Meet Fabi

Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fabianna Morell is a biomedical artist based in Chicago. Her work combines art and science to transform complex scientific concepts into clear, engaging visual stories through illustration and 3D modeling.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology and Visual Media Arts Practice from the University of Richmond , where she developed a robust foundation in microbiology and traditional arts practice.

She is currently completing her master’s degree in Biomedical Visualization at the University of Illinois in Chicago, where she has expanded her skillset in anatomical accuracy and visual problem solving. Her graduate research focuses on developing culturally-tailored approaches to teaching complex anatomical concepts, exploring how cultural context and visual analogies can make scientific information more accessible to specific audiences.

    • Graduate Research | Improving Instruction of Gastrointestinal Autonomic Pathways Through a Culturally Tailored E-Module for Puerto Rican First-Year Medical StudentsImproving Instruction of Gastrointestinal Autonomic Pathways Through a Culturally Tailored E-Module for Puerto Rican First-Year Medical Students

      • This project evaluates the instructional design of an e-learning module that reviews the autonomic innervation of the gastrointestinal tract for a Puerto Rican first year medical student target audience. By using experiential learning theories, the module culturally tailors the content to enhance instruction and knowledge retention.

    • Featured Cover Artist | The American Journal of Bioethics, Vol. 25, Issue 7 | July 2025

      • Original illustration selected for the peer-reviewed journal cover to represent the issue’s central article on ethical questions in gender-affirming care for youth. Integrated medical themes with artistic interpretation to visually communicate complex bioethical discourse to a broad academic audience.

    • Podcast Creator, Host & Producer | Spiders Have Sex: Let’s Talk About It! | 2023–2024

      • Founded and hosted an educational podcast on college-level sex education. Managed content creation, writing, production, and collaboration.
        Promoted dialogue around sexuality and health with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity.

    • Univ. of Richmond Department of Art and Art History | Merit Award 2023

    • Pi Alpha Chapter | Mortar Board Honor Society 2024

    • Univ. of Richmond Department of Art and Art History | Bobby Chandler Award 2024

    • Univ. of Illinois in Chicago | Anonymous Medical Illustration Scholarship 2024

    • Procreate

    • MAXON Cinema4D

    • Adobe Creative Suite

    • Microsoft Office 365

    • Articulate360

    • Problem Solving

    • Highly Adaptable

    • TimeManagement

    • Client Education

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