Dr Marcela Bezdickova, Associate Professor in Anatomy, Swansea University Medical School. She leads the team organising the conference, which includes sessions on many aspects of human anatomy.
Experts in anatomy from different countries are to gather in Swansea on 27-30 June as the University hosts the 15th International Symposium of Clinical and Applied Anatomy (ISCAA).
The aim is to explore and share the latest advances and breakthroughs in the field of anatomy from around the world.
Founded in 2009, the ISCAA brings together scientists involved in the practical application of anatomical research in all sectors, such as clinical and applied anatomy and morphological sciences. The International Symposia have been held in different countries, with Swansea being awarded the honour of hosting the 2024 event.
The programme includes sessions on many different aspects of human anatomy, including:
- Relevant anatomy for organ procurement
- Modelling stress on the structures of the eye
- Reconstruction techniques for the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
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Delegates will also have an opportunity to explore the facilities available in the Medical School for researchers and students. This includes the University’s groundbreaking simulation centre, SUSIM, which uses virtual reality to train students, by immersing them in ultra-realistic contexts such as an operating theatre.
In addition, the conference programme includes chances for delegates to see the sights of Swansea and the surrounding area.
The conference has been organised by a committee drawn from Swansea University Medical School and led by Dr Marcela Bezdickova, Associate Professor in Anatomy.
Since 2015, Dr Bezdickova has been one of the key anatomists at Swansea University Medical School, introducing innovations such as extracurricular dissection courses and establishing the anatomy teaching assistant program.
Dr Marcela Bezdickova said:
“This conference promises to be a hub of knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration among experts, scholars, and practitioners from around the globe.
Together, we will be dissecting the intricacies of clinical and applied anatomy, sharing insights and pushing the boundaries of our collective understanding.
It will also be an opportunity to show our visitors the extraordinary facilities here at the Medical School and the many attractions in the local area.
We look forward to welcoming close to a hundred delegates from 15 countries across the world.
I hope we all will have an enriching and exciting time together.”