Please join us March 31 at 6 p.m. in the U-M Museum of Art for a an informal chat and reception with Dr. Val Opipari, UMHS chair of pediatrics, and renowned Detroit artist Allie McGhee.

Opipari and McGhee are among 19 artist-scientist pairs participating this year in the Art+Science project sponsored by the A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute. Opipari is a Founding Scholar of the institute, which provides grants and other support to U-M's clinician-scientist community.

Art+Science connects Taubman Scholars with leading contemporary artists for an exploration of the commonalities and paths to discovery in their respective worlds. Then, the artists produce works inspired by the medical research of the scholars, and the art is auctioned to raise funds for the grant programs. Thursday's lecture will offer a sneak peek of artwork and a chance to hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes from McGhee and Opipari. All are welcome, no registration required. Light refreshments will be served.