3D Illustration
Activation of STAT3 by PKM2
Molecular illustration of the mechanism of activation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) molecules. When a dimeric form of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) enters the nucleus it activates the transcription of mitogen-activated protein kinase 5 (MEK5).
The Micro-pumping Mechanism of Hummingbirds Tongues
A didactic poster that includes both 3D models and 2D schematic diagrams to illustrate the newly discovered mechanism of the hummingbirds tongues as a micro-pump.
2017 Vizzies People's Choice in Posters & Graphics Category
Selected for 2017 UIC Legacies and Leaders gallery
Where Have All the Frogs Gone?
An spread illustration created for Washington State Magazine accompanying their article “Where have all the frogs gone?”, where the issue of Northern Leopard Frog being endangered was raised, due to habitat loss, invasive species, disease, pollution, and climate change.
3D Model of Horse Vertebra
This is a render of one of the 3 horse vertebrae models sculpted based on a 3D scan. The set of vertebrae was used to demonstrate an abnormal asymmetry of the spine.
The Four Stages of Bone Fracture Healing
Nanobots in Action
This editorial piece created as the cover art for the UIC Bioengineering Student Journal depicting an imaginary scene of nanobots interacting with red blood cells in the heart.
Life Cycle of the Amphibian Chytrid Fungus
This team project illustrates a serious fungal condition that has been devastating frog populations around the globe. The fungus can penetrate through its host's skin and develop underneath. The change in skin structure will eventually kill the host as it interferes with the absorption of electrolytes.
Anatomy of Canine Front Paw
Weber Classification of Ankle Fractures
Illustration showing the bones and ligaments of the ankle joint.