Acknowledgements

The Virtual Microscopy Database (VMD) is the result of the vision, dedication, and collaborative efforts of educators, researchers, institutions, and organizations committed to advancing histology and anatomical sciences education. We gratefully acknowledge the individuals and organizations whose financial support, technical expertise, guidance, and contributions have made the development, growth, and continued operation of this educational resource possible.

Our Supporters

American Association for Anatomy (AAA)

We extend our sincere appreciation to the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) for its foundational support through an Innovation Grant and its continued commitment to the VMD. This support was instrumental in establishing a collaborative platform for sharing high-quality virtual microscopy resources among educators and researchers worldwide.

MBF Bioscience

We are deeply grateful to MBF Bioscience (Williston, Vermont) for its invaluable technological support and expertise. In particular, we recognize Jack Glaser and Dr. Nate O'Connor for generously providing imaging and file-archiving software and dedicating substantial time and effort to integrating these technologies into the VMD platform. Their contributions were essential to establishing the database's technical infrastructure and functionality.

Anatomical Sciences Education (ASE)

We gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by Anatomical Sciences Education (ASE), an official journal of the American Association for Anatomy. Its contribution has supported the development and maintenance of the VMD as a resource for anatomical sciences education.

Individual Contributions and Professional Collaboration

Dr. Bob Ogilvie: University of South Carolina

We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Bob Ogilvie for his valuable guidance, expertise, and advice throughout the development of the VMD. His contributions helped support the successful establishment of this collaborative initiative.

AAA Digital Microscopy Interest Group

We thank our colleagues in the AAA Digital Microscopy Interest Group for their insightful suggestions, encouragement, and willingness to contribute virtual slide collections. Their collaborative spirit continues to reflect the shared commitment to advancing digital microscopy in education.

Derick Brown: Jerronimo Brown Studio

We gratefully recognize Derick Brown of Jerronimo Brown Studio (Alexandria, Virginia) for designing the VMD logo, providing a distinctive visual identity for the platform.

Our Contributing Institutions and Community

The continued growth and educational value of the VMD depend on the generosity of educators, researchers, and institutions that share their digital microscopy resources. We sincerely thank all contributing institutions, image donors, and members of the VMD community for their commitment to resource sharing, educational accessibility, and scholarly collaboration.

Together, these contributions have helped transform the VMD into a collaborative educational resource that connects institutions, supports educators, and advances histology and anatomical sciences education worldwide.