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Live the life you've imagined.
As you simplify your life,
the laws of the universe will be simpler.”
― Henry David Thoreau
PROBLEM:
The life sciences involve the study of living organisms such as microorganisms, plants, animals, and human beings, including its history and philosophy and also biomedical issues. Today, the life sciences are in the process of being profoundly transformed by new technologies and current events. Much of this transformation comes from incredible recent advances in genomics with unprecedented opportunities for better health. Yet, keeping up on the wide selection of reading materials for people who are interested in the life sciences at any level is problematic.
The life sciences involve the study of living organisms such as microorganisms, plants, animals, and human beings, including its history and philosophy and also biomedical issues. Today, the life sciences are in the process of being profoundly transformed by new technologies and current events. Much of this transformation comes from incredible recent advances in genomics with unprecedented opportunities for better health. Yet, keeping up on the wide selection of reading materials for people who are interested in the life sciences at any level is problematic.
Due to time constraints, ordinary busy people are unable to fully read all the life science books and articles they would like.
SOLUTION:
Reading is about language comprehension, not visual ability. Through the audiobook format, a book's content is understood through a completely different cognitive route (aurally) and in a multitude of daily situations that are not practical with (visual) text reading, for example while multitasking; driving, walking, exercising, doing chores, etc.
The audiobook format affords alternatives to accommodate the busy schedules of curious readers.
PROPRIETOR:
David Henry Erdody holds a B.S. degree in the life sciences (Clinical Laboratory Science/Biological Chemistry) followed by graduate studies in Educational Technology. He recently completed a 4-year technical/research appointment within the University of Michigan DNA Sequencing/Advanced Genomics Core unit and for the past twenty-plus years has been primarily a pro bono narrator and producer of audiobooks for people who are visually and reading impaired.
Returning professionally to a life-long interest in the life sciences from 2015-2019, David specialized in the chemical isolation, purification and quality control analysis of BSL-2 biological samples for high throughput DNA sequencing, genotyping, and gene expression analysis and is CRISPR/Cas9 certified. It is within this 'next generation' DNA sequencing and genome editing experience where this vertical enterprise of life science-centered audiobooks was idealized.
David's long-running involvement in audiobook production is as founder and director of Assistive Media. Beginning in 1996 as a philanthropic NPO, Assistive Media (www.AssistiveMedia.org) was the first internet-based audio reading solution for persons with print reading barriers. To this day, Assistive Media provides accessibility to previously inaccessible reading materials resulting in a person's greater intellectual independence and integration into the mainstream of society and community life. He and his philanthropic audiobook work have received a number of technology industry accolades and been featured by The New York Times, National Public Radio, and the C-SPAN television network.
David Henry Erdody holds a B.S. degree in the life sciences (Clinical Laboratory Science/Biological Chemistry) followed by graduate studies in Educational Technology. He recently completed a 4-year technical/research appointment within the University of Michigan DNA Sequencing/Advanced Genomics Core unit and for the past twenty-plus years has been primarily a pro bono narrator and producer of audiobooks for people who are visually and reading impaired.
Returning professionally to a life-long interest in the life sciences from 2015-2019, David specialized in the chemical isolation, purification and quality control analysis of BSL-2 biological samples for high throughput DNA sequencing, genotyping, and gene expression analysis and is CRISPR/Cas9 certified. It is within this 'next generation' DNA sequencing and genome editing experience where this vertical enterprise of life science-centered audiobooks was idealized.
David's long-running involvement in audiobook production is as founder and director of Assistive Media. Beginning in 1996 as a philanthropic NPO, Assistive Media (www.AssistiveMedia.org) was the first internet-based audio reading solution for persons with print reading barriers. To this day, Assistive Media provides accessibility to previously inaccessible reading materials resulting in a person's greater intellectual independence and integration into the mainstream of society and community life. He and his philanthropic audiobook work have received a number of technology industry accolades and been featured by The New York Times, National Public Radio, and the C-SPAN television network.
Joe Kucera, Class of 1917
Artistic Editor, University of Michigan Gargoyle
Courtesy of the Bentley Historical Library
Artistic Editor, University of Michigan Gargoyle
Courtesy of the Bentley Historical Library