2021 AMI Online Salon
HFE-Related Hereditary Hemochromatosis Poster
Project Details
- Entrant Name: Delaney Maxwell
- Client:University of Illinois, Chicago
- Copyright: Delaney Maxwell, 2021
- Medium/software used:3ds Max, Mudbox, Photoshop
- Final presentation format:PDF
- Primary Audience:Medical professionals
Project Description
Hemochromatosis is a disease characterized by “iron-overload,” or a toxic accumulation of iron in the body, with HFE-related hereditary hemochromatosis being the most common form. This “HFE-related Hereditary Hemochromatosis Poster” highlights the origin of the disease, which is a C282Y mutation in the HFE gene within HLA-A on chromosome 6. This mutation results in a lack of hepcidin production from hepatocytes, leading to iron overload and eventually causing hemochromatosis. The poster was created with the intention of being presented to a biomedical professional audience, as well as to those affected by the disease, in order to provide a clear and aesthetically pleasing explanation on what causes HFE-related hereditary hemochromatosis, as well as the symptoms and effects of the disease.
