Professor Dr. Adam Bencard

Biography

Adam Bencard is an employed researcher and curator at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research and Medical Museion. His work focuses on the intersection of practical science communication and research, emphasizing the curation of exhibitions and teaching. With a background in philosophy and history, Bencard's research centers on materialism and materiality, exploring the complex meanings and effects of material thinking within varying contexts, particularly in post-genomic metabolism and science communication. He is also interested in the concept of 'molecular being,' which examines the fundamental connectivity between humans and the expansive material networks that constitute them. Currently, his research delves into microbiome studies, highlighting its significant implications for understanding biological organisms and approaches to human body management. Bencard is dedicated to utilizing insights from post-genomic and microbial material approaches to rethink science communication practices, striving to navigate the practical boundaries of museum philosophy across multiple disciplines.

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