October 23, Topic Frankenstein’s Legacy: The Past, Present, and Future of Anatomy and Synthetic
Biology
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, we will engage in a lively discussion about dead
bodies and body parts. Hear how scientific quests for knowledge led to grave-robbing and even murder right here in DeKalb County. Learn how ethical practices in body procurement and preservation have advanced modern medicine. Discover how scientists are applying
this knowledge to engineer and fabricate body parts.
· Clint Cargile, Historian
· Dan Olson, Director Anatomy Laboratory, Instructor of Anatomy
· Sam Finch, Funeral Director
· Mary McGinn, Instructor Biological Sciences
· Sahar Vahabzadeh, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
