- Veronica Falconieri Hays
- Dual Photon Microscopy of Brain Vasculature
- Color
Experimental technique for two-photon fluorescence microscopy in an awake marmoset in order to visualize blood vessels. Specialized skull prosthesis for microscope objective and custom designed cradle with ball and socket joint for under the microscope shown.
- Collections: Technology
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