- Veronica Falconieri Hays
- Cancer Drug Target p97
- Color
Image of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) density maps of protein p97 (purple, blue, and green) during inhibition and activation. p97 is a target for cancer drugs in clinical trials, since its inhibition may prevent cancer cells from adequately disposing of excess protein through proteasome degradation. Research on this molecule informed ongoing oncology research and pharmaceutical development.
- Collections: Molecular
About the Artist: Veronica Falconieri Hays x
Veronica Falconieri Hays is a Certified Medical Illustrator in the Washington DC area specializing in medical, molecular, cellular, and biological visualization. She founded her company Falconieri Visuals in 2017 and works full time creating visuals for clients in biotech, pharma, and research fields.
Prior to founding Falconieri Visuals, Veronica earned her MA in Medical and Biological Illustration from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she studied medical subjects such as anatomy alongside medical students, as well as completing coursework in illustration and animation.
After graduating, Veronica worked within a cryo-electron microscopy lab at the National Cancer Institute. She collaborated extensively with researchers as they discovered structures of biological molecules, and is a published author in several journals including Science and Cell.
Education
MA, Medical & Biological Illustration, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
BA, Biological Sciences, Smith College