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This summer, department members participated in our inaugural Scientific Image Contest: "Life Magnified: An Anatomy and Cell Biology Exploration."Ìý

This contest invited all faculty, researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and research students associated with the departmentÌýto showcase the beauty and complexity of anatomy, cell biology and macromolecular structures through compelling images. The goal of this contest is to illuminate the aesthetic aspects of scientific research, celebrating how the structures and processes within anatomy and cell biology can be visualized in enlightening and visually stunning ways.Ìý

Department members were asked to submit images under three categories:ÌýMicroscopic Marvels,ÌýAnatomical Wonders,ÌýandÌýCellular Landscapes.ÌýThe Department anonymously voted on all submissions, and the winners were announced at the 2024 ACB Research Retreat. The winning images, seen below, are also displayed on the main floor of the Strathcona Anatomy & Dentistry Building.Ìý

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Microscopic Marvels:ÌýImages showcasing the detailed world under the electron microscope, including macromolecules, cellular structures, tissues, and more.

Cryo-EM structure of a ciliary microtubule with its associated proteinsÌýby Thibault Legal (Bui lab).

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Anatomical Wonders:ÌýVisuals that highlight the beauty and complexity of anatomical structures in both human and comparative anatomy.

Mouse brain vasculatureÌýby Atik Fuad (Dubrac/Reinhardt labs).

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Cellular Landscapes:ÌýImages that capture the dynamic world of cells and their environments, showcasing cellular processes, organelles, and interactions.

Dance of fibres decorated with jewelsÌýby Iram Fatima Siddiqui (Reinhardt lab).