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Nicole Arizala

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Visualizing Science and Medicine

Hi I’m Nicole - a medical and scientific illustrator passionate about making science and medicine more accessible, engaging, and visually clear.

The Pain Pathway - Neuroanatomy portrait

The Pain Pathway - Neuroanatomy portrait

The Pain Pathway - Neuroanatomy portrait

Neuroanatomy illustration showcasing the pathway involved in transmitting pain signals - the Anterolateral spinothalamic tract.

Blood Flow Into the Right Ventricle

Blood Flow Into the Right Ventricle

Blood Flow Into the Right Ventricle

Anatomical illustration showcasing the flow of blood from the SVC and IVC into the right ventricle.

Shoulder Trauma Case Study

Shoulder Trauma Case Study

Shoulder Trauma Case Study

Illustration showcasing the mechanism of injury in a shoulder trauma case study, intended as demonstrative evidence for the courtroom.

Bacterial Expedition

Bacterial Expedition

Bacterial Expedition

Editorial illustration based on research that suggests the occurrence of neurological disorders after severe pneumonia may be caused by the migration of endogenous bacteria from the lungs to the brain during pneumonia.

Hell Flower

Hell Flower

Scientific infographic about the red spider lily flower.

Urea Therapy on Atopic Dermatitis

Urea Therapy on Atopic Dermatitis

Urea Therapy on Atopic Dermatitis

Molecular visualization explaining the mechanism of action behind urea therapy in atopic dermatitis.

The Leafy Seadragon - BMC SciCard

The Leafy Seadragon - BMC SciCard

The Leafy Seadragon - BMC SciCard

This piece was created as part of the BMC SciCard Collaborative Project, which consists of Pokemon-inspired science trading cards. The leafy seadragon has the special ability to disguise itself as a piece of drifting seaweed thanks to it’s unique skeletal shape and appendages of skin that mimic the colour and shape of seaweed.

To convey the surreal nature of this creature, I illustrated the seadragon in a realistic, yet fantasy-esque style using bright colours and dramatic lighting. The seadragon is portrayed living life to the fullest, coasting through the water alongside its fellow seagrasses.

What is induction of labour?

What is induction of labour?

What is induction of labour?

In collaboration with TVAsurg (Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery), this animation is the first in a four-part patient education series on the induction of labor. Developed alongside medical illustrators Ashton Goebel, Naomi Clay, and Nichole Zhou, this project aims to enhance patient understanding of the procedure through clear and engaging visuals.

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