About Us

WHO ARE WE?

A specialist medical animation studio. And deliberately small.

Fusion Medical Animation is a boutique UK medical animation studio specialising in pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences communication. We bring together biomedical scientists, CG animators and medical communicators to create work that is scientifically accurate, cinematic and - above all - memorable.

We’re intentionally different from others in our field: we cap the number of projects we take on each year. For us, that means we’re excited to work with you; we’re dedicated to your mission, engrossed in your science, and we create beautiful, creatively fulfilling outcomes.

For you, that means a uniquely dedicated partner and a bespoke, end-to-end service built around your specific requirements - from first brief to final render.

The number of years since Fusion Medical Animation was founded.

250+

The number of MoAs, MoDs and other animations in our portfolio.

884

The total minutes of medical and scientific animation produced.

WHY US?

Agility, expertise and dedication unmatched.

Benefit from the qualities found only in a boutique medical animation studio like Fusion.

Reduce MLR friction

Work directly with our Senior Team to maximise storytelling and compliance.

Leave a lasting impression

Use our creative expertise to make your science stand out so HCPs look twice.

Keep your content flexible

Our modular video chapters are versatile and easily updated for longevity.

Scientific expertise

We understand your science from the start. PhD-level accuracy you can rely on.

Attention with retention

We use cinematic storytelling techniques to create memorable visual metaphors.

Changing behaviours

We ensure our outcomes actively drive behavioural change in your audience.

WHY IT MATTERS

Clarity changes outcomes.

If you want to communicate a new mechanism of action, illustrate a disease pathway, launch a therapy to HCPs or inspire investors at a congress, we can bring your science to life with the precision and impact it deserves.

Our medical animations and interactive scientific tools help our clients communicate complex science with clarity - empowering HCP education, driving engagement and changing behaviours.

We get your message across with the depth it needs and the brevity it demands, so the conversation moves forward and your audience leaves with something that sticks.

THE TEAM

Who you could be working with.

Our team combines backgrounds in biomedical science, medical visualisation, physiology, neuroscience and clinical communication. That means efficient process, creative precision and delivery that's on brief, on time and on budget.

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Fiona Day

Director

Physiology BSc (Hons) Honours in Neuroendocrinology Edinburgh University

Fiona has worked in advertising for 15 years and in healthcare communications for over 10. Her communications and scientific background means she can ensure we’re telling our client’s scientific story in a compelling and accurate way.

Particularly enjoyed modules studying parasitology (and developed a fascination with nematode worms). Dissertation in Sport and Exercise Physiology looking into the link between exercise interventions and diet.

Fiona Day

Physiology BSc (Hons) Honours in Neuroendocrinology Edinburgh University

BSc (Hons)

Niall Earley

Scientific Art Director

Biomedical Science BSc Oxford Brookes University

As a qualified biomedical scientist and an experienced CG artist, Niall is in the unique position to fuse cutting edge scientific research with beautiful CG imagery. Niall's work to engage the public with scientific research has been recognised worldwide and he ensures the Fusion team creates stunning yet accurate animations.

Especially enjoyed molecular biology and cellular pathology. Specialised in the function of extra cellular vesicles and their function as carriers for biomarkers in cancer during final year. Dissertation focusing on effective public communication of the research surrounding this.

Niall Earley

Biomedical Science BSc Oxford Brookes University

BSc (Hons)

Vanessa Lane

Medical Director

Human Physiology BSc (Hons) Pathology MPhil/PhD Cambridge University

Vanessa has been working in senior roles within the medical communications world for over 20 years. Having worked both in the US and UK, she also brings international experience to the team.

She has produced a wide range of global and regional medical education materials, including a range of scripts and storyboards for mechanism of disease and mechanism of action videos.

Vanessa Lane

Human Physiology BSc (Hons) Pathology MPhil/PhD Cambridge University

PhD

Pauls Kalnenieks

Animation Director

Computer Animation BSc Bradford University

Pauls is one of the industry’s leading creatives. He is renowned for stunning visuals and intricately crafted animation. He has vast experience of scientific visualisation, having worked at National Space Centre creating immersive cgi experiences for VR and planetariums.

Main focus was on character and technical animation, but I really enjoyed learning 3D modelling and lighting / rendering / compositing. I was working to become a well-rounded generalist.

Pauls Kalnenieks

Computer Animation BSc Bradford University

BSc

Sara Bakalchuk

Scientific 3D Animator

Neuroscience BSc Medical Visualisation MSc Glasgow University

Sara is a highly qualified 3D artist and animator, who has been creating cutting edge CGI visualisations and simulations in the medical animation field since 2019. As a neuroscience major, with a masters in Medical Visualisation, Sara is highly knowledgeable in both the scientific and artistic aspects of medical animation.

This program combined practical anatomy teaching and cadaveric dissection, with 3D digital reconstruction, interaction and visualisation. This course also incorporated training with multiple digital interaction technologies including virtual and augmented reality, stereographic 3D and haptic devices.

Sara Bakalchuk

Neuroscience BSc Medical Visualisation MSc Glasgow University

MSc

Fin Belcher

Scientific 3D Animator

Multimedia BSc (Hons) Gloucestershire University

An experienced digital creative with over 10 years working in dynamic and collaborative environments, delivering hundreds of diverse and quality projects to many high-profile clients.

Fin's Bachelor of Science in Multimedia equipped him with a bedrock of design and development skills to bring digital experiences to life, encompassing the study of digital arts, technology, science, and the intersections between them.

Fin Belcher

Multimedia BSc (Hons) Gloucestershire University

BSc (Hons)

Ben Delahunt

2D Designer

Graphic Communication BA (Hons) Loughborough University

Ben uses his Graphic Communication and Illustration degree to add hard-working design principles to complement the scientific scripts for our 2D animations. He’s a champion of the belief that good design is versatile; it can exist anywhere.

Much to the dismay of my tutors, I spent most of my degree working for clients. In my work I specialised in 2D scientific motion and visualisation, and used my degree as an opportunity to explore unique and creative storytelling methods that I bring forward into every new project.

Ben Delahunt

Graphic Communication BA (Hons) Loughborough University

BA (Hons)

OUR CLIENTS

Trusted by some of the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotech and medical communications teams - including AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sanofi, Takeda, Lundbeck and Samsung Biologics.

“We were really happy with the work and our collaboration with you. You really have a good team - all your different skills enabled the different projects to swiftly move forward with high satisfaction on our side. Thanks again!”

International Project Manager, OM Pharma

“The video is very high quality and we are very impressed... we are really happy with the animation, great work!”

Global Brand Manager, Unilever

“Thanks, it all looks great! Thanks to everyone on the team for your hard work.”

Senior Publishing Manager, Springer Nature

“The video looks really great!!! We really love it. We shared the video internally and there were many great comments. Thank you so much.”

Specialist, CDO Business Team, Samsung Biologics

WHO ARE WE?

WHY US?

Reduce MLR friction

Leave a lasting impression

Keep your content flexible

Scientific expertise

Attention with retention

Changing behaviours

WHY IT MATTERS

THE TEAM

Fiona Day

Niall Earley

Vanessa Lane

Pauls Kalnenieks

Sara Bakalchuk

Fin Belcher

Ben Delahunt

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