Episode 14| Daria Chrobrok| From Scientist to Sci-Artist & Building my own path outside academia

What happens when you don’t choose between science and art… but combine them? In this episode of Unpeeled with Dr Banana, I sit down with Daria Chrobok, founder of DC SciArt, scientific illustrator, and technical editor. Daria’s journey started in biology from studying in Germany, working in the US, to completing a PhD in plant physiology in Sweden. But during her PhD, something clicked: scientists are constantly trying to visualize their work… and not always successfully. So she built her own path. Today, she runs her own company, helping scientists communicate their work through powerful, clear, and beautiful illustrations. In this episode, we unpeel: 🎨 The intersection between science and art 🧬 Why scientific illustration matters more than ever 🚀 The transition from academia to entrepreneurship 💡 Creativity, curiosity, and building your own career 🤖 The role of AI in art and scientific communication And of course: 🍌 The Banana Questions ⚡ The Peel List This is a conversation about freedom, creativity, and designing your own path in science and beyond.