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Laura Roy

Laura Roy

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Medical Illustrator Specializing in Neurosurgical Illustrations, 2D/3D Graphics, and Educational Content

  • Education

    • Iowa Culinary Institute at Des Moines Area Community College

      2008 - 2010
      Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Culinary Arts

    • The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      2014 - 2016
      Master's Degree Medical & Biological Illustration

    • Iowa State University

      2003 - 2008
      Bachelor of Arts (Double Degree) Philosophy, Art & Design

      Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Philosophy Club, Visual Cultures Club (co-founder), Painter Anonymous Club magna cum laude and Honorsminor in French

    • Iowa State University

      2012 - 2014
      Bachelor’s Degree Biological and Pre-Medical Illustration

      Activities and Societies: Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration Club (Figure Drawing Co-Op Chair) Phi Beta Kappa magna cum laude and Honors

  • Experience

    • Wetlands Research Lab, ISU

      Aug 2005 - Oct 2009
      Lab Technician

      · Collected, prepared, and analyzed water samples using spectrophotometer · Entered data and generated statistics on Excel · Produced drawn illustrations for lab use

    • Collège Marie-Curie

      Oct 2005 - May 2006
      Assistant d'Anglais/English Teaching Assistant

      · Developed and executed weekly lesson plans for 12 groups of 20-30 French middle-schoolers, aged 11-15, to improve their English skills

    • Iowa State University

      Aug 2006 - May 2009
      Grading Assistant

      · Graded exams, papers and quizzes and for 100­110 students per semester · Subjects included Moral Theory and Introduction to Philosophy

    • Café Shi

      Dec 2008 - Oct 2009
      Sauté and Garde Manger Chef

      · Prepared French-asian fusion cuisine on sauté, grill and fryer stations· Worked garde manger including preparation of sushi, spring rolls, and salads· Served customers, mixed drinks, and performed wine service

    • Bistro Montage

      Sept 2009 - Feb 2011
      Sommelier

      · Managed wine list as well as bar and wine storage, tracked inventory· Bartended and served wine and food to customers in a fine dining environment

    • Today's Wine Professional

      Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
      Certified Sommelier

      Created training videos for wine sales and serviceTrained clients in sensory analysis

    • Morton Estate Wine

      Feb 2011 - May 2011
      Cellar Hand

    • Andrew Rich Wines

      Sept 2011 - Dec 2011
      Vintage Cellar Hand

    • Roy Illustration

      Jan 2012 - now
      Certified Medical Illustrator

      Creation of medical, anatomical, biological, scientific, and technical imagery, illustrations, animations, 3D models and 3D prints. Clients include hospitals, medical and scientific research institutions, attorneys, consulting agencies, and research/technology companies around the world, including top companies such as Johns Hopkins Hospital, Boston Scientific, The Neurosurgical Atlas, A2L Consulting, The Scientist Magazine, and The National Aquarium in Baltimore. Laura's 3D printing work has been featured in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association). Show less

    • Landscape Ecology and Sustainable Ecosystem Management Lab

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
      Lab Technician and Scientific Illustrator

    • Iowa State University

      Mar 2012 - May 2014
      Scientific Artist & Animator

      Used Cinema 4D, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator to illustrate and animate a variety of concepts ranging from specimen illustration to principals of engineering.

    • ISO-FORM

      Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
      Graphic Design Intern

      Worked with iSO-FORM team to develop electronic salon iPad interface for the Association of Medical Illustrators 2012 annual meeting.

    • Andrew Rich Wines

      Sept 2013 - Dec 2013
      Chief Lab Technician

    • Osso VR

      Dec 2018 - May 2019
      Medical Illustrator

      Osso VR is an award winning VR surgical and medical device training platform. The company is made up of practicing clinicians, professional VR developers and medtech industry veterans. We specialize in hyper-realistic, haptic-enhanced, hands-on interactivity and design.

    • Iowa State University

      Jan 2019 - May 2021
      Assistant Teaching Professor

      Teaching upper level scientific illustration (digital and traditional) skills to undergraduate students.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI)

      Board of Certification of Medical Illustrators
      Jul 2018

    • Learning the Adobe Pen Tool

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified Medical Illustrator

      Board of Certification of Medical Illustrators
      Aug 2018
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Laura Roy
      Award of Merit: Pediatric Cardiac 3D-Printed Teaching Models Association of Medical Illustrators Jul 2017 Professional Category Award: Simulators, Prosthetics and Sculptural Products
    • Awarded to Laura Roy
      Award of Merit: Mesiocerebral AVM Resection Association of Medical Illustrators Jul 2016 Student Category: Editorial
    • Awarded to Laura Roy
      Inez Demonet Scholarship Award Vesalius Trust May 2016 The Inez Demonet Scholarship is awarded annually at the Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Illustrators to the student who exhibits outstanding merit and potential in the field of medical illustration. This prestigious award was designated by bequest of Inez Demonet, a well known and respected medical illustrator and a long-time member of the Association of Medical Illustrators. The Demonet was the first scholarship established by the Trust. In addition, Inez Demonet Scholars are… Show more The Inez Demonet Scholarship is awarded annually at the Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Illustrators to the student who exhibits outstanding merit and potential in the field of medical illustration. This prestigious award was designated by bequest of Inez Demonet, a well known and respected medical illustrator and a long-time member of the Association of Medical Illustrators. The Demonet was the first scholarship established by the Trust. In addition, Inez Demonet Scholars are made ex officio members of the Trust Board of Directors. Show less
    • Awarded to Laura Roy
      Vesalian Scholar The Vesalius Trust for Visual Communication in the Health Sciences Jan 2016 This scholarship is awarded to recognize and support the work of outstanding students in biocommunication. Specifically, the award recognizes Laura's research in 3D printed cardiovascular models of pediatric hearts with congenital defects for educating families.
    • Awarded to Laura Roy
      Chester Reather Scholarship in Art as Applied to Medicine Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Sep 2015 This scholarship, established in honor of the distinguished career of Chester Reather as a medical photographer and research associate at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, is awarded in recognition of innovative research and creative use in imaging techniques.
    • Awarded to Laura Roy
      Frank H. Netter, M.D. Scholarship in Medical Art Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Sep 2015 Established by the family and friends of Frank H. Netter, M.D., and the Johns Hopkins Department of Art as Applied to Medicine, this scholarship recognizes Frank H. Netter's legacy to Medical Art as it prepares tomorrows illustrators to communicate the complex and often unseen world of medial science. The scholarship is awarded to a student who excels in anatomical study of the human body.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Online Learning CommitteeVolunteer

      Issued by Association of Medical Illustrators on Jan 2020
      Association of Medical IllustratorsAssociated with Laura Roy

    • Secretary and Board Member

      Issued by Vesalius Trust on Jan 2017
      Vesalius TrustAssociated with Laura Roy

    • Membership Committee Volunteer

      Issued by Association of Medical Illustrators on Jul 2015
      Association of Medical IllustratorsAssociated with Laura Roy

    • Archive Committee Volunteer

      Issued by Association of Medical Illustrators on Apr 2018
      Association of Medical IllustratorsAssociated with Laura Roy