Matthew Wyczalkowski, PhD
A scientist with passion for visual communication
I earned my PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Computational Biology, and over the last 12+ years have worked in a cancer genomics lab as an Assistant Professor developing bioinformatics algorithms and running data discovery pipelines. I have contributed to 60+ publications, including in top journals like Nature and Cell.
In graduate school I pursued a passion for photography, and those lessons shaped my approach to making data figures and illustrations for manuscripts and grants. I cultivated the skills to tell my science stories well, and then had the privilege of working with world class scientists on cutting edge projects to help them tell theirs. My graphics have appeared in top journals, and I led the illustration of 10+ successful grant applications with total awards of $60M+.
I believe there is great value in excellent science graphics, and my research expertise plus illustration skills can help capture it. In turn, I love working with researchers and science professionals, helping them create excellent graphics to tell their complex science stories well.
More about me
Services
I work with researchers, clinicians, editors, and other professionals to create graphics which tell a complex story in an accessible way. Types of projects I work on include,
Graphical abstracts
Grant summary figures
Data figures
Workflows
Polishing of existing figures
Consultation and feedback
Process
No two projects are the same, and science graphics can vary greatly in complexity and time required. Below is a general outline of a typical illustration project:
After you contact me we'll schedule a consultation to talk about your project, understand your needs, and clarify expectations. We'll go over any sketches, drafts, and ideas you may have.
Next I will share with you a preliminary draft. This will be the time to confirm or revise the content and general gist of the figure. You can provide feedback by email or we can schedule another consultation.
The second draft will incorporate the feedback and have an advanced layout with illustrations fleshed out. This is the time to identify outstanding issues and problems. Additional revisions may be needed for complex figures.
The final illustration is delivered in the agreed-upon format.