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title: 'Episode 195: Anna Dhody Part 2 - From Curator To Creator: Building The Dhody Research Institute'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/episode-195-anna-dhody-part-2-from-curator-to-creator-building-the-dhody-research-institute'
show: 'People of Pathology Podcast'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/people-of-pathology-podcast'
published: '2024-12-30'
audio: 'https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ft2escdugy8bhu2j/Anna_Dhody_-_part_2bdbs2.mp3'
---

# Episode 195: Anna Dhody Part 2 - From Curator To Creator: Building The Dhody Research Institute

Anna Dhody is back for Part 2 of our conversation. What we discuss in Part 2: How the pandemic prompted the Mutter Museum to increase its online presence, leading to a virtual tour that garnered over a million views. A significant event dur…

## Summary

Anna Dhody is back for Part 2 of our conversation.

What we discuss in Part 2:

- How the pandemic prompted the Mutter Museum to increase its online presence, leading to a virtual tour that garnered over a million views.

- A significant event during this time was the donation of a human heart from a living donor, Rob, who wanted to contribute to the museum after receiving a heart transplant.

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Anna filmed an unboxing video of the heart, which unexpectedly went viral, attracting a wide audience and generating interest in the museum.

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The success of the heart unboxing led to a series of educational videos about the preservation and display of biological specimens.

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Anna's videos fostered a community where viewers shared personal stories and experiences related to medical conditions, leading to increased awareness and support.

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After leaving the museum, Anna founded the Dhody Research Institute to continue her work in science communication and education.

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The institute aims to increase accessibility to medical and scientific information and inspire young people to explore STEM careers.

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Anna is developing new video series, including "What's That For?" which invites viewers to guess the purpose of medical objects and learn their stories.

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The Dhody Research Institute is running a fundraising campaign to support the production of more educational content.

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Anna emphasized the importance of educating young people to become informed citizens and critical thinkers in today's world.

Links for this episode:

[Health Podcast Network](https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/)

[ LabVine Learning](http://bit.ly/labvine)

[Dress A Med scrubs](https://dressamed.com/?rfsn=5044297.cb03eb&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5044297.cb03eb)

[Digital Pathology Club](https://digitalpathology.club/digital-pathology-beginners-guide-notification?am_id=dennis985)

[Dhody Research Institute](https://dhodyresearchinstitute.org/)

[Former Mütter Museum forensic anthropologist launches research institute](https://whyy.org/articles/anna-dhody-research-institute-mutter-museum/)

Dhody Research Institute on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dhody_research_institute/?hl=en)

Dhody Research Institute on [YouTube](http://UC1AA6G1r5HZNXqne7KRRZ-g)

[Former Curator Anna Dhody has launched the Dhody Research Institute! (and you can help)](https://www.change.org/p/protect-the-integrity-of-the-m%C3%BCtter-museum/u/32828763)

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