Who are we?
Artists in Medicine is an organization dedicated to teaching general audiences medical concepts using art while also encouraging interest in the audience to learn more about these topics. To do this, we work with artists and science-focused members from both STEM and non-STEM backgrounds!
Generally, 1-2 digital and/or traditional artists work on creating the sketch and final work of the project. This final work can be made in any form such as crochet, canvas paintings, digital paintings, and more!
The artists work with a science-focused non-artist to come up with a topic to teach and to find more information regarding the topic to teaching something that may not be mainstream knowledge. This non-artist also helps to find more articles and websites that teach another facet of the topic being taught so that audience members are encouraged to learn more about that specific topic. For example, a topic may be "What are bacteria?" and the non-artist may find resources that answer "What are gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?" in case audience members are interested in learning more about bacteria.
Altogether, we hope to create an awesome project about a medical topic to improve public health literacy!
About Us
Meet our awesome team!
Zoe Zou
-President-
Zoe is a junior majoring in Health Science with a minor in Digital Arts. She enjoys drawing/painting (digitally and traditionally), crocheting, baking, and gaming.
"I love the idea of being able to spread medical awareness through cute and pretty illustrations that simplify the complex micro-world. I’ve always found it fascinating to learn about all the ways the body functions and I’d be happy to share the knowledge through a creative outlet! Also drawing organs is fun :D"
Vicky Lin
-Vice President-
Vicky is on track to graduate in 2025 with a degree in Biology. She likes to go cafe hopping, hiking, and picnicking.
"AIM; using A-Art to I-Interpret M-Medicine. To express dry information into visuals is a bridge between creativity and knowledge."
Kathryn Ravano
-Secretary-
Kathryn is a senior majoring in Biochemistry and Biomedical Engineering. She enjoys skiing and playing the piano.
“AIM has given me so many opportunities to be creative and take leadership positions, I am so excited to be continuing with the club this semester!”
Peter Stavros
-Treasurer-
Peter is a senior majoring in Biochemistry. He likes to draw, animate, and write!
"Using science to help people through medicine could be considered art in and of itself, and I think that's why art compliments medicine so well. Come to our meetings and see for yourself!"
Sophia Zamudio
-Public Relations-
Sophia is a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Engineering. She enjoys painting, drawing, playing tennis, going to the gym, and spending time with family and friends.
“I always had a passion for creating works of art. Likewise, I’ve always been passionate about the medical field growing up. When I discovered Artists in Medicine, I knew this was the perfect club for me. I believe AIM will allow me to contribute to the expansion of medical knowledge in a way I know best!”
Abrar Mahmoud
-Event Coordinator-
Abrar is a freshman currently majoring in Biology. She likes exercising and gaming!
"I joined AIM because I wanted to be a part of this amazing community where medical concepts are illustrated through the colors of our paintings."
Xiao Ying Yang
-Webmaster-
Xiao is currently a junior majoring in Nursing. She likes cooking while watching sitcoms, listening to music, gardening, and recently, reading fantasy novels!
"Artists in Medicine is a great club and opportunity where anyone can combine their creativity and passion for medicine to make inspirational art pieces. I hope more people will be interested in our events/workshops and consider joining our club!"
Ellen Han
-Art Liaison-
Ellen is a senior majoring in Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience. She enjoys going to the gym and painting!
“Artists in Medicine has been such a welcoming environment! I love making art and nerding out about niche science topics and it's a perfect environment to share that with a really inviting group and see other people's art too.”
Jamin Baker
-Class Representative-
Jamin is currently a senior majoring in Chemistry. He likes exercising and gaming.
"AIM has always been a fun space for me to socialize and do fun activities that help you relax and learn about a broad range of medical topics!"
Eva Jin
-Class Representative-
Eva is a junior majoring in Biology. She enjoys crocheting, reading, and cooking.
“I love that we can learn about the body in a way that makes it fun and different from sitting in lectures.”
Adithya Santhosh
-Class Representative-
Adithya is currently a senior majoring in Biology. He likes sketching during class, going to the gym, and playing badminton.
"Drawing has always been a passion of mine ignited by my curiosity of medicine. Artist of Medicine allows people, like me, to use the hues of science, incorporating knowledge of medicine in a fun, chill, and interactive environment. It really is a pretty relaxing club."
Elif Koch
-Class Representative-
Elif is a sophomore majoring in Psychology and Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience. She enjoys drawing, cooking, listening to music, and watching movies.
“Art has taught me the power that a picture carries in its ability to express a message when words alone are simply inadequate. With AIM, I am able to combine my passion for both art and medicine!"
Kaylie Huang
-Class Representative-
Kaylie is currently a sophomore majoring in Health Science with a minor in Asian and Asian American Studies. She likes crocheting, knitting, dancing, and cafe hopping.
"I was drawn to AIM because of how the club intersects art and medicine! Joining AIM has helped me to reinvigorate my passion for art even as I delve into the world of healthcare in my undergraduate career."
Melanie Adamson
-Class Representative-
Mel is a sophomore majoring in Biology. She enjoys reading, baking, and working out!
"AIM has been a great place for me to learn about medicine while relaxing making art and I can't wait to continue next semester!"
Caroline Hammons
-Class Representative-
Maggie is currently in her first year majoring in Biology with a minor in Studio Art. She loves to draw!
"AIM is a place where I can transform my knowledge into tangible creations. Expressing medical concepts in art is deeply important to me and such a significant historical practice."
Maggie Li
-Class Representative-
Maggie is currently a junior majoring in Political Science and Business Management. She likes to read, build Legos, and listen to podcasts.
"Art and science converge to spark curiosity and inspire discovery. Through the collaboration of arts and science, it helps unveil layers of unknown knowledge."
Kadir Özler
-Founder-
Kadir '19 is a former SBU student. He created the club with the idea in mind that the general population should be able to learn about their own health and bodies without the fear of the complexity of the science that makes those up. Art was chosen to depict these processes because so many of us are visual learners, thus he wanted to spread this scientific inquiry into all individuals.