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medical animation of WebGL 3D Interactive Heart
medical illustration of A color illustration of a pelvis fracture: vertical shear causing a pelvic ring fracture resulting in incomplete disruption of posterior arch.
medical illustration of Illustration of the use of conjugation between different bacterias. This was used as a spot illustration for a research journal article. The illustration was created using SEM photo reference, the researchers photo reference and iPad Procreate drawing applicatoin.
medical illustration of Natural Science Illustration  of an aquatic animal the Octopus. This illustration was created using pencil and watercolor.  Digitized using Adobe Photoshop.
medical illustration of Red Blood Cells and blood components. 3D Rendered image created to show blood cells in a vessel flowing through changing from a deoxygenated state to an oxygenated state. Surrounded by white blood cells and blood proteins. Created in Autodesk Maya and composited using Adobe Photoshop.
medical illustration of Color illustration of anterior human lung anatomy labeled for online learning and anatomy book learning.
medical illustration of An illustration of a 3D model sculpted using medical scan data of a mouse fetus. The 3D model was created in Autodesk Mudbox and could be use for illustration, animation or interactive media. Great for depicting your research!
medical illustration of Color illustration of anterior human lung anatomy labeled for online learning and anatomy book learning.
medical animation of Interactive 3D WebGL Heart using ThreeJS. This was apart of research to test creation and display of 3D geometry in an accessible web environment. The 3D heart was segmented from medical data and then retopologized in ZBrush before converted to OBJ file, usable in the ThreeJS WebGL format.
medical illustration of Yoga Headstand is a line illustration depicting the position of the body and relative anatomy as it relates to lymph nodes and the flow of lymph fluid. This fitness illustration shows how core engagement and elevation can lead to correct increased lymph drainage, and potentially better immune health. This is a part of an 11 illustration series used in a certified Yoga Alliance - Yoga Teacher Training course.
medical illustration of Editorial image created for research article and submitted to the Cell - Stem Cell monthly cover.  The use of Cell - Stem Cell type is to mock the a final cover submission. Chronic inflammation directs an olfactory stem cell functional switch from neuroregeneration to immune defense. This illustration uses iPad Procreate Illustration App to abstract the interaction of cytokines and chemokines with horizontal basal stem cells.
medical illustration of Natural Science Illustration - Jellyfish
medical illustration of This 3D Anatomical Heart is rendered using transparency to help show the outer vessels and internal heart valves. This is a part of 3d interactive that can be viewed using a web application (WebGL). A rotating version of this heart can also be viewed in an animation in my portfolio.
medical illustration of This piece was an exercise in a specific style of illustration to recreate illustration of gross anatomy and show the tendons of the hand. The objective is to show how they travel to the distal portion of the fingers and intertwine. Illustration of dissected palm recreating pen and ink techniques using Kyle T Webster's custom brushes in Adobe Photoshop.
medical animation of A web-based animation and interative created using Processing.org to create a simple blood component flow as the red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and other components  flow through the circulatory stream.
medical illustration of Natural Science Illustration  of an aquatic animal the Axolotl. This illustration was created using pencil and watercolor.  Digitized using Adobe Photoshop.
medical illustration of Final 3D model of Surgical Syringe. Created and rendered using in Autodesk 3D modeling software.  Can be licensed as 3D file or representation of medical / surgical instruments.
medical illustration of Medial view of the Os Coxae ( showing ilium, ischium, and pubis bones ). Drawing is created digitally using Adobe Photoshop to recreate traditional pen and ink techniques.
medical illustration of Natural Science Illustration  of an aquatic animal the Nautilus. This illustration was created using pencil and watercolor.  Digitized using Adobe Photoshop.
medical illustration of This 3D Anatomical Heart is rendered using transparency to help show the outer vessels and internal heart valves. This is a part of 3d interactive that can be viewed using a web application (WebGL). A rotating version of this heart can also be viewed in an animation in my portfolio.
medical illustration of This illustration is mock-up of a peptic ulcer in the stomach. The image was created using 3D modeling software Pixologic ZBrush, rendering of BPR render and then compositing the file in Adobe Photoshop. Completed with text to define the context of the 3D model.
medical illustration of Eosinophil a component of the immune system in the blood stream.
medical illustration of Dramatization of Polycystic Kidney relative to a normal size kidney to help promote awareness for the organization. The kidney is a data-driven 3D file created using (MRI) medical data, segmented in Materialize Mimics.
medical animation of Blood component Interactive using the omegaDesk at UIC's Electronic Visualization Laboratory. This health interactive using multi-modal interaction to allow learners to interact with the blood components of their choice and learn more about the circulatory system.
medical illustration of Simple 3D model of a Neutrophil, the most abundant type of granulocytes which make up 40% to 70% of all white blood cells in humans. This image depicts an essential part of the innate immune system, whose function varies in different animals.
medical animation of This is a 3D game developed in unity . I helped create the characters, character animation, game design and general aesthetic. In this game the user plays the bacteria, not the immune system. The bacteria have different levels and travel through different anatomical environments (levels) to in order to defeat the immune system.
medical animation of  Human Immunodeficiency Animation (HIV) Animation. The image shows nucleic acids coming to meet the reverse transcriptase (RT) protein, which the RT protein uses to match along the viral RNA strand and create DNA needed by the cell to create other HIV viral particals.
medical illustration of Line diagram with spot color to highlight the tissue levels and location of performing intragluteal muscular injection.
medical illustration of 3D Model of Active Platelet from the Blood Stream
medical illustration of This image was created to show particles of Human Immunodeficiency Virus as they appear on the outter shell of the virus. This visualization is a data-driven representation using proteins are created  protein database (PDB.org) files. The 3D model is created using mMaya and then was rendered using Maya and Modo. Spot color is used to highlight the spike proteins from other capsule proteins.
medical illustration of Molecular Illustration  - protein highlight illustration floating in intracellular environment.
medical illustration of These three stills show multiple styles used to created the Human Immunodeficiency Animation (HIV) Animation. The image shows nucleic acids coming to meet the reverse transcriptase (RT) protein, which the RT protein uses to match along the viral RNA strand and create DNA needed by the cell to create other HIV viral particals.
medical animation of 3D rendering of Surgiclip a surgical instrument used to staple anatomical tissues.
medical illustration of Cyclooxygenase: Aspirin, Ibuprofen & Acetaminophen . A patient education diagram to highlight the importance of the order in which medication is taken in order to increase the effectiveness of general medicine practice for rheumatoid arthritis.
medical illustration of Cytokines Editorial Illustration displaying Rhinosinusitis - This color editorial image was one of a few to the Cell - Stem Cell monthly cover submissions.
medical illustration of Line drawing / illustration / diagrams / schematic of surgical instruments. Specifically A Kleinert double action rongeur, a halsted-mostquito curved-tip hemostat and a weitlaner retractor.
medical illustration of Cervical Spine Fusion Surgery. This image was created after viewing the surgery in person, taking notes from the surgeon regarding the most important steps and labeling the anatomy of the area. Surgical illustration can be used to inform the patient and help surgeons understand the step by step procedure.
medical illustration of Pencil Illustration of skeletal anatomy: the scapula, humerus and clavicle at the glenohumeral joint. This illustration highlights the multiple ligaments that help to stabilize the clavicle's articulation to the sca[pula.
medical illustration of Images used in Association for Advancement of Automotive Medicine's dictionary and online learning to help AIS Coders learn the structure of AAAM's AIS coding system. Here you see the pelvic bone ( os coxa and sacrum) and a lateral view of the skull.
medical illustration of Images used in Association for Advancement of Automotive Medicine's dictionary and online learning to help AIS Coders learn the structure of AAAM's AIS coding system. Here you see the the different cervical vertebra of the spine and a lateral view of all bones in the spine (cervical, thoracic and lumbar). Medical illustrations for education and medical reference.
medical illustration of Images used in Association for Advancement of Automotive Medicine's (AAAM) Abbreviated Injury Scale (AISĀ©) dictionary and online learning to help AIS Coders learn the structure of AAAM's coding system. Here you see the the different cervical vertebra of the spine and a lateral view of all bones in the spine (cervical, thoracic and lumbar). Medical illustrations for education and medical reference.
medical illustration of Yoga Boat Pose is a line illustration depicting the position of the body and relative muscle and internal organs interaction. This fitness illustration shows how core engagement and lifting the pelvic floor can lead to correct anatomical positioning of the prostate and potential prostate health. This is a part of an 11 illustration series used in a certified Yoga Alliance - Yoga Teacher Training course.
medical illustration of Yoga Yoga Upward Facing Dog is a line illustration promoting stomach health. This depicts the position of the body and relative muscle and internal organs interaction. This fitness illustration shows how arm engagement and lifting hips off of the floor can lead to correct anatomical positioning of the intestines and stomach to help
medical illustration of Yoga Seated Tree Forward Fold Pose is a line illustration of body position, relative internal vessels, and organs interaction. This fitness illustration shows core engagement, spacing of the hips by laying one leg to the side & creating space in the belly leads to correct anatomical positioning of the prostate and surrounding circulatory system can increase prostate's health. This is a part of an 11 illustration series used in a certified Yoga Alliance - Yoga Teacher Training course.
medical illustration of Forward Fold Muscles is a line illustration depicting the position of the body and relative muscle interaction. This fitness illustration shows how numerous muscle groups in the back create a complex overlapping network. This image displays how the forward fold movement and position of skeleton can accentuate the stretching of back muscles.  This is a part of an 11 illustration series used in a certified Yoga Alliance - Yoga Teacher Training course.

Profile

Autumn Kulaga-Engoren is a biomedical illustrator and animator that started her company Encephalo Creative Studios after graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago Biomedical Visualization program in 2013. Since then she has worked on a variety of illustrations to help depict injury for biomedical research and other uses. Her work ranges from line and color illustration to web-based interactives, and 3D modeling of patient medical data for surgical planning or medical legal demonstrative purposes. Her contentious and dedicated work ethic will help find the right visual solution for your health and medical communication arts needs. Email her to discuss any questions or project ideas you might have at encephaloCS@gmail.com.

Style/Techniques

Animation, Airbrush, Black & White, Cartoon, Color, Design, Caricature, Information Graphics, Line, Line with Color, 3D, Apps/Mobile, Models, Live Action Video, VR/Virtual Reality

Subject/Specialties

Allergy / Immunology, Alternative Medicine, Anatomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Cardiac Surgery / Cardiology, Cell biology / Histology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology / Metabolic, Gastroenterology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Genetics, Medical Devices, Molecular Biology, Natural History, Natural Science / Nature, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Reconstructive Surgery, Portraits, Thoracic Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Virology, Injuries, Legal Exhibits, Mechanism of Action (MOA), Health & Wellness, Hemophilia, Pathology, Plastic Surgery, Sports Medicine