Dominique Le Nen

Dominique Le Nen serves as Professor and Hospital Surgeon at CHRU Brest while maintaining dual affiliation with the François Viète Center at University of Nantes and University of Western Brittany. His unique position bridges contemporary orthopedic surgery with historical research on Renaissance science.

His research focuses on Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical studies, particularly examining the intersection of art and surgical science during the Renaissance period. Key interests include:

• Historical evolution of anatomical representation from transgression to transparency
• Leonardo's hand anatomy studies and their surgical relevance
• Methodological connections between artistic observation and medical discovery
• Reconstruction of Renaissance dissection techniques

Recent scholarly output centers on international conference presentations analyzing Leonardo's anatomical manuscripts, with particular emphasis on how his work at Amboise influenced both artistic representation and surgical understanding. His presentations frequently address the reciprocal influence between artists and anatomists in 16th-century works.

As an educator, Le Nen directs doctoral research while teaching specialized courses on medical ethics and Renaissance science for medical and history students. His public engagement includes major exhibitions, television appearances, and documentary collaborations that translate complex historical surgical concepts for broader audiences.