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MSc anatomy students showcase cadaveric research at international conferences

03 March, 2026

A group of MSc anatomy students, under the supervision of Abduelmenem Alashkham, successfully had…

New study maps thoracic vertebrae anatomy

03 March, 2026

A 2025 study in the International Journal of Morphology has provided a comprehensive morphometric…

New study links spine and pelvis morphology to kyphosis risk

03 March, 2026

A recent study in the European Spine Journal investigates how thoracic vertebrae and pelvic…

New study examines microstructural organisation of the human acetabular labrum

03 March, 2026

Abdulaziz A. Alomiery, a former MSc and PhD graduate in Anatomy, together with Andrew C. Hall,…

Former PhD students publish a review on sternoclavicular joint osteoarthritis

03 March, 2026

Former PhD students Sophie Mok, Yousef Almajed and Abdulaziz Alomiery, under the supervision of…

Former MSc anatomy students identify rare sciatic nerve variation

03 March, 2026

A team of former MSc Anatomy students Rasyidah Rehir, Jun Mun Teoh, Sumar Chan, Raghad Abdulaziz…

ATLAS delivers a charity heart-themed event at the Anatomical Museum Open Day, 14th February 2026

19 February, 2026

The Anatomical Museum held their monthly open day on the 14th February to coincide with Valentine’s…

Sophie Mok passes PhD viva!

19 February, 2026

Sophie Mok, an Anatomical Sciences PhD student and previous MSc in Human Anatomy graduate…

New methods of enthesis model development published by the Paxton Lab

19 February, 2026

Dr Vinothini Prabhakaran and Dr Jennifer Paxton have recently published a new paper in the journal…

Native American remains return to mainland US in repatriation first

29 January, 2026

Edinburgh has completed what is believed to be the first ever international repatriation of…

ATLAS Festive Events raise money for Scottish Action for Mental Health

05 January, 2026

The ATLAS Facility wrapped up 2025 with a series of Festive Craft events, where staff and students…

The Art of the Brain workshop visits local primary school

10 December, 2025

On Monday 8th December, ATLAS and the ATLAS Ambassadors shared their Art of the Brain workshop in a…

A Reflection on ‘An Evening in Anatomy’ – World Anatomy Day 2025!

14 November, 2025

One month ago, the newly-established Department of Anatomy officially opened its doors for the…

Anatomy@Edinburgh – the story behind the logo!

23 October, 2025

To celebrate the launch of Edinburgh Medical School and the new Anatomy Department, we thought we…

Join us for doors-open “An Evening in Anatomy”, Friday October 17th 2025

29 September, 2025

Join us for an evening of anatomy-themed talks and activities in the historic Old Medical School to…

Anatomical Society Image award – Runner up prize awarded!

27 August, 2025

Dr Jennifer Paxton and AD4 honours student, Iona Eldhose, are the recipients of the Anatomical…

New insights into how the nerve-muscle connection fails in MND

06 August, 2025

Research supervised by Tom Gillingwater and Helena Chaytow has found that the CCL2-CCR2 axis plays…

Anatomy and ATLAS at the Sutton Trust Summer School

23 July, 2025

Anatomy@Edinburgh recently played a major role in the Edinburgh Medical School-Sutton Trust summer…

The first Anatomical Sciences Summer School welcomes an international cohort to Edinburgh

16 July, 2025

Last week, Anatomy@Edinburgh has the pleasure of hosting its first ever Summer School for the…

Zetta Mahlil completes successful internship in the ATLAS Facility

16 July, 2025

Second year medical student, Zetta Mahlil, recently completed a highly productive 6-week internship…