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The research goal of the Department is to produce excellent biomedical research that is recognised nationally and internationally by:

  1. Promoting a research culture which encourages excellence in research.
  2. Providing an optimal physical environment for research.
  3. Providing the necessary infrastructure for high quality research.
  4. Promoting the strategic development of research capacity.

The Department has over 50 staff employed in research, of which two thirds are fully research funded. Research in the Department is supported by a Research Committee.

The major areas of research activity within the Department are:
  • neuroscience
  • reproductive biology
  • developmental biology
  • clinical and functional anatomy
  • biological anthropology
  • cell biology

Research Group Websites:

Anderson Neuroendocrinology Research Group

Basal Ganglia Research Group

The Bioarchaeology of Children Research Group

Centre for Neuroendocrinology

Clinical Anatomy Research Group

The Gemmell Lab

The Gold Lab

Laboratory of Developmental Neuroendocrinology

Molecular Embryology Group

Wilson/Duxson Research Group
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.


Upcoming Seminars

Study Anatomy
Study the Science of Anatomy
Anatomy Museum
Click here to view a short video about the W.D. Trotter Anatomy Museum which aired on TVNZ Heartland.
Postgraduate Study
Available projects and scholarships .
PGDipSurgAnat
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.