Infection Diseases in 3D

The Infectious Disease in 3D program at UVA creates virtual reality environments to model infectious diseases. Funded by the Jefferson Trust and NSF.

[Infection Diseases in 3D @Id_in_3D]

In the ID in 3D program, we use virtual reality technology to create educational tools about infectious diseases. Our aim is to improve science literacy about infectious diseases in both the classroom and the general public!

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We are so excited to introduce the '24-'25 ID in 3D team! We are hard at work developing an interactive 3D representation of the microscopic processes of an infectious disease and are excited to share what we develop. Stay tuned for more sneak peaks! 🪲🪵🦠🌿

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Come teach with us @uvabio! We’re accepting applications for a new General Faculty Assistant Professor of Biology! Apply at https://t.co/iYVj1OB3nw

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The ID in 3D team is hard at work animating our VR MPOX experience in @tvorium! Take a peek at the video to see MPOX attach to human cell surface receptors. Coming up next is our immune evasion scene, where viral proteins sequester human cytokines before they reach their target

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If you're interested in learning more about the exciting collaborations between science and technology that are currently happening in the world, come join us either in-person or online (link below) on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Hope to see you there! https://t.co/uCcJbrt3Y2

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The ID in 3D team presents its annual symposium, which focuses on highlighting works and projects that overlap digital art and science learning. This year’s symposium features keynote speaker Dr. Brennan Spiegel and guest speaker David Moody

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Dr. Spiegel is researching the use of VR in advancing doctor’s skills. David Moody is developing learning tools in VR for UVa med students to bridge the gap between textbook and reality. We’re excited to present our progress in creating a VR experience exploring Mpox viral entry!

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Did you know? A case study published by the American College of Cardiology has found that Mpox may be associated with heart injury. Read about it here: https://t.co/0nHLBXyAnM

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Happy Valentine’s Day from the ID in 3D team! We hope our love for VR has been *infectious*! This month we’re giving you a sneak peek into our upcoming symposium with a look at one of our flyers.

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What is texture and rigging? Texturing is a process that adds features to a 3D object to evoke a sense of touch, making it look more realistic. Rigging means building a skeleton that's used in movement. Spoiler alert: we’ll be rigging actin protein to make it bend and retract!

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Did you know? According to the American College of Physicians, the biggest risk factor for infection is close physical contact with an infected person, through skin-to-skin transmission.

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As November comes to a close, we're continuing to build our asset list in VR. Take a look below for a peek at an epithelial cell, the body’s first line of defense against infectious diseases. Stay tuned as we continue to build in Gravity Sketch and move into texture and rigging!

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As our asset list is growing (and our enthusiasm), we are also focusing on creating an animatic, which will help determine the final pacing of the project, using Adobe After Effects. Feel free to follow us to see the progress of this project.

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#tbt: The ID in 3D team was founded in 2019 using grants from the Jefferson Trust and NSF. Our goal is to improve science literacy about infectious diseases by partnering with Biology and the Scholar’s Lab. We integrate art, bio, and CS, and attract majors from bio to archeology.

[Infection Diseases in 3D @Id_in_3D]

#tbt: The ID in 3D team was founded in 2019 using grants from the Jefferson Trust and NSF. Our goal is to improve science literacy about infectious diseases by partnering with Biology and the Scholar’s Lab. We integrate art, bio, and CS, and attract majors from bio to archeology.

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The ID in 3D group has started building in VR to help follow the viral entry of monkeypox viruses. Shown below is the star of the show, the mature virion of the MPXV, built using Gravity Sketch through an Oculus Quest 2 headset. Stay tuned for more updates!

[Infection Diseases in 3D @Id_in_3D]

As our asset list is growing (and our enthusiasm), we are also focusing on creating an animatic, which will help determine the final pacing of the project, using Adobe After Effects. Feel free to follow us to see the progress of this project.

[Infection Diseases in 3D @Id_in_3D]

The ID in 3D group has started building in VR to help follow the viral entry of monkeypox viruses. Shown below is the star of the show, the mature virion of the MPXV, built using Gravity Sketch through an Oculus Quest 2 headset. Stay tuned for more updates!

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We are currently working on the storyboarding and concept art, and will start creating models soon! Feel free to follow us on our social media to get updates on our progress.

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The ID in 3D term is in full swing for the 22-23 year! We have chosen to focus on monkeypox and to depict its unique viral entry, in a VR environment. Here is a sneak peek at our very first ideas, looking at the unique brick shape of the poxviruses.