WCMM Fusion 2025

This event will be in the format of an art exhibition, including workshops. We encourage students and researchers from all WCMM centres to tell a story about their research through original artwork and photographs that highlight the artistic quality of scientific materials, processes, instruments, findings or data. 

By collecting these images, our wish is to create a new point of entry to science through the fascination of visualizing what is normally invisible to the naked eye the. So, WCMM students and researchers, it's time to get creative! 

Purpose of the Event

• Spark curiosity about medical research in general among the public and donors
• Highlight what the Wallenberg initiative contributes in terms of scientific results, collaborative projects, etc.
• Strengthen cooperation between the four Wallenberg centers in Sweden

What We're Looking For

Submit original images that showcase your research, from notable moments and findings to unique processes and environments. Whether it’s photography, 2D/3D renders, or visualizations – let your creativity shine!

Call for Submissions

We invite researchers, such as MSc/PhD students, postdocs, and other research staff connected to one of the WCMM centers in Sweden (Lund, Linköping, Umeå and Gothenburg) to tell their research story through stunning artwork, photographs, and visualizations that highlight the artistic beauty of their scientific journey.

Submission requirements

• The competition is open to researchers, such as MSc/PhD students, postdocs, and other research staff connected to one of the WCMM centers in Sweden (Lund, Linköping, Umeå and Gothenburg).
• The submitted image should tell a story about your research including experiences, results, work environment or notable moments. Photographs, visualizations, as well as 2D and 3D renders are welcome.
• Submissions should be in the commonly established image formats e.g. JPEG/PNG or PDF for vector art.
• The material must be your own and the use of copyrighted images for submissions is strictly prohibited. Submissions made with generative AI should be avoided. For clarifications, please contact us at wcmmnews [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (WCMMnews[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se)
• All image submissions must be accompanied by a title, story behind the art, scientific background, impact on society and credits.
• All texts should be understandable to the wider public, therefore popularized language is preferred.
• Submissions are limited to one per person. 

Entries with a focus on creativity and uniqueness will be favorably considered and the art will be evaluated together and in context with the written story, the title, and summaries. In-person attendance during the exhibition is encouraged, but not strictly required.

How to Submit

Please send your artwork to wcmmnews [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (WCMMnews[at]med[dot]lu[dot]se) and submit the required information using this link.