Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
About the Department
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology is dedicated to the mission of OSU through teaching, research and service.
We support the continued success of the Department of Biomedical Sciences by offering core courses for the medical program and courses for the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, including the Anatomy and Vertebrate Paleontology Track.
Our faculty members are extensively involved in the teaching program for osteopathic medical students and graduate students. Each faculty member is involved in some aspect of state, university, college, and/or community service.
All faculty are members of the OSU graduate faculty and their areas of research include:
- Application of gene therapy in strategies to induce tolerance by intrathymic cellular transplantation
- Cytoskeleton in cell regulatory mechanisms;role of cAMP in cell morphology; gap junction changes in arthritis
- Role of glutamate metabolism during chronic pain and spinal injury
- Modulation of AMPA subtype of glutamate receptors by endogenous and exogenous factors; AMPA receptors in neurodegenerative diseases
- Biogeography, systematics, and faunal studies of mammals including fossil rodents and insectivores.
- Route of amebic infection to the central nervous system
Academics
Faculty in the Department of Pathology teach courses in the School of Biomedical Sciences and the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Anatomy and Vertebrate Paleontology Track
OSU Center for Health Sciences offers an Anatomy and Vertebrae Paleontology Track. Students can earn a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree. Learn More
Faculty
Nedra F. Wilson, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Kenneth E. Miller, Ph.D.
Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
William D. Meek, Ph.D.
Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Kent Smith, Ph.D.
Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Anne Weil, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
John Measel, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Holly Woodward Ballard, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Paul Gignac, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Dolores Vazquez Sanroman, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Haley D. O’Brien Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Ian Browne Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
For inquiries regarding the Body Donor Program:
Please contact Director Thom Garrison
918-561-1250
School of Biomedical Sciences
Academic Programs -
- Ph.D. Program
- Master's Program
- D.O./Ph.D. Dual Degree
- D.O./M.S. Dual Degree
- Anatomy/Vertebrae Paleontology Track
- Graduate Certificate
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