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  1. Section of Anatomy
Medical, Biomedical and Allied Health Education (IMBAE)

Section of Anatomy

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the human body. It is one of the pillars of biological and medical education. It focuses primarily on the morphology, topography and neurovascular of bodily structures with an emphasis on how this knowledge can be applied clinically.

A through understanding of human anatomy is essential for performing physical examinations, interpreting medical images, understanding disease and understanding human evolution.

At City St George's, School of Health & Medical Sciences (Tooting), anatomy is predominantly taught in the purpose-built Anatomy Suite utilising a range of resources delivered by experts in anatomy, medicine, dentistry and education.

The Section of Anatomy is committed to delivering excellent and innovative teaching practices across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Research interests across the department are diverse, and include clinical, radiological and living anatomy, in addition to anatomy and medical education.

Who we are

Our section is composed of active members of numerous learned societies including the Anatomical Society, British Association of Clinical Anatomists, Institute of Biomedical Science and the Academy of Medical Educators. In addition, members of our section are Fellows of the Higher Education Authority (HEA).

Our staff members have authored popular anatomical textbooks and are reviewers for various anatomical journals including Clinical Anatomy and Anatomical Sciences Education.

In addition to our teaching commitments, we have delivered international courses, training programmes and workshops in many fields including clinical anatomy, forensic anthropology, cardiology, neurology, psychiatry and neuropathology.

Members

Ms Georga Longhurst (she/her), BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCert HBE, FHEA

Division Lead for Anatomy and Physiology, Senior Lecturer in Anatomical Sciences
Research interests:

  • Anatomical and medical pedagogy, especially in relation to inclusivity and technology enhanced learning.
  • Morphological variations in genital anatomy.

Dr Nick Renwick (he/him), BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD

Section lead for Anatomy, Lecturer in Anatomical Sciences
Research interests:

  • Artificial intelligence and augmented reality within anatomical education.
  • Cardiorespiratory requirements of eccentric exercise and its utilisation within exercise intolerant clinical populations.

Dr Nameer Abdulahad (he/him), PGCert HBE, FHEA, MCITP, MBChB

Senior Lecturer in Anatomy, Physiological and Human Tissue
Research interests:

  • The application of theory into practice in medical and healthcare sciences education.

Dr Priyanka Daniel (she/her), MBBS, M.S, FAIMER fellow, PGCert Health Professions Education

Lecturer in Anatomical Sciences
Research interests:

  • Medical education including areas of blended learning, curriculum designing, assessments and technology enhanced learning.
  • Clinical, radiological and living anatomy with special interest in peripheral nerve blocks and anaesthetic procedural techniques.

Dr Rehab Eltarhoni (she/her), BDS, MSc, PhD, PGCert HBE, FHEA

Lecturer in Anatomical Sciences
Research interests:

  • Facial reconstruction/approximation through integration of clinical data and cadaveric materials.
  • Applied anatomy of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
    Morphological variations in head and neck anatomy.

Mr Andrew Marken (he/him), BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCert HBE, FHEA

Lecturer in Anatomical Sciences
Research interests:

  • Using photogrammetry to capture 3D anatomical images for education and research purposes.
  • How technology enhanced learning is changing curriculum design and accessibility in anatomy.

Dr Mauro H Batista Camacho (he/him) MD, MSc, PGCert HBE, FHEA

Clinical Anatomy Teaching Fellow
Research interests:

  • Congenital Heart Disease.
  • Curriculum development in medical education.

Ms Victoria Pearce (she/her) BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCert HBE, FHEA

Lead Demonstrator in Anatomical Sciences
Research interests:

  • Innovative and effective teaching methods with Anatomical Education.
  • Public understanding of genital anatomy.

Dr Sherin Roshan (she/her) MBBS, M.S, PGDip Health Professions Education, FHEA

Demonstrator in Anatomical Sciences
Research interests:

  • Clinical and radiological anatomy.
  • Innovative anatomy pedagogy techniques.

Dr Parth Thakkar (he/him) MBBS, MSc, PGCert HBE, FHEA

Demonstrator in Anatomical Sciences
Research Interests:

  • Anatomical variations and its clinical implications
  • Innovative teaching methods in anatomical teaching.

Eve Murrell (they/them), BSc (Hons)

Anatomy Suite Manager, Designated Individual for the HTA Anatomy licence.

Jessica Antill (she/her), BSc (Hons), PGCert HBE, FHEA

Anatomy Teaching Prosector
Research interests:

  • Conservation of anatomical fluid specimens.
  • Preservation through plastination.

Ana Gordo de Carvalho BSc (Hons), MRes

Anatomy Technician
Research interests:

  • The use of forensic anthropology in disaster victim identification (DVI)
    Skeletal taphonomy.

Sharon De Cardi-Nelson

Anatomy Administrator

What we do

Teaching

Members of the Anatomy Section are heavily involved in the teaching, assessment and management of modules, years and courses of the MBBS5, MBBS4, Biomedical Science BSc and Physicians Associate MSc. In addition, we deliver anatomical education to students of Health Care Science BSc, Occupational Therapy BSc, Physiotherapy BSc, Therapeutic Radiology BSc and Diagnostic Radiography BSc.

At City St George's, School of Health & Medical Sciences (Tooting), Anatomy is taught as part of an integrated and spiral curriculum. In addition to lectures, anatomy is taught in the Anatomy Suite through multiple resources, including plastinated, potted and osteological human specimens, in addition to radiographic images. We integrate the world-leading technology in our teaching sessions, including Anatomage tables and Complete Anatomy, where students use digital 3D models to gain a greater understanding of the relationships of the human body. We also home to a library of plastic models that students can utilise in study periods.

Practical classes are led by academic staff and facilitated by our team of anatomy demonstrators, which is composed of Masters of Anatomical education, in addition to senior (higher level) students from City St George’s and core Surgical Trainees from the London Deanery of Surgeons.

Research

Members of the section carry out internationally recognised research in different areas of anatomical sciences which informs our teaching practice. Our varied research interested include anatomical structure and variation, anatomical and medical pedagogy. In addition, to specialised research in anaesthetic techniques, facial reconstruction and exercise biology. The section has close links with the NHS trusts and we often collaborate and provide assistance to clinicians and surgeons who are undertaking research projects or practising surgical techniques.

For specific details of research interests and publications, please see individual staff pages.