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The Department of Anatomy at the University of Illinois College of Medicine is a center of excellence in the field of anatomical sciences and research. As a vital component of the UI College of Medicine Chicago, this department plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of human anatomy and related scientific disciplines. Our department’s research areas include neuroscience, neurodevelopment, neurodegeneration, blood brain barrier, synapses, demyelination, and sensory and motor systems.

Mar 10 2026

Brian Trainor, PhD, University of California, Davis

Tuesday, 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
1020 COMRB
Mar 31 2026

Maura Boldrini, MD, PhD, Colombia University

Tuesday, 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
1020 COMRB
Apr 28 2026

Nicolas Massaly, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles

Tuesday, 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
1020 COMRB
May 12 2026

Ai Yamamoto, PhD, Colombia University

Tuesday, 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
1020 COMRB
May 26 2026

Sandra Maday, PhD, University of Pennsylvania

Tuesday, 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
1020 COMRB
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Graduate students may enter the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology for Doctoral research from three graduate programs:

The department is at the forefront of innovative research in the field of anatomy. Faculty members and researchers within the department are engaged in groundbreaking studies covering various aspects of human anatomy, from cellular and molecular to clinical and functional perspectives. Their work contributes to the advancement of medical knowledge and healthcare practices.

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