BRITTNEY TATCHELL, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Rochester’s School of Medicine and Dentistry.  She earned her M.A. in Biological Anthropology from Binghamton University and her Ph.D. in Anatomy Education from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.  She currently teaches gross anatomy, histology, osteology, and neuroanatomy content to medical and graduate students.  Her research focuses on improving the quality of anatomy education through computer modeling, 3D printing, and development of kinesthetic learning activities. 

JAILENNE I. QUIÑONES-RODRÍGUEZ, Ph.D., M.A., is an Assistant Professor of Anatomical Sciences at Sam Houston State University Russell and Glenda Gordy College of Osteopathic Medicine. She teaches clinical anatomy, histology, and embryology to medical students and has served as Clinical Anatomy Course Director for multiple years. Her scholarly work focuses on anatomical sciences education, population-based cadaveric research, and integrating emerging technologies, including virtual reality and 3D-printed models, into medical education. Her contributions to research, education, and academic service have been recognized through multiple awards and honors. She is passionate about making anatomical education more accessible, engaging, and clinically relevant while mentoring future healthcare professionals, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and advancing innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

LONNIE LYBARGER, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine within the College of Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He teaches histology, cell biology, and immunology to undergraduates, graduate students, and medical students. He serves as the Director of the department’s Master of Science program and as Discipline Director for Histology and Cell Biology, overseeing the integration of this content throughout the medical curriculum. He is passionate about histology education and helping others appreciate, learn, and apply histology in their own career paths. He also enjoys connecting with and learning from his colleagues and each new generation of students.   

TRAVIS L. McCUMBER, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Anatomy at the University of Nebraska Medical Center - College of Medicine. He teaches anatomy and histology to medical, physician assistant, and graduate students. Dr. McCumber serves as the Co-Director of the UNMC Master of Medical Anatomy Program, participates in all Phase 1 Blocks of the medical student curriculum, and co-directs the Structure and Development of the Human Body course for physician assistant students. His educational scholarship includes curricular development and assessment, with a specific interest in dynamic small-group and laboratory activities in relation to student learning and retention. 

HAVIVA M. GOLDMAN, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She is the Course Director for Medical Microanatomy at Drexel University College of Medicine and also teaches extensively in Gross Anatomy. She has received numerous teaching awards, including the 2013 Basic Science Educator Award and the 2014 Lindback Award. She has developed numerous web-based microanatomy resources and in-class active learning exercises for students using virtual microscope images. She also maintains an active lab with a focus on bone biology, utilizing histological, imaging and mechanical methods to examine structure-function relationships in bone during growth and with aging.

MICHAEL HORTSCH, Ph.D., is professor in the Departments of Cell and Developmental Biology and of Learning Health Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Since 1991 he has taught medical and dental histology at the University of Michigan and is currently component director of both dental and medical histology and the course director of an undergraduate/graduate histology course at the University of Michigan. He is a recipient of the 2012 Kaiser Permanente Award for Excellence in Pre-clinical Teaching from the University of Michigan Medical School and the 2013 University of Michigan Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize for his SecondLook™ series of mobile review applications. He is interested in the development of novel electronic teaching tools, like mobile learning apps, eBooks, and educational websites, and to research how these new resources impact students’ learning.

LISA M.J. LEE, Ph.D., PA(ASCP)CM, is an associate professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Lee teaches histology, embryology, and gross anatomy to medical and dental students and serves as the course director of both histology and embryology offered to graduate students in the Modern Human Anatomy Program. She is a recipient of the 2015 Chancellor’s Teaching Recognition Award from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the 2010 Excellence in Teaching Award from the Ohio State University School of Medicine. Dr. Lee’s overarching professional goals are to make anatomical sciences education impactful, accessible, and long-lasting. To that end, her research and scholarly endeavors are in human-computer interaction in digital learning environments, evidence-based digital resource development, and training the next generation of anatomical scientists and educators.

The American Association for Anatomy was founded by Joseph Leidy in Washington, D.C. in 1888 for the “advancement of anatomical science.” Today, via research, education, and professional development activities, AAA serves as the professional home for an international community of biomedical researchers and educators focusing on the structural foundation of health and disease.

Mission: Advancing anatomical science through research, education, and professional development.

Vision: Inspiring scientific curiosity and discovery.

AAA is a nonprofit scientific organization with tax-exempt status. AAA is an organizational  member of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) , a coalition of 31 independent societies that play an active role in advocating for the interests of biomedical and life scientists to Congress and other scientific bodies.

Founded as MicroBrightField, Inc. in 1988, we changed our name to MBF Bioscience in 2005, as part of our efforts to demonstrate that our product and service offerings have broadened. While we specialize in neuroscience research, our products are also used extensively in stem cell research, lung, kidney, reproductive, cardiac, and toxicology research.

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The Buonacorsi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit LLC created to support projects in the arts, sciences, and technology that promise to provide a long-lasting positive impact on the human condition (http://buonacorsi.org). The foundation was created by a group of descendants of the noble Buonacorsi di Pistoia family, originating from the Tuscany region of Italy. The name Buonacorsi derives from buona = good, and corso = course, path, or stream. The family name can be traced to Buonacorso Pitti di Semifonte, whose grandson, Buonacorso di Baronto, was one of Pistoia's elders in 1377.