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2-year graduate program | training and education in visual communication of science, medicine and health | Institute of Medical Science | Temerty Faculty of Medicine | University of Toronto https://bmc.med.utoronto.ca
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/
Correction! You can connect with Katelyn at www.mooremedicalart.ca.
My apologies to Kate!
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!
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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
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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...
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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 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...
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...
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.
Learn more: uoft.me/mazierski-me...
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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 includes–for the first time–SciCards 2024.
Step into the gallery, and
✨ explore
✨ see what's new
✨ revisit favourites.
Gallery: uoft.me/SCICARDS-GAL...
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.
📣 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...
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 – 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.
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 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...
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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 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.
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 AI’s impact, ethics, and useful tools.
Get the whole story! uoft.me/ai-in-mi-cat...
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