Erica Tandori
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Dr Erica Tandori is a legally blind artist, researcher, creative academic and artist in residence at the Rossjohn Lab, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University. There she has been directing the Sensory Science outreach program for blind, low vision and diverse needs audiences. This unique program communicates cutting-edge scientific discovery through co-creation workshops with scientists and also through a range of innovative exhibitions. She holds a PhD in Ophthalmology and Art describing the en-toptic effects of macular dystrophy. With lived experience of blindness, Erica also works as an inclusive technologies designer with the Monash Inclusive Technology lab developing accessibility frameworks for blind and low vision audiences. Her research and practice, explore new ways to heighten accessibility for visual and cultural heritage for diverse needs people. Erica’s multisensory science exhibitions have garnered national and global recognition including the Eureka Prize (finalist) and the Berlin Falling Walls Breakthroughs in Science, where she was a finalist in four separate categories.
