The Side Effect: Episode 01

Ben Dubansky discusses art, science and a little bit of uncomfortable truth with guest, artist and biologist Brandon Ballengée.

Ben is a developmental biologist and consultant in biomedical and related environmental sciences affiliated with Louisiana State University, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. Benjamin’s lab is well-known as a Histology Resource Centre - attracting consults, students and international visitors to this cost-free histology lab for specialty training and free equipment use. From a foundation of scientia gratia scientiae, Benjamin’s application of artistic techniques to scientific knowledge are based in histology, developmental physiology and environmental science applications.. Prior to entering graduate school in 2007 at LSU, Dubansky worked for several years as an Artist-in-Residence at ActionSpace/The Spanish Kitchen film studio and art gallery in Los Angeles. Since 2010 Dubansky has collaborated with Brandon Ballengée and and contributed artwork to Ballengée’ s programs and licensed out digital artwork, while staying involved in the art-science community through NAS and other programs.