UBX1325 MoA in Diabetic Macular Edema

Client:

Unity Biotechnology logo
Unity Biotechnology logo

Unity Biotechnology focuses on developing lead therapies for ophthalmologic diseases, including diabetic macular edema and age-related macular degeneration.

Unity Biotechnology focuses on developing lead therapies for ophthalmologic diseases, including diabetic macular edema and age-related macular degeneration.

NAS: UNCY

NAS: UNCY

Client:

Project Goal

Create a mixed 3D/2D explainer animation for investor communications and the client website to demonstrate the mechanism of action and clinical studies results of the company's key drug technology.

Senescent cell apoptosis

3D visualization of an eye on the human face

3D visualization of human face

Inhibitor molecule in complex with BCL-xL molecule on the mitochondrial surface

UBX1325 in complex with BCL-xL

“The quality of the work from Visual Science was outstanding. They provide a bespoke service that was responsive to our requests and I would recommend them highly.”

“The quality of the work from Visual Science was outstanding. They provide a bespoke service that was responsive to our requests and I would recommend them highly.”

Graph on vascular permeability of BCL-xL inhibitors

Fluid pockets in the retina and data visualization

Cut-out blood vessel inside the retina in the human eye

Blood vessels in the retina

Fluid pockets fromation in the retina

The Process

Animation type:

3D + 2D

Project timline:

7 weeks

Review:

3 zoom calls + 5 e-mail feedback sessions

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This 3D medical animation was the second part of a dual project for which we modified our well-established production process. The project started with a quick and intensive modeling process during which we prepared static visuals for the first of two topics, which the client used at an important investor presentation. The models and visualization style developed during this step allowed us to effectively continue with the current animation. This made the whole process more time and cost-effective. We are constantly improving our flexibility and turnaround time to match the needs of the companies at different stages of development, and deliver a selection of different materials by specific deadlines.

Why did we use this
animation type?

Combining 3D graphics and 2D animation enabled us to simultaneously present important clinical data and visualize the drug's mechanism of action accurately and attractively. This is the most effective approach for when the client needs to demonstrate key results and have exceptional 3D visuals as well.


3D and 2D graphics can work perfectly in unison to create a better understanding of both the structures visualized and the data presented. Over our dozens of completed projects, we have developed multiple ways to combine these styles in animations, static designs, and infographics, supporting medical communication solutions for biotech teams.

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Lead, Scientific Communications and Content, Astellas

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"The VS team was outstanding to work with on this project. From the outset, the level of communication, organization, and attention to detail was exceptional. The VS team moved a complication MoA project forward on-schedule, with scientific rigor, and the result was a beautifully composed video that distilled complex biology in a visually accurate way. I highly recommend this team."

Taylor Schreiber, CEO, Shattuck Labs, Inc.

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CEO, Shattuck Labs, Inc.

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"Thank you very much for such a great deliverable on a very tight timeline. I have been doing things like this for a long time and your incorporation of the Atsena insights to this with a very fast turnaround is very much appreciated and impressive."

Edmund Doherty - Vice President of Medical Affairs | Clinical Strategy | Global People Leader, Atsena Therapeutics

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"Very responsive and efficient. Thank you!"

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Pádraig Moran

Global Marketing Director, Pfizer

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"Visual Science produced an excellent website with incredible imagery, working in a professional, efficient manner to create a stunning final product! They were engaged through every step of the process and were attentive to the ideas we had in mind for our website. They continue to work with us on all updates and requests in a timely and helpful manner!"

Noel Kurdi

VP, Investor Relations, Apogee Therapeutics

/10

“Excellent scientific partner and first class imagery. This team runs a tight ship and the process is clear. The tech and final product are first rate.”

Bob Nichols

VP, Corp Dev, Revolution Medicines

/10

“We were impressed by the Visual Science team’s ability to use exact protein structures to depict complex mechanisms in <90 seconds. The visuals are beautiful and tell a clear story.

Rosana Kapeller

President, CEO and co-founder, ROME Therapeutics

/10

“Visual Science has a unique ability to communicate complex science with both accuracy and visual impact. Their team combines scientific understanding with creativity, helping bring sophisticated biomedical concepts to life.”

Paul Peter Tak

President, CEO and Board Director, Candel Therapeutics

/10

“We were impressed by the scientific sophistication of the Visual Science team and their skill in capturing the concepts we wanted to communicate. The final video was exceptional.”

Michael Zasloff

CSO, Enterin

/10

“I was very impressed with scientific knowledge of the Visual Science team, which led to a fantastic visualization of the MOA of our drug. Attention to scientific details was extraordinary.”

Guru Reddy

Vice President, R&D, Unicycive Therapeutics

/10

"Visual Science was a great partner in the development and delivery of scientific animations; the combination of their understanding of the science and their artistic expertise resulted in a visually stunning and impactful video."

Lynnea Waters

Director, Scientific Communications, Apogee Therapeutics

/10

“Visual Science is a fantastic partner, capable of rendering the most complex science in compelling ways. They understood the science, and their production was excellent.”

Ravi Moorthy

VP, Head of Communications, Scorpion Therapeutics

/10

“Visual Science team has just the right blend of scientific acumen and digital animation expertise to pull off these challenging projects.”

John Hanna

CEO, Apton

/10

“We are very pleased with Visual Science — they are a very responsive group to work with and the final product is exactly what we had envisioned.”

Patrick Ritschel

CEO, Atsena Therapeutics

/10

“The scientific expertise really showed in the discussions and final products. Everybody was responsive and great to work with, and the animations were both engaging and accurate!”

Blake Aronson

Program Manager, ACS

/10

“The creativity, scientific competency and professionalism of the Visual Science team not only enabled the generation of high-quality images, but also made it a pleasure to work with them.”

Jan Smith

CSO, Biology, Revolution Medicines

/10

"Incredible animations that really help bring our science to life. I strongly recommend Visual Science!"

Josh Cirulli

VP, Medical Affairs, Apogee Therapeutics

/10

“The quality of the work from Visual Science was outstanding. They provide a bespoke service that was responsive to our requests and I would recommend them highly.”

Anirvan Ghosh

CEO, UNITY Biotechnology

/10

"We were impressed with the Visual Science team's attention to detail and ability to extract key messages out of a complex scientific story. Their deep understanding of the science enabled them to turn our cryo-EM structures into a beautiful visual that shows the key aspects of the bridge recombination mechanism."

Patrick Hsu

Co-Founder, Arc Institute · Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley

/10

"The Visual Science team did an outstanding job delivering beautiful MOA videos for us. The animations and attention to detail were exceptional, and their flexibility throughout the process made a huge difference."

Jen Do, Associate Director, External Sci Comm, AbbVie

Jen Do

Associate Director, External Sci Comm, AbbVie

/10

"Excellent work by the Visual Science team!"

Miguel Sobral

Associate Director, BD&Strategy, Apogee Therapeutics

/10

"Excellent work and project management."

Daniel Martins, Scientific Director, AbbVie

Daniel Martins

Scientific Director, AbbVie

/10

"Visual Science produces high quality animations to support our unique science with agility and speed. I do value their partnership and look forward to working on more projects with them."

Aparna Shetty, Lead, Scientific Communications and Content, Astellas

Aparna Shetty

Lead, Scientific Communications and Content, Astellas

/10

"The VS team was outstanding to work with on this project. From the outset, the level of communication, organization, and attention to detail was exceptional. The VS team moved a complication MoA project forward on-schedule, with scientific rigor, and the result was a beautifully composed video that distilled complex biology in a visually accurate way. I highly recommend this team."

Taylor Schreiber, CEO, Shattuck Labs, Inc.

Taylor Schreiber

CEO, Shattuck Labs, Inc.

/10

"Thank you very much for such a great deliverable on a very tight timeline. I have been doing things like this for a long time and your incorporation of the Atsena insights to this with a very fast turnaround is very much appreciated and impressive."

Edmund Doherty - Vice President of Medical Affairs | Clinical Strategy | Global People Leader, Atsena Therapeutics

Edmund Doherty

Vice President of Medical Affairs, Atsena Therapeutics

/10

"Very responsive and efficient. Thank you!"

Brian Padden, Asset Strategy Leader, AbbVie

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Asset Strategy Leader, AbbVie

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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.

Contacts

US toll-free

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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.

Contacts

US toll-free

1 888 374-16-95

NY

1 516 340-37-30

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New York, NY 10281, USA

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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.

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1 888 374-16-95

NY

1 516 340-37-30

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New York, NY 10281, USA

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