From medical illustration to evolutionary anatomy: Christopher Smith’s artistic approach to science

In this Q&A, Christopher Smith, Postdoctoral Fellow at the American Museum of Natural History, discusses his journey from medical illustration to evolutionary anatomy, emphasizing how artistic skills have shaped his scientific research and how visual representation can drive scientific discovery.

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Communications Biology
Published
2025-04-04
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-025-08000-3
Primary Topic
Empathy and Medical Education
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From medical illustration to evolutionary anatomy: Christopher Smith’s artistic approach to science

Communications Biology
Empathy and Medical Education
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From medical illustration to evolutionary anatomy: Christopher Smith’s artistic approach to science

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Abstract

In this Q&A, Christopher Smith, Postdoctoral Fellow at the American Museum of Natural History, discusses his journey from medical illustration to evolutionary anatomy, emphasizing how artistic skills have shaped his scientific research and how visual representation can drive scientific discovery.

Communications BiologyVol. 8(1)
National Museum of American History (US), American Museum of Natural History (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 92%
Empathy and Medical Education
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