BioRender is a web-based app that helps scientists create professional life science figures in minutes. It has a library over over 50,000 scientifically accurate, expert-validated icons and templates for all of your visual communication needs. Pair figures with your data to communicate your research with publications, posters, and presentations.
University of Rochester faculty, staff, and students can access BioRender using their UR or URMC Active Directory here.*
BioRender has over 50,000 life science icons, but if you can't find what you're looking for, each user can request up to 4 custom icons per year with our premium subscription.
Custom UR poster templates are available in BioRender. Once logged in, navigate to BioRender Templates > Posters, and search for Rochester.
*You must use this portal each time you log in to BioRender to gain access to the premium features available in our subscription.
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Learn actionable tips and techniques for designing science figures for your posters, presentations, publications, and more. We will introduce BioRender and give a live demonstration of the platform.
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We will explore advanced tips and tools for saving time, improving your design skills, and introducing you to BioRender's newly released features.
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Learn about different layouts and compositions in BioRender that will declutter your figures and create a clear story.
View the recording of a 60-minute grant webinar run by BioRender founder, Shiz Aoki
Based on feedback from grant agencies, tips on how you can make the most of your limited figure space using BioRender.
On demand training is available from the BioRender YouTube channel on a variety of topics including:
Only have a few minutes? Check out these bite-sized videos:
Custom training is available with our premium subscription, contact RCL Librarians for more information.