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Department of Neurobiology and Developmental Sciences

Dr. Phelan demonstrates the Sectra table in front of a group

Virtual Dissection

UAMS has acquired a 4K-resolution virtual dissection table that allows students to explore human anatomy in 3D with simple gestures common on the average smartphone.

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Graduate Program

Get more information about the Neuroscience track.

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ArkanSONO

A technology based outreach program for high school students

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Anatomical Gift Program

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Who We Are

Our faculty is dedicated to quality research in neurosciences, cell and molecular biology, and developmental biology.
We endeavor to provide outstanding educational experiences for graduate and medical students. In addition, through the Partners in Health Sciences program and Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network, we provide expertise that enhances education statewide.

Department News

Women Faculty Development Caucus

May 19, 2022 | Abdallah Hayar
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Dr. Bora Seeks Authors for Biomolecules Journal

April 19, 2022 |

Topics of interest for this Special Issue of Biomolecules include retinal biology, the role of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), the structure and functions of the retina’s rods and cones, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD presents two phenotypes: dry AMD and wet AMD.

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Virtual Regional Meeting: Making Inclusive and Interprofessional Strides

December 17, 2021 | uamsonline

The Division of Clinical Anatomy in the Department of Neurobiology and Developmental Sciences hosted a virtual regional meeting of the American Association for Anatomy on Friday and Saturday, December 10-11, 2021. The meeting included plenary sessions, concurrent workshops and a pre-conference Interprofessional Education (IPE) workshop. The Planning Committee focused the meeting’s theme on the diverse […]

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Department of Neurobiology & Developmental Sciences
College of Medicine, UAMS
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-686-7020

Anatomical Gift Program
Phone: 501-686-7019

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