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*From Slices to Space* is a science exhibition project designed for the research building The Simulated Human on the Virchow-Campus of Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. The project aims to make spatially complex research data from the fields of surgery and biomedicine accessible and engaging for the general public. Medical data is often presented as flat, two-dimensional images, despite its purpose of representing three-dimensional structures. For instance, biomedical samples are traditionally analyzed through manual cross-sections, while radiological imaging techniques like CT or MRI produce 2D slices. Specialists must mentally reconstruct these slices into 3D volumes—a skill requiring extensive training in spatial visualization.

Emerging spatial imaging techniques such as 3D printing, volume rendering or virtual reality (VR) offer a transformative approach. Unlike traditional methods, these technologies inherently present data as three-dimensional volumes, eliminating the need for cognitive abstraction. They also offer intuitive, embodied interactions: for example changing perspective in VR simply involves moving the head. These imaging modalities not only aid researchers in analyzing complex data but also allow the general public to explore scientific information in an engaging and tangible way.

In collaboration with the renowned museum agency *The Green Eyl*, we are developing a science parcours that leverages these imaging modalities. The parcours bridges the gap between specialized visual knowledge and public understanding, offering an immersive experience that brings cutting-edge research to life. Through this project, we aim to enhance the visibility of Charité and Berlin as leading hubs of scientific innovation. At the same time, we invite the public to step into the spaces where knowledge is created, fostering a deeper appreciation of life sciences and the technologies shaping the future of healthcare.

• Project lead: Prof. Dr. Moritz Queisner, Frédéric Eyl
• Duration 2024 - 2025
• Funding: Stiftung Charité, Part of Science X Media Tandem program

• The Green Eyl design agency