Wallin Biovisuals

Herpes zoster

Zoster dermatomal distribution

Type: educational, full color

Objective: Illustration depicts positioning of lumbosacral dermatomes relative to a clinical presentation of Herpes zoster. From this illustration, physicians are able to directly compare the dermatome map to the photo of a patient’s affected skin.

Work in Progress

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Type: patient education, full color

Objective: Illustration is part of a series of illustrations for a poster depicting Retinopathy of Prematurity. Physicians will utilize this poster while explaining the condition of ROP to parents of newborns.

Acrocyanosis

Acrocyanosis in Newborns

Type: educational, full color

Objective: Illustration was created to accompany a question testing nursing students’ understanding of and ability to identify acrocyanosis in newborns.

Rare Genetic Diseases

“Rare Genetic Diseases: Nature’s Experiments on Human Development,” Lee, C. E., Singleton, K. S., Wallin, M., & Faundez, V. iScience, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2020.101123

Figure for Rare Genetic Diseases Article

Type: figure for journal publication, full color

Objective: This illustration was created for a client to supplement the text of a publication.

Wound Healing

Stages of Wound Healing

Type: educational, full color

Objective: Illustration was created to accompany a USMLE question testing physicians’ understanding of the factors involved in the progression of wound healing.

Histoplasmosis Pathogenesis

Pathogenesis of Histoplasmosis

Type: educational, full color

Objective: Illustration was created to accompany a question testing nursing students’ understanding of the development of histoplasmosis.

Brainstem Corridors

Images depict surgical approaches for brainstem access and accompany text in a chapter of the Neurosurgical Atlas.

Image 1 of 2 for Brainstem Corridors (Image 1)

Type: figure for surgical atlas, full color

Image 2 of 2 for Brainstem Corridors (Image 2)

Type: figure for surgical atlas, full color

Decompressive Craniectomy

Images depict surgical technique used for a decompressive craniectomy and accompany text in a chapter of the Neurosurgical Atlas.

Image 1 of 3 for Decompressive Craniectomy (Image 1)

Type: figure for surgical atlas, full color

Image 2 of 3 for Decompressive Craniectomy (Image 2)

Type: figure for surgical atlas, full color

Image 3 of 3 for Decompressive Craniectomy (Image 3)

Type: figure for surgical atlas, full color

Basal Ganglia Anatomy

Objective: This illustration was created to enable medical students to better understand a challenging view of the internal structures of the basal ganglia and as a result correctly identify the structures in radiology and dissection lab.

Structures of the Basal Ganglia in the Axial Plane (Image 1)

Type: figure for anatomical atlas, pen and ink

Structures of the Basal Ganglia in the Axial Plane (Image 2)

Type: figure for neuroanatomy lab manual, full color

Medical Legal Boards

Objective: Present the salient details of the repair of the injury and post-operative condition of the plaintiff so that a specialist can utilize the board to explain those details to a jury of laypeople.

Board 1 of 2 for Medical Legal Plaintiff Case (Image 1)

Type: medical legal, full color

Board 2 of 2 for Medical Legal Plaintiff Case (Image 2)

Type: medical legal, full color

Mitral Valve Repair

Plate 1 of 2 Depicting Mitral Valve Repair Surgery (Image 1)

Type: surgical, tonal

Objective: To depict the steps of a surgical procedure so that a surgical intern or resident is able to understand the basic steps and able to assist. Steps depicted in this plate include (A) a right atriotomy (B) a left atriotomy (C) mitral valve exposure.

Plate 2 of 2 Depicting Mitral Valve Repair Surgery (Image 2)

Type: surgical, tonal

Objective: To depict the steps of a surgical procedure so that a surgical intern or resident is able to understand the basic steps and able to assist. Steps depicted in this plate include (D) suturing the annulus (E) suturing the annuloplasty ring (F1) annuloplasty ring placement (F2) suture fastening.

Kidneys Blood Supply

Vasculature of Kidneys and Adrenal Glands

Type: anatomical textbook, full color

Objective: This illustration was created to aid medical students in learning the blood supply to and from the kidneys and adrenal glands. After reviewing this piece, students should be able to identify the vasculature structures on a cadaver during an exam.

Menkes Disease

“Trafficking Mechanisms of P-ATPase Copper Transporters,” Hartwig, C., Zlatic, S. A., Wallin, M., Vrailas-Mortimer, A., & Faundez, V. Current Opinion in Cell Biology, 2019 Mar; 59: 24-33

Figure 1 for Menkes Disease Article (Image 1)

Type: figure for journal publication, full color

Objective: This illustration was created for a client to supplement the text of a publication. The figure depicts the neurological symptoms of affected individuals, including (a) atrophy of the cortex and cerebellum, (b) tortuous cerebral arteries in patients as compared to in WT, (c) the difference in cell morphology between WT Purkinje cells and the “willow tree” phenotype of Purkinje cells, and (d) a build-up of distended mitochondria in the cell bodies of Purkinje cells in patients.

Figure 2 for Menkes Disease Article (Image 2)

Type: figure for journal publication, full color

Objective: This illustration was created for a client to supplement the text of a publication. The figure depicts the physical symptoms of Menkes Disease, and those include (a) pilli torti, (b) hypopigmentation, (c) skin and joint laxity, (d) osteoporosis, and (e) bladder diverticula.

Temporal Lobectomy

Plate 1 of 2 Depicting Temporal Lobectomy Procedure (Image 1)

Type: surgical, full color

Objective: Familiarize residents or surgical interns with the steps of the procedure so that they understand the basic steps and can assist. Steps depicted in this plate are: (A) the initial incision through the layer of skin and application of Raney clips (B) the incision and retraction of the temporalis muscle (C-1) after Burr hole placement, a craniotome is used to connect the three Burr holes indicated in the orientation image (C-2) after connective tissue and muscle are secured out of the surgical field by hooks, an elevator is utilized to carefully lever the section of cranium cut out by the surgeon.

Plate 2 of 2 Depicting Temporal Lobectomy (Image 2)

Type: surgical, full color

Objective: Familiarize residents or surgical interns with the steps of the procedure so that they understand the basic steps and can assist. Steps depicted in this plate are: (D-1) once the bone has been removed and dura mater exposed, the surgeon uses forceps to tent the dura mater and makes a shallow cut into the mater using scissors (D-2) the surgeon uses the initial hole produced to create a large opening in the dura mater to expose the underlying pia mater and brain matter (D) after retracting the dura mater, the surgeon covers places sheets of surgicel over the dura to prevent drying out/tissue damage (E) using the method “subpial dissection,”the surgeon carefully separates the frontal and parietal cortical tissue from the temporal tissue following along the lateral fissure (F) after removing the affected cortical tissue, a single interrupted suture closure is used.

Astrocyte Cover Mockup

Cover Illustration for Article “Astrocytes produce the antiinflammatory and neuroprotective agent hydrogen sulfide”

Type: editorial, full color

Objective: Create an eye-catching and viewer-engaging visual to prompt viewers to read the journal and generate interest in an article about how astrocytes produce hydrogen sulfide that in turn acts as an antiinflammatory and neuroprotective agent.

Your Journey Through ADHD

Objective: To be utilized by physicians, clinicians, and counselors, the purpose is to educate patients 15-25 YOA about how ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), its treatments and management, and related brain regions are involved. The role-playing game (RPG) style attracts young adults’ attention by utilizing elements seen in games to bring a sense of adventure and approachability to the intimidating topic of brain anatomy and disorder treatment.

Your Journey Through ADHD Wall Poster (Image 1)

Type: wall poster for patient education, full color

Front Folds of Patient Education Brochure (Image 2)

Type: patient education trifold brochure, full color

Back Folds of Patient Education Brochure (Image 3)

Type: patient education brochure, full color

Fine Art

Portrait study, Long pose figure drawing, Cast drawing study

Type: graphite and white charcoal on tonal paper