Medical Animation
Medical animation and scientific visualization transform complex biological processes into vivid 2D and 3D visual stories for improved health literacy, patient education, medical device training, product demonstrations, therapeutics, and procedures.
Widely used in mechanism of action and disease explanations, biotech presentations, and interactive 3D or AR/VR applications, our premium-quality 3D medical animations clarify how devices work, diseases affect organs, or therapeutics act within the body.
Subcutaneous Tissue (fig.1–3), 2017
3D visualisation (stills and motion)
From the Cellular Interfaces collection
Exploring the layered structure of subcutaneous tissue
Commissioned by LEO Pharma
Human Anatomy
Human anatomy studies the structure of the human body, including its organs, tissues, cells, and systems, and how they are organized and related to each other.
This work is a study of anatomy, movement, and spatial relationships, turning scientific complexity into a clear, engaging 3D visual story. Whether presented in 3D animation, 3D illustration, or as an interactive 3D applications, the goal is to make anatomical structures clearer to understand and explore.
Musculoskeletal Dynamics (fig.4), 2018
3D visualisation (motion)
From the Anatomical Systems collection
Visualising the anatomy of a tennis player in motion
Developed for medical communication contexts
Cardiovascular system
The cardiovascular system is a vast network comprised of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Intracardiac hemodynamics describes the flow of blood through the right and left ventricles during systole and diastole within the pulmonary and systemic circulations.¹
The surrounding network of blood vessels is brought into focus, offering a connected view of circulation that links the movement within the cardiac chambers to the network of vessels supporting the heart.
1. Guyton AC, Hall JE. Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. Elsevier.
The Heart (fig.5–7), 2021
3D visualisation (motion)
From the Circulatory System collection
Illustrating blood flow through the heart ventricles
Created as part of a television documentary, broadcast by Sky
Macrophage animation
A macrophage navigates interstitial tissue, exploring dynamic cellular motility and interactions within a simplified tissue environment.¹
This sequence captures a 3D simulated macrophage, navigating a dynamic environment of abstract spheres highlighting spatial relationships, balancing scientific inspiration with creative interpretation.
1. Murphy K, Weaver C. Janeway’s Immunobiology. Garland Science.
Immune Response (fig.8–10), 2024
3D visualisation (motion)
From the Biological Abstractions collection
Macrophage navigating interstitial tissue in 3D
Developed as a visual research study
Asthma
Asthma is characterised by chronic inflammation of the airways and the movement of immune cells into lung tissue during the inflammatory response.¹
These works illustrate how activated blood vessels allow circulating immune cells to exit the bloodstream and enter surrounding lung tissue.
They provide a sense of how small changes within the body can shape something as immediate and essential as breathing.
1. Global Initiative for Asthma. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention.
Asthma (fig.11–13), 2025
3D visualisation (stills and motion)
From the Respiratory collection
Airway Inflammation and Immune Cell Migration
Commissioned by Imperial College London
Proteomics
Proteomics is the study of the interactions, function, composition, and structures of proteins and their cellular activities. These animations study the folding and conformational changes of antibody proteins, translating complex molecular processes into a clear visual narrative.
The motion graphics style approach emphasizes the elegance and fluidity of molecular motion, turning abstract biochemical processes into accessible and visually engaging explorations of protein structure.
Immune Response (fig.14–16), 2022
3D visualisation (motion)
From the Biological Abstractions collection
Simplified 3D animation of a folding protein
Commissioned by Biogen
Infectiology
Infectiology is the study of diseases caused by pathogens and their interactions with the human body. This animation utilizes advanced particle dynamics to visualize bacteriophages infecting cells and bacterial growth.
Microbial Infections (fig.17–19), 2021
3D visualisation (motion)
From the Infectiology collection
3D rendering showing cellular and microbial forms
Developed as visual research study
Membrane fusion
Membrane fusion occurs when an extracellular vesicle merges with the cell’s lipid bilayer. The vesicle membrane integrates with the cell membrane, allowing its internal contents to be released directly into the cytoplasm.¹
These works reveals a process through which cells exchange materials and communicate with one another, offering insight into a fundamental mechanism that underpins cellular function throughout the body.
1. Prada I., Meldolesi J. Binding and Fusion of Extracellular Vesicles to the Plasma Membrane of Their Cell Targets. Int J Mol Sci (2016).
Membrane fusion (fig.20–23), 2019
3D visualisation (motion)
From the Membrane Dynamics collection
Visualizing cellular transport and movement
Derived from works for Tillotts Pharma
Hematology
Hematology is the study of blood, its components, and their functions within the circulatory system. It encompasses the behavior of red blood cells, platelets, and immune cells as they interact to maintain health.
This series visualizes the movement of cells within the vascular system, revealing a constantly shifting landscape where circulation, immunity, and coagulation intersect.
Blood Cells (fig.24–26), 2025
3D visualisation (motion)
From the Hematology collection
Movement of blood cells and vascular structures
Developed as visual research
Tumor growth
Tumor growth occurs when cells proliferate and accumulate within tissue, often accompanied by the formation of new blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the expanding structure.
This sequence presents proliferating tumor cells beneath a network of capillaries, visualizing the relationship between cellular growth and vascular support.
Tumor (fig.27), 2024
3D visualisation (motion)
From the Oncology collection
Proliferating cells beneath a network of capillaries
Derived from development work for AAA, a Novartis company.
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine concerned with the structure, function, and diseases of the eye, as well as their diagnosis and treatment.
These works explore the delicate structures of the eye and associated medical devices, translating anatomical details into simplified visual studies. Similar approaches are applied in our product rendering projects, demonstrating clinical interventions.
Eyes (fig.28–30), 2025
3D visualisation (motion)
From the Ophthalmology collection
3D visualisation of the eye with drops and stent
Commissioned in part by Aquea Health
Fertilization
Fertilization is the biological union of sperm and ovum, marking the beginning of human development.
These pieces present a stylized interpretation of that moment, abstracting sperm motility and early gestational imagery into simplified forms with restrained color palette – allowing a complex biological event to be experienced visually rather than analytically.
Origins (fig.31–33), 2020
3D visualisation (motion and stills)
From the Biological Abstractions collection
Stylised 3D animation of sperm and oocyte
Developed as an abstract biological study
Otology
Otology is the branch of medicine concerned with the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the ear, including hearing, balance, and the treatment of conditions affecting the canal, middle ear, and inner structures.
These sequences examine the internal anatomy, highlighting the spatial complexity of the canal and surrounding tissues.
The Ear (fig.34–36), 2020
3D visualisation (motion and stills)
From the Otology collection
Illustrating the internal anatomy of the ear canal
Commissioned by Auris Ear Care
Otologic procedure
Otologic procedures encompass medical techniques used to examine, diagnose, or treat conditions of the ear, often involving delicate interventions within the canal, middle ear, or inner structures.
The Ear (fig.37–40), 2020
3D visualisation (motion and stills)
From the Otology collection
Stylised 3D animation of ear
Commissioned by Auris Ear Care
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system, including the colon. This work presents detailed 3D visualizations of the colon, highlighting its internal epithelial surface, external anatomy, and interactions with parasitic organisms.
Colon (fig.41–43), 2017
3D visualisation (motion & stills)
From the Infectiology collection
3D rendering visualizations of the colon
Derived from works for Astellas
Specialist medical animation and scientific illustration.
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About
Our 3d animation, visual effects and motion graphics works serve as advertising, marketing and education tools for life science, biotech, healthcare, energy, robotics, engineering, AI, product development and software industries. 3D animation company Polymime delivers high-quality animation services to clients worldwide, including the UK, USA, Canada, the Netherlands, South Africa, Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, France, and Dubai.
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