The Virtual Microscopy Database (VMD) features thousands of high-resolution digital microscopy slides from 26 collections, providing a diverse and continuously expanding resource for histology education, research, and scholarship. These collections are made possible through the generous contributions of educational and research institutions worldwide. By sharing their digital microscopy resources, our contributing institutions help advance anatomical sciences education, promote academic collaboration, and expand access to high-quality histological specimens.
26 Contributing Collections | 8 Countries/Regions | One Collaborative Educational Resource
We gratefully acknowledge the following institutions for their valuable contributions to the VMD:
Cardiff University — United Kingdom
Drexel University — United States
Kaohsiung Medical University — Taiwan
Loma Linda University – Division of Human Anatomy — United States
Nova Southeastern University — United States
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences — United States
Tufts University – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine — United States
University of British Columbia — Canada
University of Buckingham — United Kingdom
University of California, San Francisco — United States
University of Cincinnati — United States
University of Colorado — United States
University of Concepción — Chile
University of Iowa – Virtual Slidebox — United States
University of Kansas School of Medicine — United States
University of Michigan — United States
University of Mississippi Medical Center — United States
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine — United States
University of Pittsburgh — United States
University of São Paulo – School of Dentistry — Brazil
University of South Carolina — United States
University of South Dakota — United States
University of Tasmania — Australia
University of Vigo — Spain
University of Virginia — United States
Virginia Commonwealth University — United States
The VMD continues to welcome contributions from institutions worldwide. Together, we are building an accessible and collaborative educational resource that supports the next generation of anatomical sciences educators, researchers, and learners.
Please note: VMD database access is currently limited to faculty, staff, and investigators affiliated with educational or research institutions.