Joe Samson
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Medical Illustration
Bio
Joseph Samson, MA, CMI, is a medical illustrator and animator with interests in molecular animation, VR/AR, AI, and real-time rendering for health science education.
Education
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MA, Medical Illustration/Medical IJohns Hopkins University Schoo, 2008
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BFA, Fine Arts and Art Studies, OthFontbonne University, 2005
Certifications
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Certified Medical IllustratorBoard of Certification of Medical Illustrators (BCMI), 2016
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PHYGA Composite Medical Board, 1998
Awards & Honors
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Award of Merit "Biotensegrity"BioCommunications Association, 2023
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Award of Merit "Gastrinoma"BioCommunications Association, 2023
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Award of Merit "Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease"BioCommunications Association, 2023
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Award of Merit "LECARBO Surgery in Rabbits"BioCommunications Association, 2023
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Award of Excellence in Motion Media "Ventriflo True Pulse Pump"BioCommunications Association, 2021
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MILL 7660
Med Illust Tech IIA
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MILL 8021
Bus. & Res. Mgmt. II
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MILL 6671
Electronic Media II
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MILL 9211
Investigation of a Problem II
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MILL 9250
Master's Project
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MILL 6780
Surgical Techniques
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MILL 8020
Bus. & Res. Mgmt. I
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MILL 6670
Electronic Media I
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MILL 8200
Independent Study
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MILL 9210
Invest of a Problem
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MILL 7661
Med Illust Tech IIB
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MILL 6650
Med Illustration Tec IA
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MILL 7671
Multimedia II
Teaching Interests
3D Modeling, 3D Animation, Cellular/Molecular Simulation, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Biotensegrity, 2024
Art - Exhibition, Competitive
- Animations of formation and development of aortic arches and subsequent structures, 2024
Book, Scholarly-New
- Illustrations of the feline kidney, nephron, and heartworm larvae, 2024
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- Illustrations of Bipolar Neuron Cell Development, 2024
Book, Chapter in Textbook-New
- The Clinical Utility of Whole Body Vibration: A Review of the Different Types and Dosing for Application in Metabolic Diseases, 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Virtual Reality Systems and Artificial Intelligence
Department Service
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Illustration Inspirations Committee2024 - Present
Role:Committee Chair
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MIGP Student Comprehensive Examinations, 20242024 - 2025
Role:Other
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Experience Anatomy2024
Role:Faculty Advisor
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MIGP Student Comprehensive Examinations, 20232023 - 2024
Role:Other
University Service
Professional Service
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Mentorship Committee Association of Medical Illustrators2014 - 2025
Role:Mentor
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Student Scientific and Medical Illustration Show. Lamar Dodd School of Fine Art, University of Georgia2023 - 2023
Role:Other
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Association of Medical Illustrators Annual Salon, 20202020 - 2020
Role:Other
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Southeastern Medical Illustrators SEMI Meeting, 20202020 - 2020
Role:Committee Member
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Southeastern Medical Illustrators SEMI Meeting, 20192019 - 2019
Role:Committee Member
Public Service
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The Hughston Foundation 7th Annual Art Gala for the Biologically Inclined2024 - 2024
Role:Guest Speaker
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Professions Exploration of Allied Careers in Healthcare - Lafayette High School2024 - 2024
Role:Guest Speaker
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Professions Exploration of Allied Careers in Healthcare - River Ridge Elementary2024 - 2024
Role:Guest Speaker
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Professions Exploration of Allied Careers in Healthcare - Columbia High School2024 - 2024
Role:Guest Speaker
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Golden Harvest Food Bank: Master’s Table Soup Kitchen2023 - 2023
Role:Other
