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ESRF Human Organ Atlas

SEK 25.00

The ESRF Human Organ Atlas exhibit invites visitors to explore the human body using ultra‑high‑resolution imaging from the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF). Built on real scientific data, the exhibit reveals human organs in extraordinary detail—far beyond what traditional medical imaging can show.

Using advanced HiP‑CT (Hierarchical Phase‑Contrast Tomography), visitors can move seamlessly from whole organs to microscopic structures, uncovering complexity that is normally invisible. This makes leading‑edge biomedical research directly accessible through intuitive, interactive exploration.

The ESRF Human Organ Atlas exhibit invites visitors to explore the human body using ultra‑high‑resolution imaging from the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF). Built on real scientific data, the exhibit reveals human organs in extraordinary detail—far beyond what traditional medical imaging can show.

Using advanced HiP‑CT (Hierarchical Phase‑Contrast Tomography), visitors can move seamlessly from whole organs to microscopic structures, uncovering complexity that is normally invisible. This makes leading‑edge biomedical research directly accessible through intuitive, interactive exploration.

Turning ultra‑high‑resolution biology into explorable understanding

This exhibit turns real scientific data into an explorable experience. Built on authentic imaging and developed with leading research partners, it combines scientific accuracy, thoughtful design, and intuitive interaction—making complex subjects accessible without reducing their depth.

Exhibit at a Glance

  • World‑leading imaging data – Built on ultra‑high‑resolution synchrotron scans from the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF)

  • HIP‑CT technology – Uses Hierarchical Phase‑Contrast Tomography to reveal anatomy from whole organs down to near‑cellular detail

  • Explorable human organs – Interactive 3D exploration of brain, lungs, kidneys, spleen, and heart tissue

  • From organ to microstructure – Enables seamless zoom from full anatomy to microscopic features invisible to conventional medical CT

  • Authentic research data – Visitors explore the same datasets used by scientists and medical researchers

  • Guided yet open‑ended – Rich annotations support learning while allowing free, curiosity‑driven exploration

  • Health and disease insight – Includes real pathological cases such as COVID‑19 lung damage

  • Designed for education and outreach – Suitable for museums, science centres, universities, and public learning environments

Featured in the exhibit

Human Brain (HiP‑CT synchrotron scan)

Ultra‑high‑resolution scan showing detailed brain structures, including grey and white matter, lobes, and internal regions.

Data by: ESRF European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) / Human Organ Atlas

Left kidney

High‑resolution scan revealing internal structures such as nephrons, renal pyramids, and filtration systems.

Data by: ESRF European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) / Human Organ Atlas

Heart (multi‑scale samples)

High‑resolution datasets showing internal cardiac structures at different levels of detail.

Data by: ESRF European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) / Human Organ Atlas

COVID‑19 Lung (Upper Left Lobe)

Synchrotron CT scan of lung tissue showing structural damage caused by COVID‑19 (ARDS), including alveolar and vascular changes.

Data by: ESRF European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) / Human Organ Atlas

Spleen

Detailed scan of lymphatic and blood‑filtering structures, including red and white pulp.

Data by: ESRF European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) / Human Organ Atlas

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