Upcoming Events
Events at the 2025 AMI Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan
February 1-7, 2025
Look for the Vesalius Trust booth at the AMI Conference
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Visit the AMI 2025 Conference website for information and updates.
VT 2025 Puzzle Fundraiser
Be a Part of the Big Picture at the 2025 AMI Meeting!
We’re inviting YOU to take part in a one-of-a-kind collaborative art project! Purchase or donate a puzzle piece (small and large available) that will be hand-decorated by participants and assembled into a stunning, community-created masterpiece. Once completed, the full puzzles will be auctioned off at the 2025 AMI Meeting to support a great cause!
How to Get Involved:
· Pre-order your puzzle piece now for pickup at the AMI Meeting
· Or purchase your piece on-site during the event
· Programs and companies are encouraged to order larger puzzle pieces to make a bold impact!
$25 each for Large 8×9” piece
$10 each for Small 3.6 x 4” piece
3 ways to pay:
Zelle your payment to vt@vesaliustrust.org
Pay via PayPal as a donation on the VT website: www.vesaliustrust.org
Or stop by the VT booth starting Wednesday at 6pm in Grand Rapids, MI to purchase and pick up your puzzle piece.
Whether you’re an artist, supporter, or just love puzzles, this is your chance to leave your mark and support the AMI community. All proceeds go towards providing student scholarships.
VT 2025 Silent Auction
July 18–19, 2025
The 2025 Alan W. Cole Memorial Silent Auction will be held in person at the Association of Medical Illustrators’ meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event will take place from Friday, July 18 through Saturday, July 19 and we hope to see you there!
If you are unable to attend, please consider a donation to the Vesalius Trust to help support and continue our scholarship funding for our next class of student scholars.
100% of all funds donated at the auction goes to student scholarships and awards.
For more information about the auction or donations please contact Tina Schott, Executive Director of the Vesalius Trust Tina Schott at vt@vesaliustrust.org.
VT 2025 Lucille Innes Student Showcase
July 18, 2025
The Fourth Annual Vesalius Trust Lucille Innes Student Showcase (Friday, July 18, 3:00–4:30 pm at the Association of Medical Illustrators’ meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is a networking event that allows newly graduated student presenters to share their projects and portfolios with conference attendees. Stop by and see what the students have been working on!
For more information about the Lucille Innes Student Showcase please contact Tina Schott, Executive Director of the Vesalius Trust Tina Schott at vt@vesaliustrust.org.
VT 2025 Scholar Talks
July 19, 2025
The Vesalius Trust Scholar Talks are Saturday, July 19, 1:30–2:30 pm at the 2025 Association of Medical Illustrators meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Vesalius Trust scholarship awardees will give presentations about their graduate research projects.
Winter Online Silent Auction
February 1-7, 2025
February is heart month, and the Trust is seeking donations of heart-themed and other gift items to be auctioned off in support of student scholarships.
We are looking for donations of all things heart-related, as well as any other original art (biomedical or otherwise), prints, books, historical objects, online courses, craft items, jewelry or any item of interest and value that would make a great gift for Valentine’s Day.
100% of the proceeds from items sold during the Heart Auction will go toward this year’s student scholarships, supporting future biomedical communicators in our profession.
Donations can be made by filling out this form and sending it to Tina Schott at vt@vesaliustrust.org by January 25.
Be sure to look online and register at 32auctions.com/Vesalius2025 between February 1 and February 7 for some must-have items for you and yours!
Questions? Please contact Tina Schott at vt@vesaliustrust.org for more information.
Past Events
Look for the Vesalius Trust booth at the AMI Conference
July 25-28, 2024 in Rochester, New York
Visit the AMI 2024 Conference website for information and updates.
2023 Vesalius Trust-a-thon, A Virtual Challenge and Fundraiser
September 10-23, 2023
THANK YOU to our teams and donors for raising a total of $5,991 USD for student scholarship and awards! We are proud to share the 10 amazing pieces created based on this year’s theme, “Bridge the Gap.”
2022 Vesalius Trust-a-thon, A Virtual Challenge and Fundraiser
September 18 – October 1, 2022
THANK YOU to our teams and donors for raising a total of $6,459 USD for student scholarship and awards! We are proud to share the 7 amazing pieces created based on this year’s theme, “New Energy.”
Silent Auction
July 22–23, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the Vesalius Trust is pleased to announce that the 2022 Alan W. Cole Memorial Silent Auction will be back in person at the Association of Medical Illustrators’ meeting in Des Moines, Iowa. The event will take place from Friday, July 22 through Saturday, July 23 and we hope to see you there!
If you are unable to attend, please consider a donation to the Vesalius Trust to help support and continue our scholarship funding for our next class of student scholars.
100% of all funds donated at the auction goes to student scholarships and awards.
Online Silent Auction
November 8 – 15, 2021
Please join the Vesalius Trust at our online Alan W. Cole Memorial Auction for Charity at 32auctions. 100% of the proceeds go to student scholarships and awards. With your generosity, we will be able to help support the next group of student scholars as they move forward into our wonderful profession.
For a Sneak Peek of what we have in store, visit our Auction page.
2021 Vesalius Trust-a-thon, A Virtual Challenge and Fundraiser
September 12 – 25, 2021
THANK YOU to our teams and donors for raising a total of $5,285 USD for student scholarship and awards! We are proud to share the 6 amazing pieces created based on this year’s theme, “A Path Forward.”
2021 Vesalius Trust Poster Symposium
July 2021
2020 Vesalius Trust Poster Symposium
December 2020
Online Silent Auction
November 16 – 23, 2020
Please join the Vesalius Trust at our first online Alan W. Cole Memorial Auction for Charity at 32auctions. 100% of the proceeds go to student scholarships and research grant awards. With your generosity, we will be able to help support the next group of student scholars as they move forward into our wonderful profession.
For a Sneak Peek of what we have in store, visit our Auction page.
2020 Vesalius Trust-a-thon, A Virtual Challenge and Fundraiser
September 20 – 26, 2020
THANK YOU to our teams and donors for raising a total of $8,513 USD for student scholarship and awards! We are proud to share the 6 amazing pieces created based on this year’s theme, “Apart, but Together.”
