36 Storyteller

Her Royal Science

In this episode, we speak with Icahn School of Medicine medical illustrator Ni-ka Ford. We begin by chatting about her life-long love for the visual arts, the artists she is most inspired by, and her path to becoming a board-certified medical illustrator. Importantly, we talk about the complementary nature of science and art and discuss how empowering medical illustrations can be for patients and clinicians alike. Lastly, we dissect her passion for storytelling through art and science. Episode transcript available here: https://www.herroyalscience.com/post/36-storyteller