This study examines how incorporating visual arts into healthcare research communication can enhance engagement, curiosity, and understanding among potential future healthcare professionals. Building on a successful pilot project, the research team will test how different combinations of visual and traditional scientific communication impact comprehension and interest in undergraduate students studying in healthcare-related disciplines. The study uses a mixed methods approach to assess whether visual arts can serve as an effective tool for knowledge translation in academic settings. By evaluating responses across disciplines and participant demographics, the research aims to uncover how creative approaches influence learning and connection to research content. The project also contributes to the development of the University of Windsor as a hub for arts-based research communication.

This project will generate empirical evidence on the role of visual arts in improving healthcare research communication for diverse audiences. Findings will help inform future strategies for arts-based knowledge translation and support future funding applications for national dissemination initiatives.