FAMILY GENES | Sujal Manohar

“For a medical school capstone project, I am conducting interviews with families impacted by genetic conditions. This work was inspired by a family with two children affected by the same condition and explores the theme of hereditary transmission through generations. The ink drawing depicts four family members within a photo frame, symbolizing how genetics shape our familial bonds. Each tree has a unique pattern of branches and DNA sequences. As healthcare providers, gathering family history and offering genetic counseling are vital aspects of caring for individuals with genetic differences.”

Sujal Manohar lives and thrives at the intersection of the arts and sciences. A Duke University graduate with degrees in neuroscience and visual arts, she does not view these fields as mutually exclusive. Manohar has designed collaborative murals in health care settings, taught photography to pediatric patients, and led art gallery tours for adults with dementia. After graduation, she served as a Hart Fellow and AmeriCorps Artist in Residence at Imagine Art, an art studio for people with disabilities. Her artwork has been displayed at the Texas State Fair, Duke Wellness Center, and Kenan Keohane Gallery. She is a fourth-year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine. sujalmanohar.com

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