Janet Iwasa

Janet Iwasa

Assistant Professor in Biochemistry at University of Utah

TED Speaker
TED Fellow
TED Attendee
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Follow

About Janet

I am a…

Artist, Designer, Educator/Teacher, Filmmaker, Foodie, Scientist

Bio

Janet Iwasa is a highly skilled scientific illustrator and animator known for her expertise in creating visually captivating and scientifically accurate animations of molecular and cellular processes. She collaborates with researchers from prestigious institutions to develop animations that effectively communicate complex scientific concepts. Janet's work extends to serving as a Principal Investigator on grants related to biological visualization, highlighting her commitment to advancing scientific understanding through visual storytelling. Her dedication to education is evident through her teaching of courses and workshops on scientific animation. With a diverse portfolio of projects covering topics such as HIV, cryo-EM, and tumor metabolism, Janet's animations have broad applications in scientific research, education, and outreach.

I'm passionate about

science communication, pastries, my kiddos

Areas of expertise

3D Animation, Cell and Molecular Biology, Design & Visualization, Education, Nature & Science Communication, Research