My image, Ethereal Expression, was included as a semi-finalist in the University of Illinois Image of Research (2017). The entries represented a diverse set of fields including Math (honorable mention) and Library and Information Science (winner). Its wonderful to see the variety of research here at the university!

Two sibling fish eggs sit next to each other, preparing to hatch in the coming days. Immediately after fertilization, the left egg was genetically modified so its cells would fluoresce red when they use a particular gene. All of the cells in …

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My image was included in the Art of Science 6.0 (2016). This is a wonderful opportunity to work with local artist to bring science to a larger audience. The artwork was featured at Gallery 217.

Original Image		Artistic Reinterpretation The Mind that Knows Itself

This image is a top view of an extremely thin slice of a fish brain. The colors are the result of staining; dense cell nuclei appear blue while proteins appear in shades of red. The frontal bulbs (located at the top of the image) form …

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