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2006 Cancer and the Human Body
Museum visitors of all ages were encouraged to participate in the Cancer and the Human Body event. This participant is examining zebrafish under the microscope. (Photo/James McCabe)
The University of Minnesota Cancer Center's sixth annual Cancer and the Human Body event was Saturday, February 18, 2006 at the Science Museum of Minnesota. The hands-on exhibit educates visitors about cancer and showcases some of the current research at the Cancer Center.
About 140 museum visitors picked up a "passport" with cancer questions to answer as they visited each of the exhibit booths. Participants came from all over Minnesota and surrounding areas. Teachers brought groups of students; some students came on their own to earn extra credit for their science classes.
- Angiogenesis/Zebrafish
- The Normal Cell vs. the Cancer Cell/Cancer in the Body
- Flow Cytometry
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Risk Reduction Quiz
- Sun Safety/Skin Cancer
- Cancer Center Outreach and Education staff
Angiogenesis/Zebrafish
Researcher Michelle Knowlton describes how zebrafish are used as a model for blood vessel development and the discovery of new cancer treatments. (Photo/James McCabe)
The normal cell vs. the cancer cell/Cancer in the body
University of Minnesota pathology residents Tony Safo, MD (right), Anna Carley, MD, and David Tasso, MD, help visitors compare tissues and cells affected by cancer to healthy tissues and cells. (Photo/James McCabe)
(Photo/James McCabe)
Flow cytometry
Greg Veltri, Ph.D., coordinator for the Cancer Center's Flow Cytometry Facility, used computer animation to explain of how the flow cytometer works. (Photo/James McCabe)
Joel Sederstrom from the Flow Cytometry Facility helps a visitor operate the flow cytometer. (Photo/James McCabe)
Minimally invasive surgery
Visitors tried out a mirror trainer that surgeons use to develop their skills in minimally invasive surgery. (Photo/James McCabe)
Risk reduction quiz
Community Health Specialist Sharon Donnelly gives the cancer risk reduction quiz. (Photo/James McCabe)
Sun safety
Sarah Nakib helps a visitor use the Dermascan. The machine reveals damage done by the sun's ultra violet rays. (Photo/James McCabe)
Peter Cham, MD, explains how sun damage done during childhood is the direct cause of 90 to 95 percent of all skin cancers. (Photo/Gina Kennedy)
The sun safety exhibit included many eye-catching messages about skin cancer. (Photo/James McCabe)
Cancer Center Outreach and Education staff
The University of Minnesota Cancer Center's Outreach and Education staff (left to right): Marva Bohen, RN, director of outreach and education; Sandra Rivera, events coordinator; Megersa Kumbi, Cancer Plan Minnesota coordinator; and Sharon Donnelly, community health specialist. (Photo/James McCabe)