1. Yana Zorina:
Hello everyone.
My name is Yana and I am a neuroscientist currently working in high content screening at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I recreate fluorescence microscopy images out of beads in 3D, and have published a couple blog posts on Lifeology.
Yana Zorina – Neuroscientist & SciArtist
In my scientific career, I have always been attracted to microscopy as a means to take a closer look at the beautiful structures that compose the mammalian brain. In my scientifically-inspired artwork, I use my scientific knowledge to accurately recreate scientific images into 3D-beaded renderings of cellular structures that can bring the beauty of scientific research to a wider audience. In seeing beads as analogs of pixels that we observe on a screen, I turn microscopy on its head by transforming ultra-thin optical sections into 3D structures. Beyond being passionate about the breathtaking beauty of microscopy images, I use them to serve a greater purpose of communicating science to a wider audience and initiating conversations on difficult topics, such as neurological conditions.
2. Nigel Hawtin:
Hi everyone.
My name is Nigel and I am a scientific infographic and information designer. My degree was in scientific, medical and botanical illustration and after working freelance for a few years on book illustrations I worked as graphics editor for New Scientist magazine in the U.K. If you don’t know it, it was a weekly mag similar to Scientific American.
Nigel Hawtin – Scientific Information Designer
I went freelance 5+ years ago and now my clients include Publishers around the world. I have produced infographics and datavis and communicating science for 30 years. My work appears in many publication from science papers to popular newspapers, in print and online.
3. Alex Gilmore:
Hello everyone :)
I’m Alex and I am a student from Northern Ireland, currently doing a Master’s degree in Science Communication at Imperial College London. I have a background in Biochemistry and love science writing as well as illustration. I’m really pleased to have found this community of talented and like-minded people. Can’t wait to see what discussions and collaborations will come from it!
Alex Gilmore – Master’s student in Science Communication
4. Avesta Rastan:
Hi everyone!
I’m Avesta from rainy Vancouver and now living in Toronto. I’m a recent grad from the MSc Biomedical Communications program in Toronto where I learned how to do medical illustration and animation – my thesis project was a 3D animation about a childhood brain cancer.
Avesta Rastan – SciComm’er & Medical Illustrator
Before that I studied Life Sciences, alas the research life wasn’t for me! I worked in the med comms industry for a bit before deciding to pursue freelance full time and now I help visually communicate awesome science for a living! In my spare time I love anything outdoorsy, rock climbing, concert-going, exploring new places/foods, and I’m excited to join this community! Here’s my insta.
5. Mahnoor Fatima:
Hi, everyone! I’m a Life Sciences Editor and have a real passion for science communication. Although I’m a writer and don’t have good art skills, I am forever inspired and fascinated by both. I would love to collaborate or help with any SciComm projects that require my skills or even just support! :D
Mahnoor Fatima – Bioscientist & Scicomm Enthusiast
Screenshot from the BioSync Squad Blog!
6. Julien Reveillon:
Hi everyone!
I am a researcher (computational fluid dynamics or CFD) with a huge interest for art, scientific visualization and illustrations. I managed to live an illustrator :) ;) and we work together on science / art projects ! I am so happy to have found the Lifeology group ! There are so many talented people here !
Julien Reveillon – Computational Fluid Mechanics Researcher
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:Hi all! I’m a PhD Candidate in Neurobiology at Duke University. My science communication work is in several areas:
- Writing: I do freelance work for outlets like Scientific American and Massive Science
- Policy: I serve on the Communications Committee of the National Science Policy Network, advocate for science policy fellowships at the state level, and write policy briefs for Duke’s SciPol.org database
- Multimedia: I’m the producer of The Gastronauts Podcast, where we interview scientists about their careers and passions
- Outreach: I organize outreach events for K-12 children and their families
- Other: I’m on the organizing committee for the ComSciCon-Triangle workshop, and I’ve written and given talks about how to use Twitter for effective science communication