Helen Tang
About Helen Tang
Helen Tang is an Associate Medical Illustrator who specializes in combining storytelling techniques with scientific illustration to communicate complex medical concepts. She has worked at various institutions, including Intrexon Corporation and Osso VR, and holds a Master of Arts in Medical and Biological Illustration from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Current Role at Osso VR
Helen Tang serves as an Associate Medical Illustrator at Osso VR, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she combines her expertise in medical illustration with storytelling techniques to create visual content that simplifies complex medical concepts. Her work facilitates communication between the scientific community and the public, making intricate information more accessible.
Previous Experience at Intrexon Corporation
Helen Tang worked at Intrexon Corporation from 2016 to 2018. Initially, she served as a Proof of Concept Summer Intern for two months in 2016, followed by a role as a Research Associate for two years in South San Francisco, CA. During her time at Intrexon, she contributed to various projects that required a blend of research and scientific illustration.
Educational Background
Helen Tang studied at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she earned a Master of Arts in Medical and Biological Illustration from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Brown University from 2012 to 2016. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both biology and illustration.
Internship Experience
Helen Tang has participated in several internships that have enriched her professional experience. She was a Summer Research Intern at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2015 for one month. Additionally, she worked as a Research Intern at the University of Idaho for two months in 2014. These internships provided her with practical experience in research and scientific communication.
Tutoring Experience
In 2013, Helen Tang worked as a Tutor at WyzAnt Tutoring for three months in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role involved providing academic support and guidance to students, further enhancing her communication skills and ability to convey complex information in an understandable manner.