title: Crafting a career in molecular animation.
abstract: When I first set out on a path to becoming a cell biologist, I would have never imagined that it would lead to a career in molecular animation. I had always thought I would follow a more traditional route. What happened? In this essay, I will describe the experiences that led to my decision to forge a career as an academic molecular animator, and how my work has evolved over the years. I will also provide some resources and advice for those who may be considering following a similar route.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84105 jiwasa@biochem.utah.edu.
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Iwasa
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D003585:Cell Biology; D019295:Computational Biology; D006801:Humans; D008488:Medical Illustration; D008967:Molecular Biology