Who We Are

The BioCommunications Association (BCA), is an international association of photographers, videographers, illustrators and graphic designers who create visual media for medicine and science. Our mission is to enhance professional competency and advance the profession through the education and development of our members.

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Beautiful Bacteria

Mesmerizing Photomicroscopy of Earth’s Oldest Life-forms Centuries after it enchanted the early microscopists,…

Clinical Photography - Theory and Practice

A new textbook on clinical photography has been written and edited in the UK, though it is aimed at a worldwide audie…

JBC issue 48-1

The Journal Management board is pleased to announce the publication of JBC issue 48-1. In this issue, we have assembl…

Member Profile: Sue Loomis

Susanne L. Loomis details her career highs, her work as a medical illustrator, and her hopes for the future of medica…

Member Profile: Julie Murray, FBCA, RBI, FAIMBI, APP.L

Meet our newest BCA fellow Julie Murray - awarded at BIOCOMM 2023 Paint and paper . . . developers and darkrooms: the…

Behind the image

Visualize the beauty of science and medicine

Behind the image showcases the beauty and complexity of medicine and science through the eyes of professional photographers, videographers and illustrators. The quality of their work reflects how much they love what they do and sharing with it others. Learn more about how the image was made and about the person who made it.

 

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Become involved in a Professional Association that will develop your career


BCA is more than pretty pictures - it is learning and sharing specialized imaging techniques and supporting imaging professionals at every stage in their careers:

  • Attend Conferences
  • Enter BioImages
  • Opportunities to Present
  • Networking
  • Job Postings
  • Publish your Work
  • Grant Funding
  • Career Development
  • Certification