Teaching at the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Traditional anatomy - solid basic knowledge
Anatomical teaching in the Department imparts comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the human body on a macroscopic, microscopic and molecular level. Students of human medicine, dentistry and biosciences learn functional and systemic anatomy, histology and embryology in addition to classical macroscopic topographical anatomy.
Our aim is to convey the complex relationships between body structures in an understandable and clear way - as a basis for clinical thinking and scientific work.
Digital Anatomy 2.0 - innovative teaching methods for the 21st century
With the Digital Anatomy 2.0 strategy, we are systematically bringing anatomical teaching at our institute into the digital age. State-of-the-art technologies open up completely new possibilities for making anatomical knowledge interactive, vivid and individually accessible.
The new efforts include:
- Interactive 3D models and visualizations:
Students can freely view anatomical structures in virtual rooms, explore them layer by layer and interact with detailed models - on screen or via virtual reality. - Super-resolution imaging as a teaching tool:'
The latest research findings, for example from STED microscopy and shadow imaging (SUSHI), are incorporated into teaching. This gives students unique insights into the micro- and nanostructures of the nervous system and other tissues. - Digital learning platforms and multimedia content:
Online tutorials, video sequences, quiz formats and virtual specimens are available to supplement classroom teaching and enable self-directed learning regardless of time and place. - Blended learning and flipped classroom:
The combination of digital self-study phases and interactive face-to-face events promotes active engagement with anatomical content and the development of clinical application skills.
Our mission
We want to prepare students for the demands of modern medicine and research in the best possible way - by combining sound anatomical knowledge with digital innovation and practical relevance.
Our teaching methods are designed not only to impart knowledge, but also to promote an understanding of complex anatomical relationships and their significance for health, disease and therapy.
Courses
Winter semester
Lectures:
- Fundamentals of Anatomy
- Histology I (Microscopic Anatomy I)
- Histology II (Microscopic Anatomy II)
- Embryology I
- Embryology II
- Cardiovascular Science
- IMPRS Neuroscience
Practical courses:
- Microscopic Anatomy I course
- Microscopic Anatomy II course
- Cardiovascular Science
- IMPRS Neuroscience laboratory rotations
Tutorials
- IMPRS Neuroscience