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Christopher Smith• November 20, 2024 • 40:33
The Intersection of Art and Science: Revealing the Secrets of the Inner Ear
In our final episode of 2024, Dr. Christopher Smith takes us through his unique path from exercise science and fine arts to his role as a postdoctoral fellow at the American Museum of Natural History. Combining his artistic training with scientific research, Chris explores the evolution of the inner ear and its role in balance and spatial awareness. He shares how his interdisciplinary approach, blending creativity with analytical precision, opens new doors for understanding anatomy and its functions. Chris’s journey underscores the transformative power of merging art and science to uncover insights into human evolution.
Dr. Christopher M. Smith is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biological Anthropology at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. His research focuses on the functional morphology and evolution of human craniofacial anatomy and the sensory systems of the inner ear. In addition to his scientific work, Chris also has a passion for scientific communication and is a board-certified medical illustrator.
Research Websites: Research Gate | http://www.csmithevoanatomy.com/
Illustration Website: http://www.csmithstudios.com/
