Ni-ka

Certified Medical Illustrator | Health Equity Advocate ✨Enlightening science through art✨ #sciart #medicalillustration Email: [email protected]

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It’s official, I passed my board certification exam and I’m now a Board Certified Medical Illustrator!✨ #medicalillustration #ami

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Help us spread the word about this important research and share the survey! If you choose to participate, your responses will help:
• Identify shared symptom/treatment patterns
• Assess co-occurrence & potential pathophysiology
• Inform novel anti-fibrotic approaches

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I created this illustration on the shared pathology between uterine fibroids, keloids, and Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA). These conditions are often studied in silos, yet emerging evidence points to them sharing fibrotic and inflammatory pathways.

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It takes about 12-15 minutes to complete. It’s designed for women 18+ diagnosed with one or more of these conditions (with primary focus on Black women: African American, African, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latina, multiracial). Take the survey here: https://t.co/7QRBIanrRm

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In my most recent newsletter article I share some of my fine art and discuss multiplicity, mastery, and embracing depth across multiple disciplines.
https://t.co/0SjRxCBfwG

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Illustrations I did on “comfort measures” to relieve labor pain. For the COPHI doula program in Boston to be used in their educational curriculum that trains community members on how to become doulas.🤍 #doula #midwife

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Sweet syndrome is a rare skin condition caused by a build up of white blood cells under the skin that cause inflammation. It’s vital that dermatological skin conditions like this are shown on dark skin to help accurately diagnose and treat them. #representationmatters

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@DaniBeckman @hoodfarquaad Thank you! :)

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Behind the scenes of how I create a medical illustration. Every piece has a slightly different work flow depending on the deliverables and type of project but generally my process always includes research, finding references, sketching and final rendering. #medicalillustration

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The paint session with @blackinanatomy was a blast! We painted a synapse and neurons since the theme for this year was “connection”. Teaching this class is always fun and everyone’s painting came out fantastic! #paintcelebrate #BlackinAnat #sciart

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@alandelacruz44 Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

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#PaintCelebrate success! Thank you, Ni-ka Ford (@Enlight_Visuals) for leading our 5th painting session filled with “Connection” and good vibes.

See Ni-ka’s portfolio at https://t.co/5LkPBmoHCe, book a session with her, and subscribe to her newsletter.

#BlackinAnatWeek

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Come #PaintCelebrate the 5th anniversary of #BlackinAnat with us TODAY at 6:30pm EDT with Ni-ka Ford (@Enlight_Visuals)!

Check out the supply list to see what you need, or use what you have 🎨

Register now: https://t.co/wc9Dbh2GeS

#BlackinAnatWeek

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Celebrating 5 years of ⁦@blackinanatomy⁩ with a virtual paint session!🎨 Free and open to all! No art training required. Thursday Oct 16th 6:30pm-8pm ET Register here: https://t.co/ljzj7H0hTn #blackinanatomy #sciart

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#PaintCelebrate is back for #BlackinAnatWeek! Join us with for a guided painting session with Ni-ka Ford @Enlight_Visuals of “Connection.” Come for a fun and relaxing evening to celebrate 5 years of #BlackinAnat!

🗓️Oct 16, 2025
🕧6:30 - 8 PM ET
Register: https://t.co/wc9Dbh3e4q

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Announcing the 2025 #BlackinAnatWeek presenters! Join us for connection, celebration and inspiration.

Oct 14: Dr. Ketema Paul
Oct 15: Marcelo Oliver @bodyscientific
Oct 16: Ni-ka Ford @Enlight_Visuals
Oct 17: Dr. Kerrie S. Lashley

Register: https://t.co/wc9Dbh2GeS
#BlackinAnat

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The purpose of this project was to also reflect the importance of normalizing anatomy without pathology on larger bodies so as to help eliminate bias that frames larger bodies as inherently unhealthy. #antifatbias

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An illustration on the respiratory system I created for the University of Manchester’s medical program as part of its eLearning pedagogy, for an initiative to develop more inclusive healthcare teaching resources. #respiratorysystem #lungs #medicalillustration #medicaleducation

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The labels were intentionally left off so students could label the anatomy themselves.