Niall Seery Director of Technology & Education, and Jane Burns, Conference Organiser, Director of Education & Public Engagement in the Faculty of Engineering & Informatics and with Professor Neil J Rowan at the Technological University of the ShannonInternational Graphic Medicine Conference held in AthloneThe 15th International Graphic Medicine Conference, being held in Ireland for the first time, aims to explore how to communicate complex medical information through comics and art. Taking place at the Technological University of the Shannon in Athlone from July 16 - 18, it aims to establish a graphic medicine community in Ireland, which has recently become more active in this field. Personal stories, such as Maya Milkowska-Shibat’s journey from patient to public health professional, illustrate the impact of graphic medicine. Participants, including pathologist John Brennan and veterinarian Peggy Brosnahan, shared how graphic medicine helps them process emotional challenges in their professions. Given the conference theme of Draíocht (magic), local magician Arnie Seery performed for the delegates on Thursday at lunchtime.

Source: Irish Independent July 18, 2024 12:54 UTC