Scientific animation for a Chemogenetics Platform
Client:
Redpin Therapeutics, a privately held, preclinical-stage chemogenetics company, is developing a revolutionary therapeutic platform to enable spatially and temporally controlled neuronal activation and inactivation for diseases of the nervous system.
Nine months after project completion, Redpin was acquired by Kriya Therapeutics.
Redpin Therapeutics, a privately held, preclinical-stage chemogenetics company, is developing a revolutionary therapeutic platform to enable spatially and temporally controlled neuronal activation and inactivation for diseases of the nervous system.
Nine months after project completion, Redpin was acquired by Kriya Therapeutics.
Series A
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$20.5M raised
Series A
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$20.5M raised
Client:
Project goal
For Redpin Therapeutics, we made scientific 3D animation and illustrations. These scientifically accurate materials are explicitly designed for the investor deck and corporate communications.
Human brain with the seizure origin site
Schematic visualization of the nerve signal
Working synapse with native ion channels
"Visual Science was able to present our technology in a very accessible, accurate and attractive fashion. Through this superb animation, we are able to communicate a complex biological system in just a few minutes.”
"Visual Science was able to present our technology in a very accessible, accurate and attractive fashion. Through this superb animation, we are able to communicate a complex biological system in just a few minutes.”
AAV vector approaching neuron
Synapse with chimeric ion channels
Engineered ion channel assembly
The Process
Animation type:
Main3D + Deck3D
Project timline:
8 weeks
Review:
2 zoom calls + 5 e-mail feedback sessions
Team:
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For this project, we followed our standard production process, which has been refined over hundreds of projects. The process includes five main steps and four intermediate review steps, giving clients complete control over the final result, with only a few Zoom calls and 2-4 feedback sessions over email. This approach is particularly useful for early-stage private and public companies without a dedicated communications team, where the C-suite typically oversees animation projects. Our team of qualified PhD or MD experts is involved in every stage of the planning, discussion, and production process, making this possible.
Why did we use this
animation type?
We combined Main 3D and Deck3D to balance scientific depth, visual impact, production efficiency and speed.
Main 3D was used for the core mechanistic narrative. This format allows us to move seamlessly from the anatomical and cellular level down to molecular interactions, making it ideal for clearly explaining complex biology while maintaining a strong cinematic presence. It is particularly effective for moments where scientific credibility and memorability are critical — such as high-level investor storytelling or discussions with KOLs.
Deck3D was used to support the same scientific story in a more streamlined, presentation-optimized format. Deck3D retains full 3D scientific rigor but uses simplified environments, controlled camera movement, and a clear left-to-right visual flow. This makes it highly efficient for investor decks, internal presentations, and situations where clarity, speed, and consistency across slides are essential.
By combining these two formats, we ensured that the project delivered a high-impact, cinematic core narrative where it matters most, and fast, clear, and highly reusable visuals optimized for decks and ongoing communications. This hybrid approach allowed the client to communicate the science consistently across audiences and touchpoints, without compromising accuracy, clarity, or timelines.
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We specialize in science-grade MoA and MoD videos, medical animation, and scientific storytelling, as well as digital and AI-driven solutions for Medical Affairs, marketing, corporate communications, and investor relations.
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Visual Science is an award-winning medical animation and digital scientific communications company, trusted by leading biotech and pharmaceutical organizations since 2007, including J&J, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, Takeda, Gilead, AbbVie, and 100+ others.
We specialize in science-grade MoA and MoD videos, medical animation, and scientific storytelling, as well as digital and AI-driven solutions for Medical Affairs, marketing, corporate communications, and investor relations.
© 2026, Visual Science. All rights reserved.
Visual Science is an award-winning medical animation and digital scientific communications company, trusted by leading biotech and pharmaceutical organizations since 2007, including J&J, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, Takeda, Gilead, AbbVie, and 100+ others.
We specialize in science-grade MoA and MoD videos, medical animation, and scientific storytelling, as well as digital and AI-driven solutions for Medical Affairs, marketing, corporate communications, and investor relations.
© 2026, Visual Science. All rights reserved.
Visual Science is an award-winning medical animation and digital scientific communications company, trusted by leading biotech and pharmaceutical organizations since 2007, including J&J, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, Takeda, Gilead, AbbVie, and 100+ others.
We specialize in science-grade MoA and MoD videos, medical animation, and scientific storytelling, as well as digital and AI-driven solutions for Medical Affairs, marketing, corporate communications, and investor relations.
© 2026, Visual Science. All rights reserved.
