Lynn Fellman: Art, Education and the “Magnificent Genome”

Summary
Growing up, Lynn Fellman was fascinated by art, color and science. Today she combines those passions creating art and writing stories that inspire and educate people about the human genome. 

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Lynn Fellman

Highlights

• An early fascination with color, and the emotional responses colors can bring about, compelled Lynn Fellman to pursue a career in art.
• After building a career as an artist and designer, she realized she needed to follow another passion as well, her love and fascination with science, particularly the genome.
• Lynn says we’re just starting to understand the potential of genomics to impact human health and even our impact on the planet. 
• At the same time, Lynn says we need to be intentional about increasing diversity in this research, so the benefits can be equitably shared.