This prestigious win highlights VOKA’s commitment to delivering world-class, scientifically accurate 3D medical content.
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The award acknowledges the project’s contribution to health education through the use of scientific visualization to explain complex metabolic processes. By combining medical expertise with 3D animation, VOKA’s work demonstrates how advanced visual communication can support clearer understanding of human biology among healthcare professionals, students, and general audiences.
About the recognized video :
The winning animation explores how the body maintains stable blood glucose levels through the coordinated action of the pancreas, hormones, and different tissues.
Through a microscopic view of human biology, the video presents the interactions between pancreatic cells and metabolic signaling pathways that control glucose storage, energy utilization, and hormonal balance.
The animation explains how beta cells respond to increased blood glucose levels by releasing insulin, which helps transport glucose into tissues and promotes energy storage. It also demonstrates the role of alpha cells in producing glucagon during periods of fasting, triggering the release of stored glucose from the liver to help prevent blood sugar levels from dropping too low.
The video also visualizes the role of GLP-1, an incretin hormone that influences insulin secretion and glucagon activity as part of the body’s response to food intake.
By presenting these invisible biological mechanisms through detailed 3D visualization, the project transforms complex endocrinology concepts into an accessible educational experience.
VOKA’s in-house medical experts contributed to the development process from early research and scripting through final production. Their work ensures anatomical and physiological accuracy of the represented medical concepts.
The full animation is available here: How the Pancreas Regulates Blood Sugar: Insulin, Glucagon, and GLP-1 Explained 3D
About the National Health Information Awards :
The National Health Information Awards (NHIA) is an annual competition organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC). It is an organization dedicated to supporting professionals involved in consumer health information and education.
For more than three decades, NHIA has recognized outstanding health communication materials across categories including patient education, professional healthcare resources, digital content, and multimedia programs.
Entries are evaluated by healthcare communication specialists based on a number of traits.
They include:
• Content quality;
• Scientific accuracy;
• Visual clarity;
• Design;
• Effectiveness in engaging target audiences.
The competition attracts submissions from hospitals, government organizations, nonprofit institutions, and other health-related organizations.
Recognized participants include major healthcare institutions and organizations such as Mayo Clinic, the American Heart Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the American Red Cross.
About VOKA :
VOKA is a MedTech company specializing in 3D animation and digital healthcare experiences.
The company develops scientific visualization content for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare, and educational organizations. Its work includes mechanism-of-action (MoA) animations, surgical procedure visualizations, medical device demonstrations, anatomy education materials, and VR & AR solutions.
VOKA combines medical expertise with advanced 3D production workflows through a collaboration of healthcare specialists with 3D artists and designers. Therefore, they create visual solutions that make complex biological and clinical concepts easier to understand and yet scientifically accurate.
Company Details :
Address – New York , United States
Website – https://voka.io/
Maryia Shchakovich
VOKA
info@voka.io
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