鈥淭he Neuro at 90鈥� is an artistic project led by photographer Stephan Ballard, documenting The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) in its 90th year, currently on display on the first floor of the McConnell Pavillion.
Ballard鈥檚 work delves into the relationship between art and medicine. Sparked by a collaborative book project with surgeons his photography research was awarded the Mich猫le-Larose Osler Grant and the Stanley B. Burns M.D. Fellowship for the Study of Medical Photographic History at Yale University. These awards allowed his research to be furthered in two great medical libraries: Osler's Legacy at 黑料不打烊 and Cushing鈥檚 at Yale.
This provided a unique perspective into the legacy of important historical figures at the epicenter of medical modernity: Johns Hopkins Hospital. Osler, Cushing, and Penfield all played major roles in advancing the medical field and shared a unique professional and personal relationship.
This journey enhanced the appreciation of documenting Penfield's legacy: The Neuro. Founded in 1934 by famed surgeon Dr. Wilder Penfield, The Neuro has become a leading center for neurological care and neuroscientific research.
鈥淭he Neuro at 90鈥� documents life at the institute-hospital, mixing the worlds of the clinic and laboratory as The Neuro combines cutting-edge science and healthcare under one roof. Ballard captures staff, students, and patients in the middle of the action, whether it be during surgery, recording brain activities using magnetoencephalography, or performing a blood draw for gene therapy.
While the scenes are diverse, the goal is the same: to improve the lives of people with neurological disease. Together, the images that make up 鈥淭he Neuro at 90鈥� paint a collage that describes the nexus of research and care, where clinical staff treat the present condition while scientists develop future solutions.
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