BVIS Represented on SciShow Episode about the Pernkopf Atlas
Introduction
Leah Lebowicz, BVIS Program Director, was interviewed for a recent episode of SciShow titled “The Pernkopf Atlas: Medicine’s Most Controversial Book.” The episode explores the history, scientific significance, and ethical complexities of the Pernkopf Atlas, a highly detailed anatomical reference with a complicated legacy in medicine.
The episode also includes artwork by Melinda Thompson, a second-year BVIS student, highlighting BVIS student work on a national science communication platform.
Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VJfFZo1mPM
Modified on February 03, 2026