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Exceptional Thesis for Clinical Anatomy Student
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
ImageCongratulations to Abby Moore whose PhD thesis has been placed on the Health Sciences Division List of Exceptional PhD Theses.  Abby’s thesis, entitled “Anatomical aspects of iatrogenic nerve injury”, was examined by three examiners, and subsequently defended at an oral examination.  The examiners were impressed by the originality and value of the research, the impact it may have on clinical practice, and her ability to communicate critical and analytical results from her studies.

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Students Present Research Seminars
Monday, 13 May 2013
ImageSix 400-level research students recently presented seminars to the Department outlining their research plans as part of their postgraduate study.  The students were assessed on the content of their presentation, including the hypotheses and methods of their research and expected outcomes, as part of the ANAT 458 paper: Current topics in anatomical science.

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Learning the Anatomy of the Honeybee
Friday, 19 April 2013
ImageOver the course of the first term, the Anderson Bay School junior classes have been learning about honeybees.  Dr Megan Wilson visited the school to help the children learn about the biology of the honeybee.  She set up a mini-laboratory class at the school to help the children understand why scientists are so interested in honeybees.
 
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Acupuncture as a Treatment for Diabetes
Tuesday, 09 April 2013

ImageSenior Lecturer Dr Phil Peplow and a colleague, Professor David Baxter from the School of Physiotherapy, have contributed a chapter to the recently published book Traditional Chinese Medicine – Scientific Basis for Its Use.  The chapter, entitled “Translational Approach to Treating Diabetes Using Acupuncture or Electroacupuncture” focuses on clinical trials and animal studies in relation to the use of acupuncture and electroacupuncture as a treatment for diabetes.

 

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Assistant Editor for Top Ranked Journal
Monday, 25 March 2013
ImageCongratulations to Dr Jon Cornwall who was recently appointed to the editorial board of the top ranked science education journal Anatomical Sciences Education (impact factor 2.976).  The journal’s readership includes academics involved or interested in anatomical teaching and education.
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Departmental Seminar



Tuesday 28 May 2013
Time: 1-2pm
Venue: D’Ath Lecture Theatre, First Floor, Hercus Building

Dr Justin Keogh Bond University Gold Coast, Queensland
" Weight loss in older adults benefits of exercise"

Dr Keogh's research focuses on understanding the acute stresses, and the chronic adaptations resulting from a range of physical activities. His research focuses on athletic populations and older adults, where both general and specific therapeutic physical activity may have differing effects and various motives and barriers to continual participation.


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Postgraduate Study
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Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy

Applications for 2013 open on 1 October 2012. Click here for further information.

Classic Citations

A citation classic recognises outstanding papers that have been published by staff and students of the Department of Anatomy. View our Classic Citations.