by Maeve Doyle
Katelyn Moore, MScBMC Class of ‘25 received the 2025 Stephen Gilbert Award for her submission, The Artist’s Vision: Understanding the Intricacies of Visual Processing.
Katelyn Moore, a second-year student in the Master of Science in Biomedical Communications program at the University of Toronto, was honoured with the Professor Stephen Gilbert Award for Artistic Excellence in Biomedical Visualization.
The announcement was made April 17 at Spring Critique 2025–a highlight of the academic year where students showcase their best work.
The Stephen Gilbert Award is presented to a first- or second-year biomedical communications student who excels in the artistic representation of structure and function at the gross, micro, or molecular level.
Students may submit up to three pieces of work created in a biomedical communications course for consideration by a faculty committee. Moore's submission The Artist's Vision: Understanding the Intricacies of Visual Processing, was selected from more than 50 entries. She created the piece for Neuroanatomy for Visual Communication.
The Artist’s Vision: Understanding the Intricacies of Visual Processing by Katelyn Moore, MScBMC Class of ‘25
This infographic guides the viewer through the journey of the visual pathway—from the eye to the primary visual cortex of the occipital lobe. Illustrated in Procreate and formatted in Adobe Illustrator, this work is intended for an audience of undergraduate anatomy and physiology students and is meant to support learning by utilizing visual art analogies to describe various visual processes and anatomy.
"In a competitive field of very strong entries, Kate's self-portrait with the brain in situ stood out for its elegant design choices and combination of structural and functional information," said Shelley Wall, associate director of the biomedical communications program and award committee chair.
"Kate successfully integrated a sensitive portrait with a detailed cross-section of the brain showcasing the visual pathway and optic radiation. She added an extra dimension to the assignment by including a beautifully recursive editorial element, depicting herself holding her sketchbook, activating her visual pathway, while creating the very image we are looking at."
Moore expressed her appreciation and excitement for the award.
"Receiving this award is an incredible honour. I’m filled with gratitude for BMC—for our faculty, who have poured countless hours into our growth, and for the constant support of my cohort," Moore said. "Their passion and encouragement have shaped not only my work but who I’ve become over the last two years. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished—and even prouder to have grown alongside such an inspiring community!"
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Web sites referenced
Katelyn Moore's online portfolio https://www.mooremedicalart.ca/
Spring Critique 2025 Best in Show https://bmc.med.utoronto.ca/news-events/2025/4/29/spring-critique-2025-best-in-show
Steve Gilbert Award Professor Stephen Gilbert Award for Artistic Excellence in Biomedical Visualization https://bmc.med.utoronto.ca/mscbmc-awards/#steve-gilbert
Course Description MSC2012H Neuroanatomy for Visual Communication. https://bmc.med.utoronto.ca/required-curriculum/#msc2012h
Shelley Wall’s faculty profile https://bmc.med.utoronto.ca/faculty-staff/#wall