Dialogues

Mar 18, 2025, 09:23

Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis: Interview with Natalia Marin, Hosted by Adrian Pogacian

In the most recent episode of ‘Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis’, Adrian Pogacian has an insightful debate with focus on Science Communication through art in (psycho)oncology, along with Natalia Marin, independent curator and medical student who explores the relationship between art and medicine, collaborating with artists,
doctors, and researchers from around the world.

Adrian Pogacian, MS Psychology, clinical psychologist with executive education in Psycho-oncology, holding a degree in Global Health Diplomacy from Geneva Graduate Institute. Currently, researcher and associate lecturer with focus on Impact of Cancer Diagnosis on Couples and Families, Communication in Cancer Care and Posttraumatic Growth. His expertise is on Coping with Cancer and managing Fear of Recurrence.

Additionally, Founder of INCKA Psycho-oncology Center, Host of Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Interview Series as well as Writer and Host Content in Psycho-oncology at OncoDaily.com, co-author of the first Romanian Multimodal Care Guideline in Pediatric Onco-hematology, active contributor to the International Psycho-oncology Society, presently IPOS Fear of Cancer Recurrence SIG member and IPOS Early Career Professionals in Psycho-Oncology Committee founder member.

Natalia Marin is an independent curator and medical student based in Bucharest, Romania. Her work explores the relationship between art and medicine, collaborating with artists, doctors, and researchers from around the world. Active in both the local and international art and science scenes, Marin organizes events that bridge these two fields, fostering new opportunities for interdisciplinary dialogue. Through her initiatives, she aims to support scientific education and enhance the quality of life for patients and caregivers, using art as a vital tool for connection, communication, and collaboration.

Marin’s landmark collaborations include visionary artists such as Anna Dumitriu and Suzanne Anker, as well as esteemed institutions like Montefiore Health System (New York, USA), Ars Electronica (Linz, Austria), and /SAC (Bucharest, Romania).

She is a member of Leonardo/ISAST, a transdisciplinary community dedicated to connecting, researching, and sharing best practices at the intersection of art, science, and technology. Leonardo/ISAST fosters a global network of researchers, artists, scientists, and innovators who develop new solutions and systems to address complex contemporary challenges. Marin is also co-chair of Leonardo LASER Talks in Bucharest.

00:00 Introduction
01:30 Art and Oncology: A Healing Connection
04:17 Art and Identity: Patient vs. Professional
08:42 Art Therapy vs. Science Communication: Clarifying the Concepts
11:32 The Impact of Visuals in Science Communication
15:38 The Foundation of the Exhibition
20:48 Realism and Hope: Perspectives in Exhibition Narratives
22:47 The Healing Power of Hope and Connection
25:52 A Brighter Tomorrow: A Legacy of Love and Hope
31:40 Art, Science & Healing: A New Chapter