I am Kiran Roy, a multidisciplinary artist and scientist based in London. I earned an Honours BSc in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with a focus on Mental Health from McMaster University, and I recently completed an MSc in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. I aim to combine my healthcare, research, and public health training with my artistic passions to make scientific information more beautiful and accessible. My work spans scientific illustration, field and laboratory research, and public health communication. I enjoy creating visuals that help people understand complex concepts, and I’m excited to contribute to projects that bridge science and art for better health outcomes.

Kiran Roy

I am Kiran Roy, a multidisciplinary artist and scientist based in London. I earned an Honours BSc in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with a focus on Mental Health from McMaster University, and I recently completed an MSc in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. I aim to combine my healthcare, research, and public health training with my artistic passions to make scientific information more beautiful and accessible. My work spans scientific illustration, field and laboratory research, and public health communication. I enjoy creating visuals that help people understand complex concepts, and I’m excited to contribute to projects that bridge science and art for better health outcomes.

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I am Kiran Roy, a multidisciplinary artist and scientist based in London. I earned an Honours BSc in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with a focus on Mental Health from McMaster University, and I recently completed an MSc in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. I aim to combine my healthcare, research, and public health training with my artistic passions to make scientific information more beautiful and accessible.

My work spans scientific illustration, field and laboratory research, and public health communication. I enjoy creating visuals that help people understand complex concepts, and I’m excited to contribute to projects that bridge science and art for better health outcomes.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Scientific Illustrator at Archipelago Genomics Inc.
October 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Created artwork for the company website to help clients understand complex health and genetic concepts as part of Archipelago's genetic-profile-based lifestyle guidance.
Commissioned Artist at Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Produced artwork for Archipelago Genomics' website; created three pieces and a mural for the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine; designed posters inspired by historical Public Health campaigns; created social media artwork for Pure Prana using Canva, Procreate, Illustrator and Affinity.
Fieldworker at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
January 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Administered surveys to high school students in various UK schools for research projects, including studies on how new programs impact youth perceptions of sex and sense of belonging.
Fieldworker at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
August 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Administered surveys to high school students as part of ongoing LSHTM research projects.
Laboratory Technician at SickKids Hospital - Genetics and Genome Dept
May 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
As a lab tech with the Moffat Lab team, conducted chemical screens on CRISPR-edited human cells; contributed to work on genes involved in cancer development and drug responsiveness.
Emergency First Response Team (EFRT) Responder at McMaster University EFRT
April 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Provided 24/7 physical and mental health support to the McMaster community; served on the Executive Team as Public Relations Coordinator, leading public health campaigns and social media initiatives.
First Responder at Odyssey Medical
August 1, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Provided onsite medical care at events around Toronto; managed a broad range of injuries with effective communication and calm crisis response.
Undergraduate Thesis Research at McMaster University - St. Joseph West 5th Anxiety Clinic
April 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Researched the intersection between regret and Hoarding Disorder under Dr. Karen Rowa; presented at the end-of-year poster session; abstract published in McMaster’s Psynapse journal.
Summer Student Research Assistant at University of Toronto
September 1, 2021 - October 18, 2025
Worked with a Postdoctoral researcher in the Andrews Lab; 2019 studies explored ecological interactions among single gene deletion yeast strains; 2021 studied the YKT6 gene and membrane fusion.
Volunteer at McMaster Children’s Hospital
January 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Provided comfort to patients; volunteered as a teaching assistant with the hospital’s Secondary School program, assisting high school students with homework.
Volunteer at Mount Sinai Hospital
January 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Volunteered on the Mom and Baby Floor; assisted front desk and nurses in caring for patients and their families.

Education

Master of Science in Public Health at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (Mental Health) at McMaster University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Visual Arts Specialization at Claude Watson School for the Arts
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services