
Anais Lupu
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I graduated from the Biomedical Communications program at the University of Toronto in 2023. I’m a problem solver at heart, and I enjoy finding creative ways to communicate complex scientific and medical ideas.
I’m a multidisciplinary designer who works across a wide range of media and approaches to meet the needs of each project. My experience spans 2D and 3D illustration, animation, interactive applications, and physical fabrication. My work combines a strong foundation in anatomy and visual communication with technical skills in 3D modeling, animation, rapid prototyping, and digital interactive design.
Since graduating, I’ve been working at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, specializing in surgical simulation. I design and develop interactive high-fidelity anatomical models across both physical and digital platforms.
I’m particularly interested in projects that sit at the intersection of science, technology, and visual storytelling—whether that means building a physical simulator, developing a digital experience, or finding an entirely new way to communicate an idea.
Products and Publications
Tools:
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Adobe Creative Apps: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro
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3D Software: Autodesk Maya, SideFX Houdini, Maxon Cinema 4D, Pixologic ZBrush, Blender
Awards:
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Vesalius Trust Student Scholarship: VT Research Grant (2023)
Skills:
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Storyboarding and storytelling
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Animation and illustration (2D and 3D)
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3D modeling
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Rapid prototyping
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Multi-Material Fabrication (including plastics and silicone)
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Mould design
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Mesh extraction from clinical data
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Interactive digital application
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3D scanning (Artec 3D)
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3D printing (Resin & FDM; Formlabs, Stratasys PolyJet, Anycubic, UltiMaker, Bambu)
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Creation and manipulation of biomolecules through UCSF Chimera, Visual Molecular Dynamics (VMD), and 3D Protein Imaging
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Literature search and review








