Hall of Discovery

Exhibits

Histological Colorations: Explorations into the Human Form

A new exhibit of 26 mixed media prints by Kathamann – a Santa Fe artist, and retired registered nurse and histology technician – will be on display in the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education auditorium lobby, September 25, 2009 – August 31, 2010. The auditorium lobby is open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

These colorful and sometimes whimsical artist interpretations of histological slides are a study into the human form. In her artist statement Kathamann writes, “When I was a histo [histology] tech, I would occasionally do a special stain and get different colored results instead of the usual blue and red of the cytoplasm and nuclei. I remember getting lost in the colors of this microscopic world. I thought people would like to see what fabulous microcosmic worlds we all are.” Prints include histological representations of Skin, Nerve, Kidney, and Pancreas to name a few.

An online portfolio of her work can be found at – http://internet.cybermesa.com/~kathamann/

The Untangling of Diabetes Mellitus – Snapshots in Time

Diabetes has a long and interesting history. The disease was first recognized and recorded in Egypt during the 3rd Dynasty by physician Hesy-Ra in which polyuria is mentioned as a symptom. And yet, very little else was understood about the disease and its complexities for centuries to follow. With the greater understanding of physics and chemistry during the 18th and 19th centuries the disease began to unravel leading to the discovery of insulin in 1921. Since that time many advances have been made in the treatment of diabetes including the implantable insulin pump, first developed here at UNM in the late 1970’s.

“The Untangling of Diabetes Mellitus – Snapshots in Time” will explore the ancient understanding of diabetes, the discovery of insulin, and the treatment for the disease through time. The exhibit will be on display later this fall in the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education auditorium lobby, October 28, 2009 – August 6, 2010. The auditorium lobby is open Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. HSLIC will also host special programming during November, American Diabetes Awareness Month, highlighting current research treatment advances for diabetes at UNM.

Art in Medicine

For nearly 1500 years the study of anatomy remained unchanged, until a pivotal moment in time during the 16th century, when the fabric of the human body was revealed. This is the focus of an exhibit on display in the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education Auditorium Lobby; October 15, 2008 - May 29, 2009. The exhibit is open to the public Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Making a Difference - a photo essay

The inaugural exhibit of the HSC Hall of Discovery is now open. "Making a Difference - a photo essay," speaks to the HSC's missions in education, research, and clinical care; giving the viewer insight into the meaning of these missions. Included in the essay are fifteen photographs selected from Barry Staver's work over the last four years.

The exhibit is located in the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education third floor meeting space and can be viewed during open hours: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. The exhibit is on permanent display.