Specialty Feature: Virology
In the world of commercial art, medical illustration is a specialized field. Within this field, however, there are a diverse range of different categories and disciplines: anatomy, cellular biology, botany, zoology, biotechnology, pharmacology, virology, and histology… The list is as inexhaustible as the field of science itself. With a series of special blogposts, we will celebrate several artists whose unique specializations help to cover this broad spectrum of subjects.
This week, Medical Illustration and Animation would like to highlight ten talented medical illustrators working in the field of Virology: Mica Duran, Mesa Studios, KO Studios, Anatomy by Design, Helix Animation, Neural Impulse Media, Todd Buck, Cognition Studio, Oliver Burston and Hybrid Medical Animation.
Todd Buck is a Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI) who has been developing and creating high quality custom medical and scientific illustrations for pharmaceutical and biotech advertising and marketing, medical and consumer publishing, and web-based patient education media since 1990. Todd is Professor of Illustration at Northern Illinois University School of Art and Design. Todd is a Fellow of the Association of Medical Illustrators and has presented workshops at the Association of Medical Illustrators national conference, the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators conference, and the Midwest Medical Illustrators meeting.
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Principal artist Mesa Schumacher brings 15+ years of experience solving visual problems in science, and has worked in nearly every industry of science visualization from popular publishing, to academia, pharmaceutical and biotech, to product design. Mesa holds a science degree from Stanford, and a Masters in Medical and Biological Illustration from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and has published in many campaigns, books, and magazines. She is frequent contributor to National Geographic Magazine, and takes on all range of client from the large multifaceted campaign, to the individual researcher.
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For the past 20 years, Mica Duran has represented the world’s medical and scientific experts with hand-drawn illustration and design services, through her boutique illustration firm, Mica Duran Studio. She is a visual storyteller of complex biomedical concepts for a diverse list of clients — from large pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, scientific publishers, and surgeons; to malpractice attorneys defending multi-million dollar suits. Her work is featured publicly in prominent science publications, such as Science Magazine; but a majority is published behind pay-walls in professional journals such as Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, or internal sales aids and publications shared by scientists in their field.
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Helix Animation is a full-service animation studio exclusively focused on medical and scientific 3D visualizations. We support established healthcare brands, as well as innovative startups and mid-sized companies’ marketing and other efforts, by providing them with high-end, eye-catching 3D visualizations.
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Anatomy By Design’s principal artist, Rob Flewell, is a certified medical illustrator with almost 30 years of experience. Anatomy By Design provides medical illustration, design and large project productions based out of Asheville, North Carolina. Specialties include OBG, Orthopedics, Internal surgery, head and neck surgery, conceptual, histological, pharmaceutical, medical device, medical academic, medical advertising..etc.
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Neural Impulse Media specializes in MOA animation, 3D interactive, AR, and VR solutions. In order to achieve high-quality and timely results, Neural Impulse Media represents decades of pharmaceutical launch experience. Using the latest technology like AR, VR, MR, and 3D printing, Neural Impulse will help you tell your story in the most exciting and engaging way possible.
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Cognition Studio is a strategy + visual communication firm for life sciences. We help organizations build trust and knowledge in new science, research, and medicines. Our expertise lies in creating accurate scientific storytelling, strong brands, and human-centered solutions to create value for emerging medical technology, research, and healthcare. Our centers of excellence are in biotechnology (biologics), venture capital (NewCos and GrowthCos), and global health (platforms, products & services).
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Oliver Burston
Represented by Début Art
With over 30 years of experience as an illustrator, Oliver’s outstanding brand of high-resolution visual imagery, coupled with his reputation for making experienced and finely judged inputs to briefs attracts leading clients seeking distinctive solutions from all over the world. Oliver enjoys working at the cutting edge of digital technology, employing the latest advances in 3d visualization and photo real GPU rendering. Specialties include allergy/immunology, anatomy, biology, biotechnology, cardiac surgery/cardiology, cell biology/histology, disease management, embryology, gastroenterology, general medicine, general surgery, genetics, maternal/child, medical devices, molecular biology, neuroscience, neurosurgery, pharmacology, physical therapy, portraits, respiratory, vascular surgery, virology, health and wellness, sports medicine.
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From detailed surgical procedures to extensive drug or device mode-of-action presentations to broadcast features, our range is wide and devoted entirely to medical and scientific imaging. Merging top-notch original artwork with the biological and scientific is our passion. Hybrid is a permanent in-house studio offering our clients the full range of services including medical writing, medical expertise (physician on staff), storyboards, and top-notch creative artistry combined with 3D expertise.
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KO Studios specializes in high end medical illustrations and animations for the medical and biotech industries. Steve started the company under the name of StudiOh Medical art in 1992 and was joined by Myriam in 1998 when the company became KO Studios. Both illustrators graduated from the Medical College of Georgia’s Medical Illustration program and before starting their own company worked for other diverse institutions including Georgetown University, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Joan Beck Visual Communications, Krames Communication, Barrow Neurological Institute, and Arizona Heart Institute among others.
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Checkout our other Specialty Features:
Sports Medicine | Zoology | Pediatrics | Botany
Dentistry | Orthopedics | Ophthalmology | Dermatology
Veterinary Medicine | Obstetrics & Gynecology | Medical Devices
Natural Science | Anatomy | Biotechnology | Gastroenterology
