A Conversation about Poetry, Cancer, and Care with Bioengineer Dr. Pinar Zorlutuna & Poet Dr. Julie Morrissy
Welcome to the Cell-Cell, Stanza-Stanza event! Join us for an exciting gathering of poetry enthusiasts and science buffs alike. This unique event brings together two former colleagues, both passionate about cancer care. Award-winners in their respective fields, this discussion will illuminate the ways in which poetry influences Zorlutuna’s work in bioengineering and how Morrissy’s poetry is informed by science and cancer care. Through poetry and non-fiction, Morrissy’s work deals with a terminal cancer diagnosis in her family. She will share poems, which will act as a springboard for conversation about Zorlutuna’s research on cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. The conversation will enhance understandings of cancer care from a scientific perspective, while also addressing the emotional implications of serious illness. The goal of this event is to develop a new language for understanding cancer across disciplines, which can in turn help us to face the complex challenges of cancer care across all of our communities, both in the United States and internationally.
Join us in the Hesburgh Center Auditorium and immerse yourself in an evening filled with thought-provoking discussions and creative expressions. Whether you are a scientist, a poet, or simply curious about the connections between these two disciplines, this event is sure to inspire and engage you. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience!
Free but ticketed event. Secure tickets here.