Team

FABIAN DE KOK-MERCADO, MA, CMI, FAMI

Founder

Fabian is the founder of Discoveries Brought to Life, LLC. He’s a graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he also holds an adjunct faculty appointment. He has decades of experience as a certified medical illustrator, producer, and creative director and has received over sixty awards for his work, including an Emmy nomination.  VIEW FOUNDER’S STORY

PHILIPPE GAILLOUD, MD

Medical and Scientific Advisor

Dr. Philippe Gailloud is an interventional neuroradiologist with decades of experience. Among his main areas of specialization are the development of interventional techniques, the percutaneous treatment of brain, spinal cord, and spine lesions, and the anatomy and embryology of the cerebral vasculature.

LYDIA GREGG, MA, CMI, FAMI

Biomedical Visualization Advisor

Lydia is an internationally recognized medical illustrator and animator with decades of experience. She specializes in creating data-driven 3D models, neuro-anatomical visuals, and patient communication media. Lydia has received numerous awards and honors from the Association of Medical Illustrators, BioCommunications Association, Vesalius Trust, National Health Information awards, and other organizations.

DEBBY FILER, MS

Science Writer

Debby is an educator in the field of medical laboratory science, specializing in hematology and blood banking. She joined Discoveries Brought to Life^sm as a Science Writer and Editor for our animation, illustration, and interactive productions. During her free time, she loves hiking and photographing flora in bloom.