ABOUT ME
Melody Zhang holds a B.S. in General Biology and a minor in Mathematical Biology from UCLA and is working on her M.A. in Medical and Biological Illustration from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She focuses on creating engaging, inclusive visuals that promote learning. Through deliberate storytelling she transforms scientific language into compelling visual narratives that break down barriers to understanding for all.
During her free time Melody loves to make all sorts of sparkly little trinkets whether it be jewelry, keychains, or charms, and cuddling with her tiny polydactyl cat, Boots.
Awards
2025
The Association of Medical Illustrators
Award of Merit
2025 - 2026
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
School of Medicine Dean’s Slot Tuition Grant
William P. Didusch Scholarship
Leon Schlossberg Scholarship
W. B. Saunders Scholarship
William P. Didusch Scholarship
School of Medicine Dean’s Slot Tuition Grant
Education
2024 - 2026
MA, Medical and Biological Illustration
Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
2018 - 2022
BS, Biology
Minor in Mathematical Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
Work History
2023 - 2025
Design Lead
Illustration/Graphic Design Contractor
Oxford Nanoimaging Institute – San Diego, CA
2022 - 2023
Neuroscience Research Specialist
Chen Lab – Scintillon Institute, San Diego, CA
2022
Neuroimaging Research Assistant
Tward Lab – University of California, Los Angeles
Collaborators
2025
Surgical Illustration
FAMM Flap Procedure, Dr. Leila Mady, MD and Dr. Shaun Desai, MD
Department of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins SOM – Baltimore, MD
2025
Cellular and Molecular Illustration
Kinetics of Glutamate Binding to the Glutamate Receptor, Dr. Albert Lau, PhD
Department of Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry, Johns Hopkins SOM – Baltimore, MD
2025
Medical Illustration
Intracranial Hemorrhage Compartments, Dr. Haris Sair, MD
Department of Interventional Neuroradiology, Johns Hopkins SOM – Baltimore, MD
2025
Biological Illustration
Australian Reptiles, Matthew Benedict (Herpetologist), Drew Roderuck (Herpetologist)
National Aquarium – Baltimore, MD
2025
Medical Animation
Peripheral Artery Disease – Vascular Disease Team
Center for Bioengineering Innovation & Design, Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD
2024
Medical Illustration
Anatomy of the Larynx, Dr. Don Cerio, PhD
Center for Functional Anatomy and Evolution, Johns Hopkins SOM – Baltimore, MD
