The Anatomical Society aims to to promote, develop and advance research and education in all aspects of anatomical science. Tweets by
@special_stains
& WMCC.
Hello! I wanted to introduce myself as the new President of the Society – I’m Tracey Wilkinson
@Trim23
& have just moved to the Uni of Birmingham as their Sands Cox Chair of Anatomy. I look forward to working with you all & hope meeting you in due course!
Anatomical Society Virtual Winter Meeting 6th-8th Jan 2021
#anatsocwintervirtual
Call for Abstracts now OPEN: Abstract Deadline: 5pm Friday 4th December 2020
We are also pleased to announce FREE REGISTRATION. More details to follow soon.
Congratulations to Jennifer Paxton
@Dr_JZP
@Paxton_Lab
who is our New Fellow of the Year 2021! Jennifer has had an amazing career so far and we look forward to seeing what she does next!
#AnatsocWinter21
Do you have a good resource for teaching anatomy? The
@anat_soc
Education Committee are collating useful resources on our website for students and educators . If you know of any good resources please tweet us the link using
#AnatEdResources
.
Best Image Prizes MAY 2018
FIRST PRIZE Retina Alpha
Authors: Prof Evelyne Sernagor and Dr Gerrit Hilgen,Newcastle University.
RUNNER-UP Arbor Vitae of the murine cerebellum
Authors: Dr Francesca Pieropan and Dr Andrea D Rivera,University of Portsmouth
Info:
GUIDES TO ONLINE EDUCATION
The Education Committee have produced quick and easy guides (including TOP TIPS) to help anatomy educators adapt and prepare for more online teaching as we approach the new academic year.
Full info here:
Congrats to Dr Joanna Matthan
@DocMatthan
on her election to Fellowship of the Anatomical Society in recognition of her achievement in research, education and service in the anatomical sciences. More details here:
Happy World Anatomy Day from the Anatomical Society
#WorldAnatomyDay
If you are interested in joining our society please check out our membership section:
Anatomical Society Council has elected Professor Thomas H. Gillingwater to Honorary Fellowship of the Society. This high award is distinct is given to mark Prof. Gillingwater's long association with the Society and our journal. Congratulations!
@GillingwaterLab
@anat_soc
HAPPY WORLD ANATOMY DAY
Don't forgot to join the free Virtual Symposium being run by the IFAA
Full details on how to join in and register can be found here
#worldanatomyday
Anatomical Society Best Image Prize Oct. 2020
Congratulations to the prize winners Ms Lydia Carline (winner) and Dr Adrian Dervan (runner up)
Full details of this prize and the winning images are available here
Happy new year to anatomists everywhere!
Why not make it a great start to 2021 by attending our first-ever virtual conference
#anatsocwintervirtual
next week Wed 6th- Fri 8th Jan.
Only a few more days to register FREE here:
And that brings our
#anatsocwintervirtual
meeting to a close. Huge congratulations and thanks to the organising committee (pictured) and team for allowing the conference to still take place in these strange times.
Congrats to our New Fellow of the Year 2022 awarded jointly to
@DocMatthan
&
@OKeeffe_GW
. This prize awarded to the Fellow of the Anatomical Society who has demonstrated the most significant accomplishments relative to their career stage. More info here:
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Anatomical Society is now accepting abstracts for the Virtual Summer meeting
#AnatSocSummer21
The meeting will be running from 7-9th July 2021
Full info can be found here
Huge Congratulations to our very own
@FabQu_
Membership officer and Head of Anatomy
@UofGlasgow
who was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology's Council on 1 July 2018
@RoyalSocBio
Delighted to award the Dr. Sophie Miller Memorial Prize Lecture to Cian O’Conner from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Cian will be sharing his work on the development of a biomimetic stem cell scaffold for spinal cord repair. Congratulations!
#AnatSocWinter21
Virtual Winter Meeting
Proudly hosted by the Anatomical Society
Save the date: 6th-8th January 2021
More details to follow soon...
Visit our website for updates:
Join the conversation:
#anatsocwintervirtual
Meeting News: The Anatomical Society Summer Meeting will be virtual!
It will take place on 7-9th July 2021 and will be hosted by University of Glasgow.
The theme is Cutting Edge Anatomy
Full details are coming soon but some more info can be found here:
Delighted to announce that
@anat_soc
is hosting the 19th Congress of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists from 09-11 Aug 2019. We look forward to welcoming everyone to London for
#IFAA2019
. Conference website and more details to follow soon!!
Interested in a career in Anatomy?
#worldanatomyday
Over the next few months we will share some new careers profile from our members. First up is from, Associate Prof Marcela Bezdickova, Swansea University
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Happy
#WorldAnatomyDay
! Today, we celebrate the intricate beauty of the body and its wonders. Join us in exploring the marvels of anatomy.
@anat_soc
#anatomy
What an amazing conference! Our fantastic organiser, Sourav Bhattacharjee, giving thanks to all that made this conference possible and making the closing remarks. Thank you, Sourav! ♥️
#anatsocwinter21
One week to go!
@IFAA2019
#IFAA2019
in London will welcome anatomists and anatomy educators from around the world. Let us know where you're travelling from!
Huge congratulations to our joint winners of the Young Investigator Oral Presentation Prize from
#anatsocwinter22
, Hazel Allardyce (University of Aberdeen) and Alexandra MuCulla (Queens University Belfast)! They both gave fantastic talks!
A huge Congratulations to Professor Simon Parson,
@NEAnatomist
, the immediate past President of the Society, who had been elected to Honorary Fellowship of the Society to mark his longstanding impact and development of the Anatomical Society.
Registration is now open for the Summer Meeting 7th-9th July 2021
#AnatSocSummer21
You can register for this free virtual event here:
Delegates can also find out more information on the conference website here:
We are delighted to announce three members newly elected to Fellowship of the Anatomical Society. A warm congratulations to Dr Caroline Curtin, Dr Iain Keenan and Professor Katherine Linehan. Well done to all!
Now we have Scott Border, Uni of Galsgow,
@GlobalNeuroNtwk
talking about a global neuroanatomy group to help us all with our neuro teaching
#AnatSocWinter22
The Anatomical Society are delighted to launch a brand new award to recognise innovative education practices in the anatomical sciences. The award is intended to reward projects with a sustainable impact on student experience & learning. More info here:
Many thanks to all of the organisers, speakers, delegates and tweeps for making it a successful, stimulating and inspiring Anatomical Society Winter Meeting 2018
#anatsocwinter18
in York
@HullYorkMed
@UniOfYork
. We look forward to seeing you all in London for
@IFAA2019
#IFAA2019
Congrats to
@CLoukopoulou
, PhD student (University of Edinburgh), winner of the 2021 Dr Sophie Miller Memorial Prize. Looking forward to Christina's talk on anatomical tissue engineering at our virtual summer meeting (Glasgow 7-9 July). More details here:
We look forward to welcoming everyone to the Anatomical Society Winter Meeting which will be hosted by the University College Dublin from the 5th-7th January 2022.
Registration now open. See our website for more details:
#Anatsocwinter21
The wait is over! The virtual Anatomical Society Summer Meeting 2021
#anatsocsummer21
hosted by the University of Glasgow starts today
Day 1 programme includes neuroanatomy & education symposia, young investigator talks and the Sophie Miller Prize Talk
Happy World Anatomy Day to all our members and wider audience. We would like to share a message with you from the President of
@AnatomyIfaa
, Prof. Beverley Kramer
#WorldAnatomyDay
Follow the link here
Next up from our recently submitted careers profile is
@claireconwayphd
, Research Lecturer in Anatomy,
@RCSI_Irl
. “... follow your interests, don’t be afraid of a challenge, & keep an open mind as to career options” Profile:
#careersinanatomy
#anatomy
Who's going? Less than three weeks to go until
@IFAA2019
#IFAA2019
! Tell us what you're presenting and what you're looking forward to the most at the conference.
We hope you had a nice evening last night and thanks to local Bangor students and
@DanyaStone
for a organising a great early career social
#anatsocsummer23
Do you follow our social media, but are still unsure what an anatomist does? Our colleagues
@UoBrisAnatomy
have published a video highlighting the range of careers and research that include anatomy -
Two new vacancies have become available at
@UofGlasgow
1. Lecturer in Anatomy (open ended and full-time)
2. Lecturer in Anatomy (maternity cover)
Full information available on the vacancies page of the website here
It’s only right that we recognise the efforts of our past presidents. Today the President’s Medal is awarded to Alan Boyde (2001-2003), Ceri Devis (2011-2013) and Clive Lee (2014-2016).
#AnatSocWinter21
Only one week to go until the Anatomical Society Virtual Summer Meeting 2021, hosted online by the University of Glasgow
#AnatSocSummer21
Register now for free until 5pm July 5th: Full programme available here:
The Anatomical Society is delighted to announce that the recipient of the 2021 Anatomical Society Prize is Professor Gillian Morriss-Kay for her significant contributions in the field of morphological science. For more details see here
Today, we
@anat_soc
express our utmost gratitude to the individuals who have donated their bodies for the advancement of anatomical science. Your contributions have paved the way for deeper understanding and progress in medical education and research.
#Anatomy
#BodyDonation
Congratulations to the Anat Society Honorary Secretary
@DocMatthan
,
@UniofNewcastle
, on receiving a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) Award for excellence in teaching within Anatomy and for innovative teaching approaches. More details here:
World Anatomy Day is fast approaching on 15th October
IFAA are hosting a FREE virtual symposium to celebrate the day
Full details and information for registration are available on the website in the news section or here
Here’s a covid safe
#PhD
viva celebration in the car park of the new
@HICLancaster
! Passed with minor corrections and enjoyed discussing my project with the examiners! Huge thanks to
@Adatomy
and
@DrJemmaKerns
for being the absolute best supervisors.
IFAA 2019 abstracts published in Journal of Anatomy
You may now access the supplement through Wiley Online Library (WOL) or via this link or by visiting our website news area here
Calling all anatomy educators:
Please let us know your suggestions for any online anatomy education resources that we can add to our collection and share widely.
@DrHannahShaw
#anatomy
#anatomyed
#anated
It is our absolute delight to announce that Rebecca Shepherd
@special_stains
(AS funded PhD student) from Lancaster Uni. has been awarded Gold Medal in STEM Biosciences category for Britain. Full details here Dr Adam Taylor
@adatomy
is primary supervisor
PROUDLY HOSTED BY THE ANATOMICAL SOCIETY
THE 19TH CONGRESS OF THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF ASSOCIATIONS OF ANATOMISTS
EXCEL, LONDON, UK
9-11 AUGUST 2019
@anat_soc
@IFAA2019
#IFAA2019
Anatomical Society Best Image Prize Summer 2021!
Calling all anatomical scientists....
The deadline for the next Best Image Prize is 31st May 2021.
Full information on the prize and how to apply can be found here
Attached is the Oct. 2020 winner!
The Anat Soc Education Committee are planning a series of events/workshops for next year to support those in anatomy education. What are the most important topics we should be including? Please see & complete the form outlining what you want to see!
Registration is now open for
#anatsocwinter
. It will be hosted by the Human Anatomy Resource Centre
@LivUni
on 3rd-5th Jan 2024 ! Talks allied to a broad craniofacial theme will form the core of the meeting with a range of other topics included as well.
Calling for Applicants for the 2021-22 Anatomy Training Programme.
The programme offers anatomy and pedagogical skills training. For more info on how to apply see
Deadline is 1st August 2021
'Anatomy for ALL: Making Anatomy Accessible' by Dr Catrin Rutland, University of Nottingham. Despite COVID19 restrictions this proudly sponsored outreach project (Outreach Grant) ran throughout 2020 providing anatomical science communication for the public
Many thanks to all of the organisers, speakers, delegates and tweeps for making it a successful, stimulating and inspiring Anatomical Society Winter Meeting 2019
#anatsocwinter19
in Lancaster
@LancasterUni
. We look forward to seeing you all in Glasgow for
#anatsocsummer20
Dr Jason Organ
@OrganJM
, University of Indiana, has been awarded funding to attend outreach events including Celebrate Science Indiana, which aims to educate families/young children about their own anatomy and the importance of science. Full info here
A departmental seminar grant was awarded to Dr Iain Keenan (Newcastle University) to host Mr Leonard Shapiro (University of Cape Town) for art based anatomy education workshops. The image below shows what they got up to! Read the report here -->
We are all very excited for
#AnatSocSummerEdinburgh
! This is a joint Anatomical Society & Anatomische Gesellschaft with the theme 'From Organ Homeostasis to Healthspan: 25th Anniversary of Aging Cell'. Start planning your attendance at
VACANCIES: Newcastle University are seeking 2 Lecturers in Anatomy.
Closing date for applications is 20th July 2020.
Full details are available here or on the Vacancies page of the website.
We are pleased to share The Anatomical Society Core Embryology Syllabus for undergraduate medicine
For further information please contact either: Dr Jane Holland at jholland
@rcsi
.ie or the Education Committee at education
@anatsoc
.org.uk
As part of the summer meeting
#anatsocsummer18
in Oxford 23rd-25th July...
The Art of Anatomy: artists and scientists in conversation - exhibition 14-25 July 2018
More details: and
We are looking forward to seeing you all 🌟IN PERSON🌟 in Dublin’s Fair City for three days of exciting talks and catch-ups with friends old and new. Safe travels and see you all tomorrow!
#anatsocwinter21
Runner-Up Best Image (Scientific Category) is awarded to Mr Cian O’Connor for 'Super Resolution Astrocyte'. A >100-day old patient-derived astrocyte is shown here using a technique known as stimulated emission depletion which allows for enhanced resolution.
Congratulations to the recipient of our Dr Sophie Miller Memorial Prize Lecture - Mr Cian O'Connor
@OptimisticBio
(RCSI), who also received a Barclay-Smith Travelling Fund to attend the conference. See his associated report here: