Woody is the branch chief of our creative studio. He brings more than 30 years of experience in graphic design, creative direction, and production, as well as extensive, in-the-trenches experience with managing budgets and contracts. He comes to ORS after working at other Federal agencies, in the private sector (Inova Health Systems in Northern Virginia), and as President and CEO of his own graphic design firm. He is a native of Virginia and earned his B.F.A. in visual communications from Virginia Commonwealth University. Don’t be caught off guard by his casual, easy-going demeanor and sense of humor, because Woody isn’t your typical government bureaucrat. He has a heart for customer service and his door is always open, so if you need assistance with a creative endeavor or simply have a question about your latest Medical Arts invoice, he is always ready to lend a hand.

India Taylor, formerly the Production Team Lead and contributor to the Design Team is now the Creative Director of the Division of Medical Arts. She is a self-described workhorse and managed the in-house Production team, everything from scientific poster sessions to booklet digital printing, framing orders, awards ceremony materials, and anything else that comes across her desk. India does this all with a smile and a work ethic that has earned her a loyal customer following. India is also a skilled Signage and Environmental Graphic Designer, having earned her Associates’ and Bachelors’ degrees from the School of Art & Design in Takoma Park, MD and Marymount University in Arlington, VA. Additionally, India plays the piano and is a workout fiend. So rest assured, you’re in the capable hands of a Renaissance woman when working with her.

Erina is a Visual Information Specialist who has been a key member of the Medical Illustration team since 2016. She directly supports researchers and clinicians across the many institutes at the NIH by creating high-quality visual materials for journal submissions and scientific presentations. Her expertise lies in distilling complex molecular and cellular pathways into clear and compelling 2D and 3D diagrams. Since she has started, she has worked on over 800 independent projects across the Clinical Center, NCI, NHLBI, NINDS, NIDDK, and others. Her medical illustrations have been featured in high impact journals including Cell, Nature, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Science. In addition, her work has appeared on numerous journal covers, such as Nature Medicine, Science Translational Medicine, Cancer Cell, and others. Beyond her scientific contributions, Erina collaborates with the Design team, bringing her editorial illustration and visual design skills to a wide range of projects. Erina brings an international perspective to her work, having lived in four countries. She holds a B.S. in Neuroscience and Physiology from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.S. in Biomedical Communications from the University of Toronto. Fun Fact: Erina and her husband both enjoy birdwatching and wildlife photography. She is most proud of capturing a photo of a Resplendent Quetzal on their trip in Costco Rica.​

Ethan’s medical illustration work is like that of the research community with whom he works: smart, innovative, boundary-pushing. His work has graced the covers of several journals including Science, Nature, and Cell and his figures have accompanied innumerable published articles. Ethan works in all illustration areas but is particularly adept in 3D and animation: one of his 3D animations on photoimmunotherapy was shown at the 2016 USA Science and Engineering Festival. Ethan has a B.A. in Biology from Concordia University Texas and an M.A. in Medical and Biological Illustration from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Jeffrey joined Medical Arts in September 2016, immediately improving our cool factor with his rock & roll credentials* (*he’s designed work for a lot of bands… seriously). He worked independently for years and still maintains his studio while bringing his award-winning design and illustration chops to the NIH. He’s skilled in all visual communication areas and particularly adept with illustrative portraiture and posters. He’s also experienced in digital media and user interface design. Jeffrey has an M.F.A. in Graphic Design from The School of Visual Arts in New York City, NY and his work has been published in numerous books and magazines. We think you’ll find – and agree – that NIH is fortunate to have a talent like Jeffrey on board.

Don’t let Jessica’s quiet personality fool you: her design work is anything but demure. Jessica, one of Medical Arts’ best graphic designers for posters and publications, has a bold, expressive artistic palette. Informed by a B.A. from UMBC and advanced certificate work in Graphic Design from the Portfolio Center, Jessica’s work is always conceptually grounded and beautifully crafted. Multi-talented,Jessica is skilled and experienced in all of MAB’s design areas – from brand identity, publications, and posters to large-format environmental graphics and exhibit design. In fact, prior to coming to NIH Medical Arts she worked for 7 years at one of Washington D.C.’s pre-eminent museum exhibit design firms. Let Jessica bring visual life to your message.

Michael – a vital member of the Production Team since 2018 – is a Virginia Tech Hokie with a B.A. in Graphic Design. He’s proficient in producing scientific posters, digital printing, framing and all other in-house Production tasks. He’s also skilled in the area large-format Environmental Graphics Production. A True Team Player, Michael has earned the admiration of his colleagues and customers for his never say “No” attitude and positive demeanor. When he’s not chasing his three beautiful children around, he enjoys watching football and keeping up with current events.

Ken Deng bio to be added.

Stinson Mackie bio to be added.

Emma Eggerman bio to be added.
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