Discover a unique fusion of science and creativity in this interactive session on translating DNA sequences into music. Learn how genetic information can be transformed into sound, offering a new way to understand and experience the human genome. This session explores the intersection of data, identity, and artistic expression— showcasing how music can make complex science more accessible and emotionally resonant. As featured on Season 3 of ImmUnity Canada’s Life of PI podcast.
Dr. Michael Frishkopf
Dr. Michael Frishkopf is Professor of Music and Director of the Canadian Centre for Ethnomusicology at the University of Alberta. His ethnomusicological research centers on Africa (Egypt, Ghana, Liberia, Ethiopia, Tanzania), including Music and Global Health, Islam and Sufism, Immigration and Refugees, Social and Cultural Development, and Architecture. Drawing on his background in mathematics and computer science, he also works on Digital Repositories, Machine Learning, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Social Network Analysis, and Data Sonification. He is a composer and improviser on piano, nay (reed flute), and other instruments, mainly of the Middle East and West Africa.
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