About Visible Body
Visible Body is an educational technology company that produces interactive 3D anatomy and biology learning software used by millions of students, educators, and healthcare professionals worldwide. Founded in 2007 by brothers Andrew and Matthew Bowditch, the company has grown to serve over 1,000 institutions globally. In 2025, Visible Body joined the Cengage Group to further its mission of making science education more interactive and accessible. The company offers two primary products: Visible Body Suite, a comprehensive 3D exploration tool featuring over 24,000 visual assets, hundreds of animations and simulations, and dynamic quizzes available in seven languages; and Visible Body Courseware, a 3D visual learning platform with fully immersive assignments, LMS integration, and student progress tracking capabilities. Their in-house team includes biomedical visualization experts with advanced degrees, educational publishing professionals, software developers, and customer service specialists. Visible Body's technology serves the life sciences education market, providing visual and interactive approaches to learning anatomy, physiology, and biology. The platform integrates with major learning management systems including Blackboard, Canvas, D2L, Moodle, and Schoology, offering single sign-on and gradebook integration. Research shows that students using Visible Body achieve 19% more A grades and overall grade improvements of 6.65%, with 89% of students reporting the platform supports their anatomy studies.
Mission & Story
Mission
To make science education interactive and more accessible
Founding Story
Visible Body was launched in 2007 by brothers Andrew and Matthew Bowditch. Over 18 years, the company grew to provide award-winning 3D life science learning software to over 1,000 institutions and millions of users before joining the Cengage Group in 2025.
Who It Serves
Milestones & Awards
Recent Milestones
Acquired by Cengage Group in 2025 to further mission of making science education more interactive and accessible
Awards & Recognition
Described as 'award-winning 3D life science learning software'
Key Partnerships
Company Details
- Founded
- 2007
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