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Full Schedule

Full Schedule

  • Friday, April 17, 2026
  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM US MDT
    Clinical Anatomy Meets Embodied Practice: A Yoga-Based Educational Framework
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM US MDT
    From File to Femur: A Hands-On 3D Printing Workshop for Anatomical Sciences Educators
    Co-Chair: Andrew S. Cale, PhD, MS – Indiana University School of Medicine - Indianapolis
    Co-Chair: Maureen Estevez Stabio, PhD – University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM US MDT
    Elucidating the Gross, Functional and Fascicular Organization of Peripheral Nerves
    Chair: Andrew Crofton, PhD – University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM US MDT
    Elucidating the Gross, Functional and Fascicular Organization of Peripheral Nerves Targeted via Neuromodulation
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM US MDT
    Microanatomy of Color: Novel Discoveries from Hierarchical Scales of Color Production in Feathers
    Co-Chair: Jenna M. McCullough – Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and UCLA
    Co-Chair: Rosalyn Price-Waldman, PhD – Princeton University
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM US MDT
    Navigating the Publishing Landscape in Anatomical Sciences: Integrity, Innovation, and Impact
    Chair: James Cray, PhD – The Ohio State University College of Medicine
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM US MDT
    Reduce, Respect, Rethink: Sustainability in Anatomy Education
    Co-Chair: Ruby Martini, MS – University of Colorado School of Medicine
    Co-Chair: Kelsey Byers, MPH – University of California Office of the President
  • 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM US MDT
    Buddy Meetup
  • 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM US MDT
    Networking Break
  • 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM US MDT
    Henry Gray Distinguished Educator Award Lecture
    Speaker: Leslie P. Gartner, PhD – School of Dentistry, University of Maryland
  • 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM US MDT
    Plenary Speaker, Jason Malaney
  • 7:15 PM - 9:00 PM US MDT
    Welcome Reception
  • 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM US MDT
    Student Meetup #1
  • Saturday, April 18, 2026
  • 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM US MDT
    ASE Editorial Board Meeting (invitation only)
  • 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM US MDT
    Professional Development Committee (invitation only)
  • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM US MDT
    Coffee with the President
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM US MDT
    Education Platform Session #1
    Chair: Kristina Lisk, PhD, MSc, BScH – University of Toronto
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM US MDT
    From Molecular Mechanisms to Morphological Diversity in Limb Development
    Chair: David M. Ornitz, PhD, MD – Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM US MDT
    Harnessing AI to Generate Novel Educational Tools in Anatomical and Health Sciences
    Co-Chair: Josh Johnson – University of Idaho, School of Health and Medical Professions
    Co-Chair: Tyler Bland, PhD – University of Idaho
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM US MDT
    Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies in Repeat Expansion Disorders
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM US MDT
    Student Meetup #2
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM US MDT
    Exhibit Hall Open
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM US MDT
    How Important is Coronary Circulation: Development, Function and Regeneration of Coronary Vessels in Non-traditional Vertebrate Models
    Chair: Tomasz Owerkowicz – California State University, San Bernardino
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM US MDT
    Imaging Platform
    Chair: Andrew H. Lee – Midwestern University
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM US MDT
    Sound Across Scales: Reception of Sound in Mammals
    Chair: Alec T. Wilken, BS, MS, PhD – University of Missouri School of Medicine
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM US MDT
    Uniting Generative AI and Metacognitive Skills to Guide Self-Directed Learning in Anatomy Education (Workshop)

    Co-Chair: Marli Crabtree – Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Anatomy

    Co-Chair: Alicia Morgan, PhD – Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Speaker: Deborah Neidich – Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Speaker: Claire Stoudemire, PhD – UConn School of Medicine

    Speaker: Oheneba Boadum, MD, MA, MS, PhD – Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM US MDT
    Bioethical Unicorns Meet & Greet
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM US MDT
    Lunch & Learn: Pick and Probe: Focused Conversations Across Anatomy
  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM US MDT
    AACBNC Board Meeting (invitation only)
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Anatomy Scholars Program Meeting (invitation only)
  • 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM US MDT
    Elevating Learning and Labs with Lippincott® Anatomy Solutions, including the newly enhanced Acland’s Video Atlas of Human Anatomy®
  • 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM US MDT
    Exhibit Hall Open
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Beyond Teaching & Learning: Transforming Anatomy Education
    Co-Chair: Bailey Lo – University of British Columbia
    Co-Chair: Claudia Krebs – University of British Columbia
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Beyond Teaching & Learning: Transforming Anatomy Education Through Learning Experience Design
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Cardiovascular Biology Platform
    Chair: Sumitra Miriyala, PHd,MPH,MBA,FAHA – Kirksville College of Medicine- A. Still University
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Historical Antecedents Underlying Variation of the Craniofacial Complex and Human Disease Etiologies
    Chair: Matthew Harris – Harvard Medical School; Boston Children's Hospital
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine – Growing the Future of Anatomy and Human Health
  • 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM US MDT
    Henry Gray Scientific Achievement Award Lecture
    Speaker: David M. Ornitz, PhD, MD – Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM US MDT
    Keynote Speaker, Saul Villeda
  • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM US MDT
    Poster Session - Saturday
  • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM US MDT
    Embryology Meetup
  • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM US MDT
    Ethics Documentary Screening: The trade in human skulls from the colonial era - A disturbing legacy.
  • Sunday, April 19, 2026
  • 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM US MDT
    AR Editorial Board Meeting (invitation only)
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM US MDT
    AAA Members Business Meeting
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM US MDT
    Anatomy Starts Here: Addressing the Challenges of Undergraduate Education
    Co-Chair: Kristin Stover, PhD – The Ohio State University, College of Medicine
    Co-Chair: Stacey Dunham, PhD – Indiana University School of Medicine - Bloomington
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM US MDT
    Feeding Throughout the Lifetime: A Multidisciplinary Look at Development and Dysfunction
    Co-Chair: Rachel A. Menegaz, Ph.D – University of North Texas Health Science Center
    Co-Chair: Courtney A. Miller, PhD – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM US MDT
    Moving Away from Vertical Mentoring: Try out Horizontal, Circular, and Flash Mentoring
    Co-Chair: Radhika Atit, Ph.D – Case Western Reserve University
    Co-Chair: Ahdeah Pajoohesh-Ganji, PhD, MEd – George Washington University
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM US MDT
    The Nucleolus – Small but Mighty
    Chair: Kristin Watt, PhD – University of Colorado Anschutz
  • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM US MDT
    Exhibit Hall Open
  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM US MDT
    Employment Connections/Job Seekers Meetup
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM US MDT
    Education Platform Session #2
    Chair: Nicole DeVaul, PhD, MA – The George Washington University
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM US MDT
    Form, Function and Evolution Platform
    Chair: Frederick R. Foster – Ohio State University
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM US MDT
    Master Class - The Anatomy, Function and Physiology of Respiration
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM US MDT
    Morphological Sciences Award Symposium
    Chair: Matthew Vickaryous, BSc, MSc, PhD – University of Guelph
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM US MDT
    Poster Roundtable: Feeding Throughout the Lifetime: A Multidisciplinary Look at Development and Dysfunction
    Co-Chair: Rachel A. Menegaz, Ph.D – University of North Texas Health Science Center
    Co-Chair: Courtney A. Miller, PhD – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM US MDT
    Black in Anatomy Meetup
  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM US MDT
    AAA Committee Lunch
  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM US MDT
    Lunch & Learn: Pointers on Professional Development for Academic Careers in Anatomy with Panel Discussion
  • 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM US MDT
    Beyond the Pilot: Deepening VH Dissector XR Integration Across the Medical Curriculum
  • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM US MDT
    Exhibit Hall Open
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM US MDT
    Poster Session - Sunday
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM US MDT
    Cell Biology Award Symposium
    Chair: Katheryn E. Rothenberg, PhD – University of Iowa
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM US MDT
    Evolution of Functional Specialization in Birds
    Chair: Casey M. Holliday, Ph.D – University of Missouri
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM US MDT
    Evolution of Functional Specializations in Birds
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM US MDT
    Getting the Skeletons out of the Closet: Taking the Next Steps in Managing Legacy Anatomical Collections
    Co-Chair: Brandi Schmitt, MS – University of California Office of the President
    Co-Chair: Travis L. McCumber, PhD – University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM US MDT
    International Perspectives of Anatomy Outreach
    Chair: Victoria Gomez – Indiana University School of Medicine
  • 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM US MDT
    Meetup for 2nd & 3rd Timers
  • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM US MDT
    Fellows Meeting (invitation only)
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM US MDT
    Trivia Night
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM US MDT
    Fellows Reception (invitation only)
  • Monday, April 20, 2026
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM US MDT
    Comparative Craniofacial Platform
    Chair: Lorena Maili – Stowers Institute for Medical Research
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM US MDT
    Developmental Biology Award Symposium
    Chair: Kristin Artinger, Ph.D – University of Minnesota
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM US MDT
    Education Platform Session #3
    Chair: Victor Taylor – George Washington University
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM US MDT
    Guardians on the Edge: Glial Cells at the Crossroads of Neurotoxicity and Disease
    Chair: Smart I. Mbagwu, PhD – Nnamdi Azikiwe University
  • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM US MDT
    Exhibit Hall Open
  • 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM US MDT
    Poster Session - Monday
  • 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM US MDT
    Lunch & Learn
    Chair: Aidan Ruth, PhD – Saint Louis University
    Chair: Adam Hartstone-Rose – North Carolina State University
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Beyond Reproduction: Representations of Sexual Function
    Chair: Brenda K. Anak Ganeng, M.S. – Indiana University School of Medicine
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Beyond Reproduction: Representations of Sexual Function in Anatomy Education
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Form-function Relationships Among the Cranial, Appendicular, and Axial Skeletons
    Chair: Chris Law, Ph.D – University of Washington
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Neurobiology Award Symposium
    Chair: Ralph Marcucio, Ph.D – UCSF
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Seeing is Understanding: Visual Communication Strategies
    Chair: Aidan Ruth, PhD – Saint Louis University
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM US MDT
    Seeing is Understanding: Visual Communication Strategies in the Anatomical Sciences
  • 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM US MDT
    Development as a Continuum: Patterning and Post-patterning Events Driving Vertebrate Morphogenesis, Body Plan Evolution, and Disease
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM US MDT
    Development as a Continuum: Patterning and Post-patterning Events Driving Vertebrate Morphogenesis, Body Plan Evolution, and Disease
    Chair: Raul E. Diaz, Jr., MA, PhD – California State University Los Angeles
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM US MDT
    Education Platform Session #4
    Chair: Victoria A. Roach, Ph.D – University of Washington
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM US MDT
    Post-Transcriptional Regulation Shapes Anatomy
    Co-Chair: Soma Dash – University At Albany
    Co-Chair: Erica Hutchins, PhD – University of California at San Francisco
  • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM US MDT
    Closing Awards Ceremony and Reception