Anatomy is for everybody and every body.
Janet Philp• March 14, 2025 • 47:13
Who Gets to Learn Anatomy? Exploring the Ethics of Access with Crafty Innovation
This week on Body Banter, Janet Philp shares her unconventional path into the field of anatomy, driven by a passion for accurate anatomical education. She discusses her research on the history of body donation, including the notorious Burke and Hare case, and examines how access to dissection is regulated. Janet also explores her innovative use of felted anatomical models, which make learning more interactive and accessible for both students and the public. Her work highlights the importance of rethinking how anatomy is taught, who has access to it, and how creative approaches can enhance understanding.
Janet Philp works at Edinburgh University looking after the infrastructure of the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. She is currently undertaking a part-time interdisciplinary PhD exploring access to dissecting rooms in the UK. Her anatomy work supports an AAA innovation award, supervising numerous postgraduate students at various institutions and teaching anatomy through a creative approach on multiple courses and to the general public. Janet is involved in anatomical and scientific engagement and has appeared on television, in press and on the airwaves addressing everything from body supply in Edinburgh in the 1800s to zombies and what they can tell us about neuroscience.
Website: http://www.anatomyfundamentals.com/
