We're hiring: Assistant Professor—Biomedical Communications. Seeking a researcher, practitioner, teacher and colleague who is focused on the visual communication of medicine and science. Read more 🌐 uoft.me/BMC-Search. Application materials due Oct 19, 2026.

Drawing the Line–Exploring AI in medical illustration Save the date! A one-day symposium on the impact of #GenAI in medical illustration. 📅 Sat, Nov 21, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM 📍 Conference Centre UofT, 89 Chestnut St, Toronto Hosted by MScBMC with the IMS at UofT. More details coming soon...🚀

Seven years since the Pernkopf Symposium–Toronto, we are pleased to share: PERNKOPF SYMPOSIUM–Josephinum, Medical University of Vienna, Nov. 9, 2026 The symposium will provide insights into the history of anatomy during the Nazi period and its relevance today. www.josephinum.ac.at/en/events/de...

Coming this fall–CMI Exam Toronto! 🍁 The MScBMC program is hosting the Certified Medical Illustrator exam. 📅 Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM check-in | 9 AM - 2 PM exam 📍 Old Administration Bldg, University of Toronto 👤 Proctor: Dr. Shelley Wall Register here: bcmi.org

David Mazierski has been named the 2026 recipient of the Brödel Award for Excellence in Education–one of the Association of Medical Illustrators' highest honours. He will be honoured at the July 2026 AMI Conference in Madison, Wisconsin. Congratulations Professor Mazierski!

Bridget Lu named 2026 Best in Critique—Year II Her pathology visualization Surfer’s Eye depicts pterygium conjunctiva, an eye condition linked to prolonged UV exposure, common among surfers. Thru bold layout, perspective & colour, she brings clarity to a complex pathology. uoft.me/springcritiq...

Sabrina Viloria Medina named 2026 Best in Spring Critique–Year I One piece from Sabrina's body of work is Journey to the Sea–a clearly and beautifully illustrated complex scenario that depicts sea turtle hatchlings' environment and the perils they face to reach the ocean. uoft.me/springcritiq...

Athena Li, @MScBMC ’26, is the 2026 recipient of the Eila I. Ross Award. 🏆 This award recognizes excellence and professionalism, team participation and leadership, and commitment to medical illustration. Congratulations Athena. 👏 Learn more about this accomplished student. uoft.me/eilaross-ath...

Exceptional for its clarity and beautiful execution in depicting a complicated structural modification, Winter Kraemer received the 2026 Stephen Gilbert Award for Artistic Excellence for his surgical illustration "Penile inversion vaginoplasty: clitoroplasty." Read more: uoft.me/2026-gilbert...

Year 2 grad students Bridget Xiao-Cha Lu and Kelsey Zhao have been recognized by the Vesalius Trust for their collaborative project to create "RetrievED," a multimedia educational training tool for egg retrieval in reproductive medicine. uoft.me/retrievED #fertilitytreatment #medicaleducation

The Vesalius Trust awarded student Athena Li a 2026 research grant for her project SonoSpine: A digital simulator for ultrasound-assisted lumbar spinal anaesthesia. SonoSpine is an interactive educational tool for anaesthesiology trainees that simulates ultrasound training. Congratulations Athena!

The Vesalius Trust awarded BMC student Josip Petrusa a 2026 research grant. The grant supports his master's research to reimagine how biomimicry–nature-inspired problem solving–is taught to biology undergrads. Josip is using animation to connect ideas of sustainability, healthcare and water access.

Congratulations to the @MScBMC Class of '26 winners 🏆 of Vesalius Trust research grants and awards! VESALIUS TRUST RESEARCH GRANT RECIPIENTS Grace Gibson Athena Li Josip Petrusa Cynthia Pham, and Kelsey Zhao VESALIAN SCHOLAR Bridget Lu STEVE HARRISON SCHOLARSHIP Jinny Moon

BMC Speaker Series 2026 Hillary Wilson, Principal, Hillary Wilson Illustration This Friday, March 27 at 1 p.m. (ET) Online Learn how a little curiosity, planning and persistence–and a lot of audacity–can make a stable and solid freelance career. Register. uoft.me/hillary-wilson

BMC Speaker Series 2026: Greg Brown, Co-creator of AsapSCIENCE Thursday, March 26 at 4 p.m. (ET) Online Science storyteller, digital creator, queer educator and co-creator of the viral YouTube channel AsapScience–Greg Brown joins us this Thursday for a moderated Q&A. Register. uoft.me/greg-brown

Named the 2026 recipient of the Vesalius Trust's Steve Harrison Award, @MScBMC student Jinny Moon's research turns complex neurobiology into accessible, visually compelling media for patients and healthcare providers! Get the whole story: uoft.me/2026-steve-h...

@MScBMC grad student Ravneet Jaura shared her passion for medical illustration with an eager audience on March 3 at the invitation of the McMaster University Kinesiology Society. Get the whole story! uoft.me/ravneet-work... Follow Ravneet @artby_reetu.

✨Sarah Kung, Class of '27 and Athena Li, Class of '26 are 2025's BMC Best in Critique, as chosen by their peers!✨ Congratulations! 1. Derek Ng & Sarah Kung 2. Dissected Frog by Sarah Kung 3. Dr. Derek Ng & Athena Li 4. Neuroanatomy Self-Portrait by Athena Li 5. It's Allergy Season by Athena Li

Emily Huang @MScBMC '25, created an illustrated workbook designed to support caregivers of patients with advanced cancer. "CALM for Caregivers" is now available as a free online resource for caregivers worldwide thru the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre’s website. uoft.me/calm-for-car...

Introducing the @MScBMC Class of '25! Every cohort has its own culture and the 2T5s' was one of mutual support, collegiality, and consummate professionalism while also knowing how have to fun. We shall miss the singing. 🤗 Over to you now, world! You're welcome.

BMC SCiCARDS 2025–available for viewing now! See the entire collection from its 2021 debut to today by visiting the SciCards Gallery on our web site. 🔗 bmc.med.utoronto.ca/scicards-gal... #uoft #uoftmississauga #uoftIMS #uoftmedicine #biomedicalcommunications #medart #scientificvisualization

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