Dr Clarisse Ganier is a Centre for Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine (CSCRM) researcher studying the cells and structure of human skin. One of her areas of interest is the skin vasculature (the blood vessels that supply the skin) using a technology called optical coherence tomography.