Carol Hrejsa (Huh-RAY-sa) has been illustrating since 2007. She completed her Masters of Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Biomedical Visualization program. Her early interest in biology led her to the undergraduate study of biological sciences at the University of Chicago, with work experience at the university's dinosaur lab. Carol's science background gives her the advantage of understanding complex material. Her left-brain approach to art makes even the most challenging topics comprehensive.

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As an adjunct professor within the Biomedical Visualization minor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Carol instructs the introductory course, Life Science Visualization Techniques. She provides undergraduates with an early immersion into the biomedical visualization field, equipping them with fundamental skills in mastering digital editing software. She also instructs the graduate course, Graphic Design and how it applies to the field of science and medicine.

Carol worked as a senior medical illustrator and project manager at Body Scientific International for 17 years, focusing on the publishing and patient education market. She played a vital role in training many recent graduates to master the Adobe Creative Suite, providing guidance in decision-making and helping to shape their creative processes in a professional setting. Her contributions include creating original illustrations, refining existing ones, and mentoring new illustrators to ensure they meet our standards of style and expertise. Carol's illustrations have been featured in the following publications.