We are delighted to congratulate Katie Holden on winning the global award in Evident’s 6th Annual Image of the Year competition for her striking image, Neuronal Cosmos. The competition recognises outstanding scientific microscopy images from around the world, with entries this year submitted from 34 countries.
Katie is part of the Cellular Imaging Core SRF led by James Bancroft at the Centre for Human Genetics. Her winning image shows induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurospheres, consisting of neuronal cells that self-organise into structures resembling the layered architecture of the human brain. Evident described the image as both scientifically powerful and visually striking, highlighting the way it connects microscopy, discovery and artistic insight.
The image had already received recognition within CHG, having previously won the Centre’s internal imaging competition. Its success on the international stage is a wonderful reflection of the creativity, technical skill and scientific excellence of our community.
Many congratulations to Katie on this fantastic achievement.