Tunyalux Langsub

During my elective placement in Thailand in 2019, I created an infographic to educate the community about the risk factors and signs of stroke so individuals could promptly receive treatment. This experience taught me how valuable graphics can be in healthcare education, and I became inspired by the power of art to improve patient outcomes, support public health initiatives, and make science accessible to wide audiences. My goal is to create 2D illustrations, 2D/3D animations, and digital interactive experiences to tackle problems surrounding healthcare education, environmental conservation, and accessible scientific research communication for the public. I believe it is important to create human-focused designs that serve and represent the populations they are designed for. It is an honor and privilege to be able to develop my skills and expand my knowledge of science communication in the BMC program.

Nadine Tan

My journey into the field of medical illustration began with a small art studio in Kensington Market. I woke up at the crack of dawn to attend life drawing classes every Saturday. Around the same time, I was taking a course in Cell Biology which screened an animation called The Inner Life of the Cell. At that moment I realized how incredibly powerful visuals could be for shedding light on scientific processes unseen by the naked eye, and I wanted to be a part of that creative process. In pursuit of my interest in biochemistry, I worked in several labs at York University and SickKids Hospital. I studied the premature aging disease progeria with Dr. Samuel Benchimol and assayed potential therapeutics for neuroblastoma with Dr. Meredith Irwin. My research position with Dr. Irwin led me to several scientific illustration opportunities that furthered my interest in medical illustration. I felt as though I was acting as a translator between two languages that I love. I am further expanding my mental toolkit at the BMC program to develop my skills as a visual problem-solver and to have a command over various technologies to diversify the types of visual information I can convey. My ultimate goal is to translate complex scientific ideas into effective, captivating visuals, and to make scientific information accessible to everyone.