Category: Education

Benefits of Using 3D Medical Animation Videos In Medical Education

Profile view of a female migraine patient with brain anatomy overlayed, defining the cortex, thalamus, trigeminal nerve fibers, trigeminal nucleus caudalis (TNC) and trigeminal ganglion.

Medical, nursing and allied health students have long relied on the work of medical illustrators to learn the complexities of human anatomy. With the advent of 3D animation technology, a new learning tool became available: 3D medical animation videos. No longer were images confined to two dimensions on the printed page. Educators could now show […]

What Is A Medical Illustrator?

Photograph of woman’s hands over a piece of drawing paper. A pencil in the right hand is being used to draw a canine heart in section.

If you’ve ever leafed through a biology textbook or studied the posters in your doctor’s office, you’ve likely been admiring the work of a medical illustrator. These skilled artists specialize in creating images that communicate scientific information—in other words, medical illustration. What is medical illustration? Some subjects are almost impossible to communicate using only words. […]

World Microbiome Day Celebrated in a Nature Journal Cover

Portrait layout image of hundreds of bacteria with contrasting green and purple hues. The edges of the image fade to darkness in a vignette effect.

June 27th is World Microbiome Day, in recognition of all of the microscopic organisms that live in and around us. In 2019, Nature journal showcased the results of the Integrative Human Microbiome Project, which explored the link between humans, our microbiome and our health. The Human Microbiome Project spanned 10 years and resulted in a […]

Enhancing Science and Health Communication with Information Design

Editorial illustration about patient life featuring a silhouette of a woman seated in an armchair surrounded by oversized versions of everyday objects, including a smartphone, glasses, pill bottle, book, notepad, hiking boots, house plant and backpack.

Accurate, engaging, and effective science & health communication is of the utmost importance, especially with the rise of mis- and disinformation. Scientifically accurate information can oftentimes be inaccessible to general audiences. Pairing complex data with engaging visuals and employing effective communication techniques can transform esoteric statistics and figures into accessible insights. This process is known […]

Communication Barriers in Healthcare

Duotone illustration of about 100 people walking and bicycling on a light grey background. Some are walking dogs. Orthographic perspective.

Quality healthcare is rooted in clear communication. One aspect is effective patient education which seeks to empower patients and their caregivers. Done well, patient education materials can enable self-advocacy, boost medication adherence, and encourage preventive behaviour. Patients can understand their diagnosis and participate more fully in decision-making around their treatment plans. Visual communication is an […]