The Modern Human Anatomy Program's Co-Executive Director, Dr. Maureen Stabio, was featured in CU Connections, highlighting her work with middle and high school outreach programs.  Dr. Stabio highlighted how the MHA Master of Science program here at CU-Anschutz innovates to educate masters students.  

"What’s really evolving is the marriage between animation, imaging, modeling and medicine, such as the use of 3D printing for surgical planning via CU’s Inworks program, and the use of 3D animation for patient education.

The use of immersive, real-time, 3D technology in anatomy is exploding. The modern anatomist must not only be a master of classical anatomy but also be fluent in 3D virtual anatomy. Advancements in medical imaging, machine learning-driven segmentation, surface scanning and 3D printing have made it crucial for modern anatomists to be cross-trained in classical anatomy and digital cadaver preservation.

However, most graduate anatomy education programs lack formal instruction in 3D technology. To address this gap, in 2022, with the support of an Epic Mega Grant, we established the Anatomical Imaging and Modeling (AIM) track within the Modern Human Anatomy Master’s Program at CU. Our presentation focuses on our training framework for students in industry-standard software, the development of independent research skills, and the achievements and experiences of our students."

Check out the full story in CU Connections.