President/Certified Medical Illustrator
BSc, BScAAM, MScBMC, CMI, FAMI
Stephen Mader is a Certified Medical Illustrator (CMI) and is the President of Artery Studios. As well as undergraduate degrees in biology (BSc) and medical illustration (BScAAM), he holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Communications (MScBMC) from the Institute of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. His graduate work examined personal injury lawyers’ perceptions of effective visual communication tools, with his research findings published in the Journal of Biocommunication (2005). Stephen has contributed illustrations to numerous publications, including Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy (9th edition), The Oatley-McLeish Guide to Anatomy and Impairment as well as their guide to Demonstrative Advocacy.
Stephen leads Artery Studios in visual problem-solving and creative direction, testifies as a qualified expert in medical illustration, and presents and writes extensively on medical-legal visualization.
He has served on the board as well as numerous committees of the Association of Medical Illustrators. His recreational activities include fitness, travel, painting, real estate, collecting art, reading, appreciating cultural activities and heading to the cottage for R&R.