Sussex Universe | Spring '24 #2: The making of My Dead Body: how can the deceased teach the living? - Prof. Claire Smith

This talk will take a behind the scenes look at the Channel 4 documentary My Dead Body and will examine the unseen aspects of health and disease within the donor Toni. We will jointly explore the role of the deceased in teaching different groups e.g. health professional, or the public. The talk will ask the questions ‘whose role it is to say who can learn from the deceased?’ and ‘how can we enable donations from the deceased to make an impact on the health education of everyone?’

Please be aware that the talk will contain images/videos of human dissection, surgical procedures, and contain 360 virtual reality footage of dissection.

About the speaker:
Professor Claire Smith is an esteemed anatomist known for her profound understanding of the human body. With a passion for anatomy since childhood, Claire's academic journey led her to author several international texts including Gray’s Surface Anatomy and Ultrasound, and hundreds of research papers. Claire's ability to communicate complex concepts with ease has made her a sought-after speaker and published author, including the BAFTA nominated My Dead Body. Her unwavering dedication to anatomical research and passion for education make her a true trailblazer in the field.

Sussex Universe:
Sussex Universe is the public lecture series from the science schools at the University of Sussex. Lectures take place every two weeks during the Autumn and Spring teaching semesters. The lectures are completely free to attend and are accessible to a broad audience with no background knowledge.

Drop-ins are still welcome, but we recommend booking in advance.