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Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Jul 21

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

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Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Jul 25

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/

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Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

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Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

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Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

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Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Jul 24

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/

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Jodie Jenkinson @jodiejenkinson.bsky.social · Jul 21

Meet newly minted graduates of the @mscbmc.bsky.social graduate program in #medicalillustration #sciart @utoronto.ca

Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Jul 21

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

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Jodie Jenkinson @jodiejenkinson.bsky.social · Jul 16

Great blog post by AXS 3D on what it means to be a medical illustrator: axs3d.com/blog/what-is...
#sciart @mscbmc.bsky.social

What Is A Medical Illustrator?

Medical illustration is a unique applied art discipline that comprises professional medical illustrators and animators. Learn more about it today!

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Jodie Jenkinson @jodiejenkinson.bsky.social · Jul 7

Hey #sciart folk - check out the latest episode of the Institute of Medical Science podcast Chat GPD. It features an interview with ‪@azuravesta.bsky.social‬ "from sketches to science communication"
youtu.be/Jt1KS7aLZrU?...

ChatGPD | Science, Creatively: From Sketches to Science Communication

YouTube video by Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto

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Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Jun 20

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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Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Jun 17

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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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · Jun 2

[New Report] Canadians are split on GenAI’s net societal impact (39% positive, 34% negative, 27% neutral) but unite around key concerns—security and privacy (72%), reliability of information (68%), job displacement (68%), and effects on higher education (68%). figshare.com/articles/pre...

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Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Jun 2

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...

Medical Illustration Podcast - Biomedical Communications 80th Anniversary

Beginning as “Art as Applied to Medicine”--a diploma course in 1945, at the University of Toronto, Biomedical Communications, or BMC, evolved into a graduate degree program over the past 80 years. In ...

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Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Apr 3

📣 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 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.

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Master of Science in Biomedical Communications @mscbmc.bsky.social · Apr 8

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...

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Jodie Jenkinson @jodiejenkinson.bsky.social · Mar 18

Interested in some hands-on practice with visualizing biological and/or medical data? The 2025 Bio+MedVis Challenge @ IEEE VIS is now live (lnkd.in/gzYv7JNZ)

The submission deadline is 15 August.

Questions? Reach out at [email protected]

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Jen Christiansen @jenchristiansen.com · Feb 17

Scientific American is seeking a full time summer/fall news graphics intern (focused on dataviz). Experience w/Adobe Illustrator + the ability to work in the U.S. is required. We’re hybrid—in NYC office at least 2x a week. Apps due March 21 📊 🧪 🐡
springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatu...

Graphics Intern, Scientific American

Job Title: Graphics Intern, Scientific American Location: New York (Hybrid Working Model) Application Deadline: March 21, 2025 About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery ...

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · Feb 5

The cost of lies: Misinformation is worsening mental health & eroding our social fabric healthydebate.ca/2025/02/topi... @healthydebate.bsky.social

"The fight against disinformation is not just about protecting facts; it’s about safeguarding our mental health, our democracy & our collective future.

The cost of lies: Misinformation is worsening mental health and eroding our social fabric - Healthy Debate

Political propaganda, amplified by social media and unscrupulous actors, has become a weapon of choice, wreaking havoc on mental health, public safety and democracy itself.

healthydebate.ca

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Mellow Lugosi’s Dead 🧛🏻‍♂️ @flyingtrilobite.com · Feb 4

Discover one of the best corners of Bluesky: the SciArt Feed 🐡.

🎨 Hundreds of artists
🧪 Science-focused
🎟️ Curated contributors
🥳 No NFTs or gen AI

Like & pin it today:

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CellWalk @cellwalk.bsky.social · Nov 14

CellWalk for Apple Vision Pro. Tour the molecular machines inside a cell in this interactive and incredible learning experience.

apps.apple.com/us/app/cellw...

#applevisionpro #visionpro #appstore #vr #ar #scicomm #education #edtech #biology #cellvis #visionos

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · Feb 2

Health misinformation on the rise, Canadian Medical Assoc survey www.cbc.ca/radio/whitec... with @samanthayammine.com

Me: "I think it's important to remember that distrust is largely generated by the spread of misinformation."

This is a massive public health issues.

Health misinformation on the rise, Canadian Medical Association survey finds | CBC Radio

A new survey from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) shows that health misinformation is on the rise, as more Canadians turn to social media for their news over traditional media organizations.

www.cbc.ca

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · Jan 22

New study shows radical-right populists are fueling a misinformation epidemic www.zmescience.com/science/news...

Yep, #misinformation a political strategy.

From study: "...we find that radical-right populism is the
strongest determinant for the propensity to spread misinformation."

New study shows radical-right populists are fueling a misinformation epidemic

Misinformation isn’t just a problem — it’s a political strategy.

www.zmescience.com

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Mellow Lugosi’s Dead 🧛🏻‍♂️ @flyingtrilobite.com · Jan 17

Choices on Bluesky go beyond reactionary politics and anger farming.

With the SciArt Starter Pack, get thought-provoking images from over 100 selected artists engaged in science. Plus, add the popular SciArt Feed 🐡 to your skyline.

✨And no AI images.✨

#medsky #academicsky 🧪
🎨 #illustration

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · Jan 15

The new prosthetic invented by Matthew Carty and Hugh Herr is the first leg design that allows wearers to walk nearly as quickly and unthinkingly as anyone else—a feat that Herr described as “more than I had expected in my wildest dreams.”

A Bionic Leg Controlled by the Brain

A new kind of prosthetic limb depends on carbon fibre and computer chips—and the reëngineering of muscles, tendons, and bone.

www.newyorker.com

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Mellow Lugosi’s Dead 🧛🏻‍♂️ @flyingtrilobite.com · Jan 13

Fleeing Facebook and Instagram?

Discover one of the best corners of Bluesky: the SciArt Feed 🐡.

🎨 Hundreds of artists
🧪 Science-focused
✅ Curated contributors
🥳 No NFTs or gen AI

Like & pin it today:

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