New York and Spartanburg, August 4, 2026 – AIBODY has completed an initial classroom implementation of its interactive physiology platform in a General Physiology course at Columbia University.

The implementation took place in a course taught by Dr Ava Brent in Columbia University’s Department of Biological Sciences. AIBODY was used during live classroom sessions covering cardiac and respiratory physiology.

During the sessions, students used AIBODY to observe changes in a simulated patient’s physiological parameters in response to selected pathologies and interventions. The classroom activities included the exploration of ECG patterns, spirometry measurements and the relationship between different physiological systems.

The implementation provided AIBODY with an opportunity to observe how its platform could be incorporated into instructor-led undergraduate physiology teaching. Student feedback was collected as part of AIBODY’s evaluation of the implementation.

“We are excited to see momentum building, with a rapidly growing number of institutions using AIBODY for training and education across the United States and Europe,” said Kiril Tasseff, CEO of AIBODY. “Observing the platform in a live undergraduate classroom is always a pleasure, and we are grateful for the opportunity to deploy AIBODY at Columbia University.”

AIBODY has now concluded this initial classroom implementation and will use the experience to inform the continued development of its physiology education platform.

About AIBODY

AIBODY develops interactive human physiology simulation technology for healthcare and life sciences education. Its platform enables learners to observe how physiological systems respond to disease, injury and clinical interventions in real time.

For further information, visit aibody.io

Disclaimer: Columbia University has not endorsed, recommended or advertised AIBODY or its products. References to Columbia University in this announcement are limited to factual descriptions of the classroom implementation.

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AIBODY is delighted to present Afia Saabea Owusu Konadu, our inaugural Emerging Leader in Physiology Science and Research.

As a graduate student, Afia Saabea regularly uses AI-assisted tools to help clarify complex physiology concepts, generate practice questions aligned with learning objectives, and reinforce her understanding of challenging physiological principles. As a researcher, she utilizes AI to edit and proofread manuscripts, brainstorm research ideas, and explore experimental methodologies. Just as importantly, AI has enabled Afia Saabea to become a better science communicator, helping her prepare for oral presentations and elevator pitches, organize ideas, and present her research more clearly to both scientific and general audiences.

Afia Saabea is a third-year PhD student in the Integrated Physiology and Molecular Medicine program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Her research examines how changes in the peripheral nervous system that control the heart contribute to fatal ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in patients with type 2 diabetes. Ultimately, her goal is to identify new therapies that can improve cardiovascular outcomes for high-risk patients.

“Physiology can sometimes feel abstract when learned only through text and memorization, but AIBODY’s interactive interface makes these concepts much easier to understand,” Afia Saabea says about AIBODY’s unique approach to the teaching of physiology that bridges the gap between fundamental science and practical skills. She finds the platform most effective when it combines visualization with real-life clinical scenarios, making learning complex physiological systems more engaging, intuitive, and memorable.

Afia Saabea will be presenting her research on the role of sympathetic activation - α1 adrenergic receptor axis in diabetes-related cardiac vagal neuronal and myocardial dysfunction at the American Physiology Summit 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Come hear her speak on Friday, April 24, at 4:30 pm CDT.

Dr. Robert G. Carroll, PhD, a leading international figure in physiology education and curriculum innovation, has joined AIBODY’s Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Carroll is an Accreditation Consultant and Professor of Physiology Emeritus at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (ECU), where he previously served as Associate Dean for Medical Student Education.  

Dr. Carroll is widely recognized as a driving force in global physiology education. He chaired the Education Committee of the International Union of Physiological Sciences and has long been active in the American Physiological Society, where he previously chaired both its Education Committee and the Teaching Section and served as editor of Advances in Physiology Education. His leadership has also extended to assessment and accreditation through service on the USMLE Step 1 Physiology Test Material Development Committee and in roles with the International Association of Medical Science Education.  

During the course of his career, Dr. Carroll has received numerous honors for teaching excellence and educational leadership, including recognition as an inaugural Master Educator at the Brody School of Medicine (2002), the Arthur C. Guyton Physiology Educator of the Year Award from the American Physiological Society (2004), a Master Teacher designation from the International Association of Medical Science Education (2013), and the prestigious Robert J. Glaser Distinguished Teacher Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges (2018).  

He is the author of several influential educational texts including, Elsevier’s Integrated Physiology and Problem-Based Physiology, and has contributed to key consensus works on the role of basic sciences in modern medical curricula. At AIBODY, Dr. Carroll will help shape the scientific and educational framework underpinning our advanced digital physiology platform, ensuring that our models reflect the most rigorous physiological principles while supporting the next generation of research and learning tools. 

"Physiology is essential to safe, effective patient care, yet it remains one of the hardest concepts for learners to truly grasp. AIBODY brings physiology to life in a way I haven’t seen before — interactive, intuitive, and deeply connected to clinical practice. I’m delighted to join the Scientific Advisory Board and contribute to shaping the future of experiential medical education." 

Dr. Ronald Levy is an internationally recognized leader in medical simulation and healthcare education. Since 2001, he has pioneered simulation-based training as founding Director of the UTMB Patient Simulation Center. A tenured Professor and holder of the Susan Brown Logan Endowed Professorship, his contributions have earned him the UT Distinguished Teaching Professor designation, Regent's Outstanding Teacher Award, and induction into the UT Academy of Health Science Educators. In 2016, he became an inaugural Fellow of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Academy. 

Dr. Levy has helped shaped the field internationally as Section Chair and Co-Chair of the International Meeting on Medical Simulation (IMSH) in 2012 and Associate Editor-in-Chief for the ASA's Interactive Computer Based Education Editorial Board from 2016 to 2022. He has served as the Editor in Chief of the Editorial Board since then. As a founding member of the AIBODY Scientific Advisory Board, he brings decades of expertise in simulation-based education to guide the development of digital physiology solutions for transforming medical training and clinical care. 

AIBODY, the creator of the world’s most advanced digital physiology platform, today announced a partnership with TDS Health, a leading provider of innovative healthcare education and clinical training solutions. Under the agreement, TDS Health will serve as an authorized distributor of AIBODY’s healthcare simulation and education products in the United States and other territories.

AIBODY’s platform incorporates more than 132,000 distinct parameters to produce vivid, accurate simulations of physiological processes within the human body, ranging from cell-level processes to whole-body responses. It allows instructors to create virtual patient scenarios and precisely simulate pathologies and treatments across multiple interconnected physiological systems. For learners, AIBODY offers an opportunity to connect foundational science to clinical practice through high-resolution, interactive simulations, enabling a deeper understanding of complex physiological processes.

TDS Health's forward-thinking approach to healthcare education makes them an ideal partner for advancing our mission of connecting the science of physiology with the practice of patient care.”

— Kiril Tasseff, AIBODY CEO

TDS Health brings decades of experience supporting healthcare educators, maintaining partnerships with top-tier content and technology providers, and serving leading institutions across medicine, nursing, allied health, dentistry, and pharmacy. TDS Health will incorporate AIBODY’s solutions into its unparalleled portfolio of educational and clinical training resources, making them widely available to its network of academic programs, hospitals, libraries, and other learning organizations.

“We are incredibly pleased to work with TDS Health. Their innovative, forward-thinking approach to healthcare education and commitment to personalized, experiential learning makes them an ideal partner for advancing our mission of connecting the science of physiology with the practice of patient care,” says AIBODY CEO Kiril Tasseff. “This exciting collaboration makes AIBODY’s teaching and learning tools available across TDS Health’s entire customer base of top-tier medical organizations.”

“AIBODY’s physiology platform represents a meaningful leap forward for healthcare education,” says Debbie Brown, Executive Vice President of TDS Health. “Our customers are looking for innovative resources that elevate learning, deepen understanding, and support clinical reasoning. By partnering with AIBODY, we are expanding access to dynamic, simulation-based learning experiences that truly enrich how students and professionals engage with complex physiological concepts.”

About AIBODY

AIBODY provides a cloud-based digital physiology platform capable of high-resolution, whole-body simulation of human physiology. Its education solutions allow instructors to build customized virtual patient scenarios and incorporate physiology-based simulations into training programs. For further information, visit www.aibody.io.

About TDS Health

TDS Health provides trusted digital solutions that support healthcare education, clinical practice, and evidence-based learning. Serving universities, colleges, hospitals, and health systems, TDS Health delivers authoritative resources and tools that strengthen curricula, enhance clinical training, and improve access to reliable knowledge. With a commitment to quality and partnership, TDS Health empowers educators, librarians, clinicians, and learners across the healthcare continuum. For further information, visit www.tetondata.com.

AIBODY, a leader in advanced medical simulation technology, is excited to announce a partnership with the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Hospitals. Together, they will create an innovative simulation education product that models burn pathophysiology from the sub-cellular level, transforming how burn education is delivered throughout North Carolina and the southeastern United States.

This collaboration combines AIBODY’s advanced physiological simulation platform with the expertise of UNC’s Burn Center. By combining innovative technology with clinical excellence, the partnership aims to elevate medical education and improve patient outcomes in burn treatment.

UNC Burn Center Leaders See Transformative Potential

Lori Chrisco, MSN, NI-BC, CBRN, Burn Program Manager at the NC Jaycee Burn Center, emphasized the positive impact this partnership could have on burn education delivery: “We are optimistic that this partnership with AIBODY has the potential to significantly enhance burn education across North Carolina. Using AIBODY’s platform alongside our expertise, we can work together to provide healthcare providers with innovative and interactive learning experiences. While we are still in the early stages of the partnership, we see this collaboration as an opportunity to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of burn care training, particularly in areas where resources may be more limited.”

Derek Miller, MSN, RN, CBRN, CCRN, Outreach Educator at the NC Jaycee Burn Center, added: “First and foremost, we believe our partnership with AIBODY will fundamentally change access to high-quality burn care education. Our Burn Center has a robust and active outreach education program; however, the need for burn care education across the state and region routinely exceeds our capacity to deliver on demand. Furthermore, EMS agencies and referring hospitals have real-world budgetary and logistical constraints that often limit when, where, and which staff can attend classes in person. Conversely, while distance learning is more accessible, it is often far less interactive and engaging. Leveraging AIBODY’s platform and expertise will allow us to provide high-quality, engaging education available on-demand to anyone, anywhere, at any time.”

Dr. Booker King, MD, FACS, FABA, Chief of the Division of Burn Surgery at UNC Medical Center, added: “AIBODY’s innovative approach in leveraging technology aligns with our mission to provide healthcare professionals with the most up-to-date, effective tools for burn care.”

The simulation model will deliver an interactive learning experience, enabling users to explore complex burn injury scenarios in a risk-free environment. Advanced simulation technology has the potential to revolutionize how healthcare professionals train.

As Lori Chrisco noted: “We believe that advanced simulation technology has the potential to revolutionize training. Utilizing virtual scenarios where medical professionals can simulate real-time responses to burn injuries could increase both their knowledge and skill level, especially in high-pressure situations. This immersive experience would allow learners to practice hands-on techniques without the limitations of traditional training, ensuring they are better prepared to provide excellent burn care when it matters most.”

Derek Miller elaborated on the educational potential: “Distance learning is often a one-way affair. Webinars, pre-recorded lectures, or e-learning modules are often merely enhanced versions of voice-over PowerPoint presentations that present information for learners to consume passively. Without dialogue and real-time feedback, there is a limited ability to engage learners beyond a surface level. AIBODY’s AI-powered interface can be a powerful tool for deeper learner engagement, and we believe it will enable us to shift the focus from passively receiving knowledge to critical thinking and the active application of knowledge. In addition, the digital physiology engine behind AIBODY’s platform will enable more complex clinical scenarios that model how critical burns affect all organ systems, not just the skin. We anticipate the combination of increased learner engagement and enhanced clinical fidelity will open the door for a ‘flipped classroom’ approach in which learners are better prepared for in-person classes, for simulations (whether in simulation labs or in situ), and for clinical experiences.”

Dr. King further emphasized the broader impact of this initiative: “A key component of this partnership is the ability to expand access to burn care education in more rural or underserved areas, where healthcare professionals may have less access to in-person training opportunities.”

A Long-Term Vision for Burn Care Advancement

Looking ahead, this partnership is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of burn education and treatment. Lori Chrisco shared the Burn Center’s extended vision: “In the long term, we aim to build a lasting impact on burn treatment and education in North Carolina by expanding access to high-quality, effective training programs. As we continue to learn more about AIBODY’s platform and its capabilities, we anticipate that it could play an important role in the evolution of burn care training, potentially shaping the way we prepare healthcare professionals and first responders in the future.”

Derek Miller added: “Our goal is to make foundational burn care education more accessible and more effective. We believe our collaboration will increase the quality of burn care provided by EMS/ED personnel, accelerate the training of burn specialists, and ultimately result in better care for burn patients.”

Dr. King echoed this sentiment: “This technology has the potential to significantly advance the field of burn care education.”

For more information about AIBODY and its work in medical simulation, visit www.aibody.io.

About AIBODY

AIBODY is a pioneering company that specializes in advanced physiological simulation technology. By creating highly detailed and interactive models of human pathophysiology, AIBODY enhances medical education, training, and research, driving innovation in healthcare.

About the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center

The North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center at UNC Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in burn treatment, research, and education. Dedicated to providing exceptional care and training, the Burn Center is a vital resource for healthcare professionals throughout North Carolina and beyond.