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Medical illustration by Katelyn Moore (MooreMedicalArt)
Correction! You can connect with Katelyn at www.mooremedicalart.ca.
My apologies to Kate!
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Todayβs 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!
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Students holding awards pose with faculty.
Cross-sectional view of human eye anatomy by Athena Li.
Infographic of micro and macro changes in the lymphatic system from edema that can occur in some cases after breast cancer treatment by Molly Wells.
First-year student Athena Li and second-year student Molly Wells voted Best in Show at Spring Critique 2025βone of two annual events where students present work created in @MScBMC courses.
Best in Show recognizes students' hard work and commitment.
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Student photo and infographic of the visual pathway from eye to visual cortex.
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...
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A man in a suit holds an award certificate.
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.
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AMI conference 2025-early registration discount deadline extended to May 15.
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SCIENCE TRADING CARDS GALLERY LAUNCH
In celebration of BMC80, we are unveiling all four editions of SciCards in a new online gallery. The exhibit includesβfor the first timeβSciCards 2024.
Step into the gallery, and
β¨ explore
β¨ see what's new
β¨ revisit favourites.
Gallery: uoft.me/SCICARDS-GAL...
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A promotional poster for the BMC80 Anatomical Illustration Challenge, hosted by the Master of Science in Biomedical Communications program at the University of Toronto. The dynamic design features three overlapping anatomical illustrations: "Arteries of the Face and Scalp" by Shehryar (Shay) Saharan, "Camel Anatomy, Superficial Nerves and Blood Vessels" by Dave Mazierski, and "Knee Surgery," an historical illustration by renowned Canadian medical illustrator Maria Torrence Wishart. The poster includes a call for participation in a red oblong shape, a note that reads see details in the description, and a green badge displaying the deadline of May 30, 2025.
π£ CALLING BMC ALUMNI AND STUDENTS!
Join the Anatomical Illustration Challengeβa community-driven event to celebrate 80 years of BMC!
β¨ Showcase your skills.
β¨ Let your creativity shine.
β¨ Join the Challenge!
DEADLINE: May 30, 2025 (Aligned with AMI Salon Deadline)
JOIN: uoft.me/anatomical-i...
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A seminar poster for Dr. Jeroen Claus, organized by the University of Toronto Mississauga's Biology Department. The poster includes a headshot of Dr. Claus, who has short brown hair, a beard, and is wearing a dark sweater, sitting in front of a bookshelf. The seminar title is "Accidental bioinformatics β When data vis becomes data science." Dr. Claus is the founder of Phospho Biomedical Communications and a member of the Association of Medical Illustrators, with research interests in visualizing molecular structures and protein kinase function. The event date was Friday, March 28, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Instructional Building (IB), Room 140. Prof. Nick Woolridge is listed as the principal investigator. The design includes a decorative blue geometric pattern along the bottom and the UTM Biology logo at the top.
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.
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A promotional image entitled "BMC80 Speaker Series 2025" introduces the guest Mesa Schumacher, principal, Mesa Studios. The design features a circular black-and-white photo of a smiling Mesa Schumacher on an abstract green and purple wave-like background graphic. The text reads that the talk is April 4, 2025 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. (ET) and that guests are invited to register to attend through the link that is in the description. The BMC80th anniversary logo is in the top left corner. The text "Master of Science in Biomedical Communications" is on the bottom left.
A promotional image entitled "About the Speaker" describes Mesa Schumacher, an award-winning science communicator and the owner of Mesa Studios. The text reads that she is a graduate of Stanford University and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine's Biological and Medical Illustration program, and that she works as an illustrator, writer, comic artist, and infographic designer. The promotional design features a circular black-and-white photo of a smiling Mesa Schumacher, a young woman with long hair, against a blurred pastel green background in the bottom right corner. The BMC80th anniversary logo and "Master of Science in Biomedical Communications" are at the bottom left. All the content appears on a background of an abstract green and purple wave-like graphic.
Join us for the next guest in the BMC80 Speaker Series 2025βMesa Schumacher, Principal, Mesa Studios. "Finding your valueβthe business of creativity." Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12 pm (ET) Register to attend: uoft.me/mesa-schumac...
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Cover of the University of Toronto Mississauga's Synergy 2024 Annual Report from the Office of the Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation. The cover features an illustration of a multi-level building with various research and innovation activities. The building has a green roof with plants, a lab, a classroom, and other collaborative spaces. The foreground includes symbols of science, diversity, and education, such as a DNA helix and an LGBTQ+ sign. The illustration is surrounded by autumn leaves and snow, suggesting seasonal transitions. In the upper left corner, there is an inset portrait of the creator Naomi Wee, a smiling young woman with long dark hair who wears a pearl necklace and a light-coloured top.
Naomi Wee, MScBMC Class of '24, created a captivating cover for Synergy, the OVPRI's 2024 annual report.
Her illustrationβa 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...
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naomi wee
Loving our report cover? So are we! π
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.
π¨ You can check out Naomiβs portfolio at naomiwee.com.
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A presentation slide with a genAI attempt at visualising the brachial plexus. A black box labelled "Show & Tell" appears over the illustration. The slide's title reads "Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Visualization: A Catastropportunity." Presenters are Shay Saharan & Nick Woolridge, with supporting experiments from Priya, Derek, Alex, Man-San, and Dave.
Session co-organizer Nicholas Woolridge who wears glasses and a green shirt with a dark hoodie, gestures in front of a projected slide. The slide, lists topics for discussion, including definitions, ethical and practical issues with AI, and examples of defensible AI use.
Sesson co-organizer Shay Saharan, who wears glasses and a light-colored shirt, presents in front of a projected slide entitled "Accuracy." The slide lists issues with AI, including "the confident bullshitter problem," AI "hallucinations," and the limitations of generative models in producing accurate anatomical or biological imagery.
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 AIβs impact, ethics, and useful tools.
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A digital illustration of an educational resource titled 'Gully Deep Dive: An interactive multi-media learning resource for deep-sea biology.' The image depicts an underwater porthole view. Inside the circular window, a blue whale swims among pink deep-sea corals. A label reading 'whale diet' points to a squid near the whale's mouth. Another label reading 'coral polyps' points to details of the coral structure. The background is dark, resembling deep-sea depths. In the top right, a circular frame contains a photograph of the project creator Molly Wells, a smiling woman with short, wavy brown hair and glasses, who wears a white top.
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."
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An image that includes the NerveUs logo, a short description of its purpose, and a mockup of the website displayed on a laptop screen. The screen shows a webpage titled 'Understanding Peripheral Nerve Injury,' with a table of contents on the left and a section of text with interactive visuals. Callout labels highlight three key features: a sticky table of contents for navigation, chunked information for readability, and engaging interactive visuals. In the bottom right corner, there is a circular portrait of the project creator Bonnie Wang who has long dark hair and is smiling.
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."
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A promotional poster for the "BMC Speaker Series 2025" featuring the talk "From Medical Animation to Art Direction: Navigating a Career in Biomedical Communication." The event is scheduled for February 7, 2025, from 1 to 2 PM. The speaker, Lisa Qiu, Art Director at Real Chemistry, is shown in a circular portrait smiling in front of a blurred green background. The text encourages attendees to register via the link in the description. The poster features the University of Toronto's Master of Science in Biomedical Communications program's 80th anniversary logo at the top and the program name at the bottom. The design includes soft, abstract wave-like elements in green and purple tones.
A poster entitled "About the Speaker" introduces Lisa Qiu, an award-winning biomedical communicator who is passionate about translating complex science, medicine, and health into engaging visual solutions for diverse audiences. The text reads that she is currently an Art Director at Real Chemistry. The design features a circular photo of Lisa Qiu smiling against a blurred pastel green background in the bottom right corner. The BMC 80th anniversary logo and text "Master of Science in Biomedical Communications" are at the bottom left, with abstract green and purple wave-like graphics in the background.
Join us for our first guest in the BMC 80 Speaker Series 2025βLisa 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
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Happy Lunar New Yearβthe 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.
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Illustration of a gloved hand removing a test tube from a centrifuge. The central image is surrounded by depictions of DNA strands, molecular structures, and representations of cells and viruses. The image is overlaid with the text '2024 Annual Report' and logos for the University of Toronto Mississauga and SpinUp.
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.
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