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Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · May 1

Join us for the IAS Autumn Scientific Meeting 2025, happening @BristolUni on 1–2 September 2025. Connect, learn, and advance anatomical sciences with peers from around the globe.
📍 Bristol, UK
🔗 anatomical-sciences.org.uk/events-and-meetings
#IAS2025 #AnatomyConference #AnatomicalSciences😀

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Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 6d

The winner of the Marjorie England Dissection Prize is Desiree Botana, University of Liverpool, for her entry “Posterior Aspect of the Head and Neck.”
The judges recognised Desiree’s work for its accuracy, clarity, and contribution to anatomical learning.
Congratulations Desiree!

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Surgeons' Hall Museums @surgeonshall.bsky.social · 8d

This wax anatomical model of the human face is from the mid 20th century. Models like this would allow students to study teeth and nerves. Each anatomical landmark is numbered.

An anatomical model showing a dissection of the face. There are small circles with numbers on various different structures. The model is in a glass case.

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Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 8d

• Ed Zealley and Maisie Saunders, University of Bristol – “Musculoskeletal Dissection of a Domestic Donkey (Equus asinus)”
• Ed Zealley, University of Bristol – “Dissection of the Foregut Viscera”
These dissections were all recognised for their technical skill and teaching value. Congratulations!

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 8d

The Marjorie England Dissection Prize honours excellence in dissection. Merit awards this year go to:
• Humayra Tabassum Bakar, University of St Andrews – “A Regional Cadaveric Dissection of the Head, Neck, Thorax and Posterior Abdominal Wall”
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Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 9d

The winner of the Terrence Williamson Museum Prize is Kirsty Nelson, University of Bristol, for her entry “Exploded Dog Skull.”
This preparation combined scientific accuracy with creative display, allowing clear visualisation of the structures! Congratulations Kirsty!

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 11d

Kirsty Nelson, University of Bristol
“Articulated Skeleton of a Fox”. Kirsty Nelson, University of Bristol
“Moveable Canine Forelimb Articulation”

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 11d

The Terrence Williamson Museum Prize celebrates anatomical preparation. Merit awards this year go to: Amber Foley, Samuel Snowdon and Daniel Heaton, University of Oxford
“Preparation of a Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm Pathology Specimen”;

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations to this year's winner of the student dissection prize: Charlotte Kersey, University of Cambridge for her submission “Superficial Dissection of the Right Palm with Reflected Palmar Aponeurosis”. The panel were blown away with your technical skill and knowledge. 👏

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 16d

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is recruiting two Skills Centre Technicians to join their Surgical Skills team. Both vacancies are full time, one role is permanent, and the other is fixed term (18 months).
Apply now via their website: lnkd.in/eQUEZ5_A

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 17d

Charlotte Moneypenny and Jan van Dijk, King’s College London & City St George’s
“Visualisation of the Ulnar, Median and Superficial Radial Nerve (Homo sapiens)”

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 17d

Suet Yi Allis Lai, Imperial College London
“From Skin to Sole: A Layered Exploration of the Plantar Foot”
David Ku Chian Luk, University of Cambridge
“Palmar Aspect of Left Hand”

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 17d

Yasser Abdelghani, Imperial College London
“Brainstem Mapping: Spatial Relationships Between the Circle of Willis and Cranial Nerve Roots”.
Megan Bunter, University of Cambridge
“Superficial Structures of the Left Distal Forearm and Hand (Anterior View)”

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 17d

The IAS Student Dissection Prize had an excellent field this year. Here are the merit awards (a thread...)

a gold trophy with a laurel wreath around it and the words well done on a gold ribbon

ALT: a gold trophy with a laurel wreath around it and the words well done on a gold ribbon

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Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · 18d

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is hiring an Anatomy Facility Manager. Lead daily operations, manage the technical team, and support teaching and research. Salary £38,784–£46,049. Apply by 9 Oct 2025: jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/25dec57c...

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · Sep 10

IAS awards celebrate excellence in dissection, museum preparation, student dissection, and open entries. Winners receive plaques. Merits reward entries scoring over 75%. www.anatomical-sciences.org.uk/competitions/

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · Sep 9

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you to the fantastic Anatomy team at Bristol for putting together such a great programme and meeting! It was lovely to see the meeting so well attended! Thank you for being such excellent hosts - you're all stars! 🤩

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · Sep 2

Laura Oliver shares with us how she works with the team at the School of Anatomy at Bristol to create fun and engaging social media content, and drive their 100% engagement with the #NSS survey.

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · Sep 2

Lucy Hyde is talking to us about how this project allowed her to humanise some of our long-forgotten skeletal collections.

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · Sep 2

Were exploring diversity within dissection with Alex Impedovo from the University of Nottingham

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · Sep 2

Day two of our Autumn Scientific Meeting kicks off (pun intended) with Dr Suzanne Scott talking to us about our hips - and anatomically informed movement. #anatomy #humananatomy #mskanatomy #sportsmedicine

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · Sep 1

That's all folks! Thanks to our fabulous hosts Bristol School of Anatomy for such a thought-provoking and engaging programme! Looking forward to day 2!

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Up next - Kirsty Nelson shares her amazing and award-winning osteological preparation skills with us.

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Up next - Ed Zealley introduces us to his bespoke student internship programme and how he introduces technical careers and techniques to undergraduate students!

Institute of Anatomical Sciences @iasanatomy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Dr Rebecca Shepherd introducing us to Raman Spectroscopy, and how a lunch with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social lead to this fascinating conservation project!

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