Art-Science Collaborations: Why Do They Matter to Medicine?

Art-science collaborations between medical researchers and artists provide insight into their practical relevance. It is critical to recognize that while artists can communicate aspects of medical research to the public, art also opens up new avenues for representing relationships and may therefore jump-start creative ideas for new insights, technologies and collaborations. These in turn may improve teamwork, raise social or historical contextual awareness, or inspire product development.