Naomi Clay, MScBMC Class of '25, is an award-winning biomedical communicator who creates inclusive, accessible medical visuals using 2D animation, illustration, & interactive design to make science and healthcare more equitable for diverse patient populations. Connect with Naomi! 🌐 claybiovis.com

Nicole "Cola" Arizala is a biomedical illustrator who specializes in 2D & 3D illustration and animation. She uses empathetic storytelling to make science and medicine more engaging, accessible, and visually clear. Connect with Nicole: 🌐 www.nicolearizala.ca 💼 www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-arizala/

Meet Ya Qi Mo, a biomedical visualization designer and illustrator who creates effective communication for all through visual media and narrative experiences. Ya Qi enjoys working in interactive & animated media to engage audiences in compelling ways. 🌐 yqmovis.xyz 💼 www.linkedin.com/in/ya-qi-mo/

Meet Priya Modi, a graduating biomedical communications specialist who transforms complex science ideas into clear, inclusive, and informative media. Priya creates accessible educational materials through 2D illustration, animation, web/interactive media & UX/UI design. 🌐 priyamodi.myportfolio.com

Meet Shubhreet K. Johal, a graduating biomedical illustrator, who aims to bridge medical knowledge gaps with succinct and approachable visual solutions. Shubhreet, who begins medical school this fall, designs educational visuals that centre EDIIA and scientific accuracy. 🌐 esskayjay.carrd.co

Meet Nichole Zhou, a graduating biomedical visualization specialist who makes science accessible through visualization and storytelling. Nichole specializes in creating 2D illustration, animation and designs that distil complex information for lay audiences. 🌐 www.nicholezhou.com

Meet Bonnie Wang a biomedical designer who interprets complex ideas into clear and captivating narratives to make science accessible. Skilled in 2D-animation/illustration, UI/UX, and interactive design, Bonnie visualizes biomedical concepts for a wide variety of audiences. 🌐 www.bonniewang.ca

Meet Jeah Kim, a creative biomedical communicator who fuses science & storytelling to inspire curiosity & reveal discoveries in a fabulous way! She blends scientific precision w/ 3D visualization and XR to reimagine medical communication through captivating visuals. 🌐 www.fabulaurora.myportfolio.com

Meet graduand Lauren Jones who blends science, design & storytelling to make science–from women’s health to climate impacts–engaging. Lauren specializes in accessible animation and infographic storytelling for patient education, health communication, and environmental issues. 🌐 www.jones-studio.ca

Meet Yu-Wen Jan, a visual designer and science communicator. She leverages 2D/3D illustration, motion graphics & interactive design skills to translate complex scientific ideas into accessible visual narratives to enhance understanding & impact for diverse audiences.   🌐 www.yuwenjan.myportfolio.com

Meet Stefanie Jinyin Wang, a biomedical illustrator & animator who prioritizes diverse & accessible design Stefanie is eager to collaborate and apply her illustration, 2D- & 3D-animation, & interactive design skills to visualize research & knowledge for different audiences.   🌐 www.stefaniejyw.com/

Biomedical communicator Anaiah Reyes MScBMC '25 uses 2D-illustration, animation & 3D-modelling to transform complex scientific ideas into clear, engaging visual narratives. Anaiah enjoys projects involving cutting-edge biomedical research and editorial publications. 🌐 anaiahreyes.myportfolio.com/

Meet biomedical visualization specialist Katelyn Moore MScBMC '25 who turns medical & scientific communication into impactful & memorable visual experiences. She specializes in 2D/3D visuals for the anatomical, molecular, biological, medical device, med-legal, & surgical fields. 🌐 mooremedical.ca

Meet Emily Huang, MScBMC '25-a scientific & medical illustrator who uses storytelling & design to humanize health & science. Emily leverages her skills in graphic medicine, 2D animation & interactive design to create accessible and empathetic visuals to improve health equity. 🌐 www.emilyhuang.ca

Meet Ashton Goebel, MScBMC Class of 2025–a medical animator and illustrator passionate about accessibility and inclusivity within medical media. Ashton is experienced in 2D/3D animation, anatomical and surgical illustration, and designing for patient education. 🌐 ashton-goebel-vizualization.com

Today’s June 20 BMC Speaker Series talk with Katja Tetzlaff has unfortunately been cancelled. We apologize for the disappointment, but please stay tuned for more information on future Speaker Series events!

Join us for the next guest in the BMC80 Speaker Series–Katja Tetzlaff, Medical Illustrator & Instructor. "Accurate & Affirming: Inclusive Medical Illustration." Friday, June 20, 2025 at 12 pm (ET) Register to attend: uoft.me/katja-tetzlaff

Medical Illustration Podcast host Paul Kelly has released his latest episode that celebrates the 80th anniversary of the @MScBMC program! www.pkvisualization.com/post/medical...

First-year student Athena Li and second-year student Molly Wells voted Best in Show at Spring Critique 2025–one of two annual events where students present work created in @MScBMC courses. Best in Show recognizes students' hard work and commitment. Get the whole story. uoft.me/spring-criti...

Year II @MScBMC student Katelyn Moore receives 2025 Stephen Gilbert Award for Artistic Excellence Associate Director Shelley Wall said Kate's submission was selected for "its elegant design choices and combination of structural and functional information." Read more. uoft.me/2025-gilbert...

David Mazierski, associate professor in the Master of Science in Biomedical Communications program, has been recognized by the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto with a Faculty Recognition Award for mentorship. Learn more: uoft.me/mazierski-me... @coleopsoc.bsky.social

AMI conference 2025-early registration discount deadline extended to May 15.

SCIENCE TRADING CARDS GALLERY LAUNCH In celebration of BMC80, we are unveiling all four editions of SciCards in a new online gallery. The exhibit includes–for the first time–SciCards 2024. Step into the gallery, and ✨ explore ✨ see what's new ✨ revisit favourites. Gallery: uoft.me/SCICARDS-GAL...

📣 CALLING BMC ALUMNI AND STUDENTS! Join the Anatomical Illustration Challenge—a community-driven event to celebrate 80 years of BMC! ✨ Showcase your skills. ✨ Let your creativity shine. ✨ Join the Challenge! DEADLINE: May 30, 2025 (Aligned with AMI Salon Deadline) JOIN: uoft.me/anatomical-i...

It was our good fortune to have Jeroen Claus (Phospho Biomedical Animation) give a workshop in advanced science communication techniques using Houdini, and a seminar on projects where science discovery and science communication overlap. Thank you UTM Biology for making this possible.

Join us for the next guest in the BMC80 Speaker Series 2025–Mesa Schumacher, Principal, Mesa Studios. "Finding your value–the business of creativity." Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12 pm (ET) Register to attend: uoft.me/mesa-schumac...

Naomi Wee, MScBMC Class of '24, created a captivating cover for Synergy, the OVPRI's 2024 annual report. Her illustration–a building constructed from books-depicts the dynamism & diversity of research at UTM. Each "floor" highlights a key seasonal event. Get the whole story uoft.me/ovpri-2024-a...

Loving our report cover? So are we! 😍 Huge thanks to this year's cover designer, Naomi Wee. Naomi is a biomedical illustrator and animator, and a graduate of the the Biomedical Communications (@mscbmc.bsky.social) program here at UTM. 🎨 You can check out Naomi’s portfolio at naomiwee.com.

AI in medical illustration: catastrophe or opportunity? Medical illustrators worry AI may threaten their profession. BMC faculty Shay Saharan and Nick Woolridge led a session on AI’s impact, ethics, and useful tools. Get the whole story! uoft.me/ai-in-mi-cat... @uoft @uoftmississauga @uoftbiology

Congratulations Molly Wells on being named a 2025 @VesaliusTrust Scholar. Molly received the scholarship for her master's research project "Gully Deep Dive: an interactive learning resource for deep-sea biology." Get the whole story! uoft.me/vt2025-molly... @uoft @uoftmississauga @uoftbiology

Congratulations Bonnie Yuqing Wang on being awarded a 2025 Vesalius Trust Research Grant! Bonnie received the grant for her master's research project "NerveUs: developing an interactive educational tool for patients with peripheral nerve injury." Get the whole story! uoft.me/vt2025-bonni...

Join us for our first guest in the BMC 80 Speaker Series 2025–Lisa Qiu, Art Director, Real Chemistry. "From medical animation to art direction: navigating a career in biomedical communication." This Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1 pm (ET.) Register to attend: uoft.me/Lisa-qiu

Happy Lunar New Year–the Year of the Snake! Designed and created by first-year student Cynthia Pham, she depicted the snake in gold on a red background to "give the feeling of a lucky envelope." It appears in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Vietnamese, as well as English. Best wishes for 2025.

Lovely new piece by Geneviève Groulx, MScBMC '24, for SpinUp's inaugural annual report uoft.me/bfh. Thank you @spinuputm for supporting visual science communication. @uoft.bsky.social @uoftmedicine.bsky.social @uoftmississauga.bsky.social @uoftmississauga.bsky.social #uoftbmc

Thank you everyone–Derek Ng, Shay Saharan, Margot Mackay, Man-San Ma, Stephen Mader, Samantha Li, Brian Sutherland, our colleagues in IMI (especially photographer Ryan Cerrudo)–for making today's Year-end Critique a success. We are grateful for your support! #uoft #uoftbmc #uoftims #uoftmedicine

Congratulations Year 1 student Bridget Lu & Year 2 student Katelyn Moore on being named BMC Best in Year-end Critique 2024 as voted by your peers! #uoft #uoftbmc #uoftims #uoftmedicine

.@MScBMC Year-end Critique 2024. A professional development opp for our students where they practice giving and receiving constructive feedback–an invaluable skill when working in teams or with clients. #uoft #uoftbmc #uoftims #uoftmedicine

The IMS invites grad students from across UofT to participate in its Healthcare Innovation Challenge 2024-25: Redefining Primary Care in Canada. Prizes valued at $5,000. Deadline to reg: December 23, 2024 www.healthcareinnovationchallenge.ca/event-1 #UofT #uoftbmc #uoftmed #uoftims

UNCON is back! Reg. before November 14, 2024 to attend. The BMC Alumni Association's annual UNCON returns. In person and virtual. From career talks to molecular landscapes to illustration principles. Dust off those drawing pencils! Alumni sign up now. eventbrite.ca/e/bmcaa-pres... @bmcaa.exec

In-person Open House for potential applicants. Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10 am to 1 pm ET. For more information or to register to attend, see: uoft.me/Open-House-2....

Employers–Need to fill a space in your science visualization team? Meet our graduating students. Graduate Showcase Day 2024 Date: August 7, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Online via Gather Town Register to attend this interactive virtual on-line open house. guestli.st/780987

Jo Yeon Seul Choi, MScBMC '24 illustrated the June 2024 Oral Health Group magazine cover. This collaboration with UofT alum Dr. Bruce Pynn, Chief of Dentistry at Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, led to another June cover illustration for Dental Update UK. Get the whole story. uoft.me/jo-choi-jour...

@VesaliusTrust awarded Juno Shemano, MScBMC'24, a Research Grant for her master's project "Wound Watch: An interactive education platform on pressure injury prevention for unpaid caregivers." Congratulations, Juno! Get the whole story. uoft.me/vt2024-juno-...

The Vesalius Trust awarded Natalie Lucas, @MScBMC '24, a Research Grant for her master's project "Speaking from the heart: An audience-informed animation for navigating palliative care and advanced heart failure." Congratulations, Natalie! Get the whole story. uoft.me/vt-2024-nata...

The Vesalius Trust awarded Sam Li, @MScBMC '24, a Research Grant for her project "Storytelling with data: Teaching data-driven storytelling to undergraduate life science students." Congratulations, Sam! Get the whole story. uoft.me/vt-2024-sam-li

Vesalius Trust recognized Beatrice Nai-Jung Chen, MSCBMC '24 with a Research Grant for her project "A road map of health care transition to adult care for adolescents with paediatric heart disease." Congratulations, Bea! Get the whole story. uoft.me/vt2024-beatr...

Congratulations! Jayne Leggatt, MScBMC '24, received the Vesalius Trust's 2024 Joyce McGill Scholarship for her research project "Sonoanatomy atlas: An interactive educational resource for sonoanatomy and ultrasound protocol." Get the whole story. uoft.me/vt2024-jayne...

Spring Critique is an annual opportunity to practice professional review and feedback, a chance to recognize some Bests, and a time to celebrate a successful winter semester. See more here: uoft.me/spring-criti...