As 2026 begins, we are sharing an important update regarding the leadership of EFEM. After several years of dedicated service, Professor Fabio Quondamatteo's term as president of EFEM finished on December 31st. Doctor Elisabeth Eppler is taking on the role of the new president of our European Federation for Experimental Morphology. A heartfelt thank-you to […]

The fifth European Student Symposium on Anatomical Research will take place on September 11, 2026 at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany). Please visit the symposium page for details, flyer, and registration.

18 presenters representing 10 societies (Anatomical Society, Bulgarian Anatomical Society, Czech Anatomical Society, Italian Society for Anatomy and Histology, Romanian Anatomical Society, Spanish Anatomical Society, Portuguese Anatomical Society, Dutch Anatomical Society, Anatomische Gesellschaft, Swiss Society for Anatomy Histology and Embryology) plus 3 presenters representing the University of Salamanca presented the results of their researches. The […]

We have recently been informed of fraudulent emails being sent under the names of EFEM board members. These messages falsely request recipients to purchase gift cards or transfer funds to a so-called “colleague” abroad, allegedly for research journals related to EFEM. Please be aware that these emails are scams. The style of these emails may […]

Tomorrow starts the XXXI Congress of the Spanish Anatomical Society (SAE). EFEM participates in the IV European Student Symposium on Anatomical Research. Undergraduate and postgraduate students from all over Europe will present their works. All the anatomy-related works made by the young researchers will participate in awards into two categories: Category A (Classical Research Talk) […]

World Anatomy Day takes place annually on the 15th of October to honour Andreas Vesalius, who is considered the father of modern Anatomy. To celebrate World Anatomy Day 2025, the EFEM is hosting a video competition. Participation is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as recent graduates, who have developed a project in […]

World Anatomy Day is next October 15th. For this event EFEM is calling for videos made by students and young doctorates in anatomy. The video will be a one-minute explanation of a project they developed in the last academic year. In the following weeks, we will give more details on how to submit the videos. […]

For a few days, Lisbon was an open city for anatomists. On July 24th, the XXIX International Symposium on Morphological Sciences (ISMS 2025) ended after four days of intensive communications and plenary conferences. During these four days, people from almost 50 countries shared their knowledge and learned from their colleagues some vanguard concepts in anatomy-related […]

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EFEM will participate in the next Spanish Anatomical Society meeting in Salamanca (Spain). As part of the program, EFEM will organize its Student Symposium, where undergraduate and postgraduate students from all over Europe will present their anatomy-related works. Registration for the symposium is free but it will close next July 31st. More info, here: https://eventum.usal.es/130081/section/56933/xxxi-congress-of-the-spanish-anatomical-society.html […]

The XXIX International Symposium on Morphological Sciences (ISMS 2025) is taking place in a few weeks in Lisbon, Portugal. It will start on July 23 and for 4 days researchers around the world will present their works focused of morphologically related fields of the Science. EFEM will participate in this international meeting, holding a symposium […]

The Spanish Anatomical Society (SAE) is celebrating 150th anniversary of its creation. On September, the organization will hold its biannual meeting at Salamanca, where anatomists and scientists will present their works. EFEM, as part of its activities promoting the anatomy around Europe, it will be part of this meeting holding the IV European Student Symposium […]

Italy is the origin of modern anatomy and the birthplace of some of the greatest anatomists throughout history. Between tradition and innovation, the Italian Society for Anatomy and Histology (SIAI) will organize its 78th meeting at the end of September. The meeting will be held in Ravenna from September 18 to 20, 2025. Call for […]

The European Federation of Experimental Morphology (EFEM) is pleased to announce  its annual grant award competition. We invite applicants to apply for monetary grants to support their participation in scientific meetings or to perform research activities such as training at a different institution.  EFEM will award one grant per year in each category. Grants will amount […]

The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) seeks to encourage advances in neuroscience in Europe and around the world. A new meeting is being promote by FENS about Neurogenesis during development and adulthood. It will be the fourth time neuroscientists around the world will share their knowledge at Varna (Bulgaria) for a three-day meeting. Professor […]

On 22 March 2024 a square in Cagliari was dedicated to the anatomist Giovanni Falconi (Cagliari 1817-1900), wich was for 45 years a professor of Human Anatomy at the University of Cagliari, Surgeon, Doctor and saved thousands of lives thanks to the invention of a minimally invasive vaccination needle against smallpox. The proposal came from […]

As part of the XII International Symposium of Clinical Anatomy EFEM organized the European Student Symposium on Anatomical Research. Several students across Europe present their anatomical-based works and could exchange views about Anatomy teaching and research. Young people from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, and UK. Our […]

Today starts the XII International Symposium of Clinical Anatomy. EFEM participates with the European Student Symposium on Anatomical Research. If you would like to see the meeting, you can access to the following links. On the website of the meeting: https://conferences.mu-varna.bg/?view=16&lang=bg There is a link where will be the stream from today morning. The direct […]

The Spanish embryologist Professor Dr. Luis Puelles gave a lecture in the past Tripartite meeting held in Graz, Austria, in September 25-27. Dr. Puelles received the Award of the EFEM Lecture from EFEM President Prof Fabio Quondamatteo. In the picture, Dr. Puelles received the award from the president of the EFEM Dr. Fabio Quondamatteo.

Several researchers in anatomy are registered for the next European Student Symposium on Anatomical Research. It will be placed in Varna, Bulgaria, on October 10, 2024. We have 22 presenters registered, representing various European societies and coming from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, and UK, to compete […]

During September congress of International Federation of Anatomical Associations held in Gwangju (Korea) prof. Jerzy Walocha was elected for the position of secretary. Prof. Walocha currently acts as a head of Anatomy Department of Jagiellonian University (Kraków, Poland) and is the vice-president of Polish Anatomical Society. In 2021 he has been elected for the position […]

The European Federation of Experimental Morphology (EFEM) is pleased to announce the launch of its annual grant award competition. We invite applicants to apply for monetary grants to support their participation in scientific meetings and/or to perform research activities such as training at a different institution. EFEM will normally award one grant per year in […]

We would like to announce changes in the EFEM Social Media Committee at the beginning of the present academic year. After several years in front, our committee leader decided to step back. Ourania Varsou has done great in her executive role and we will miss her. We hope she will succeed in her new appointments. […]

EFEM Past-president Professor Dr. Friedrich Paulsen receives the prestigious Anton Waldeyer Prize of the Anatomische Gesellschaft. Dr. Paulsen is a specialist in gross anatomy. His research interest lies in the lacrimal apparatus, the morphology of the eye, and head & neck anatomy. He is chairman of the Institute of Anatomy in Erlangen and Editor-in-Chief of […]

As part of the activities carried out by EFEM, we award a distinguished lecture held by colleagues who have made significant contributions to Anatomical research. For this year´s EFEM Lecture we have invited Prof. Luis Puelles López to deliver the Lecture in Graz during the Tripartite Meeting of the German Anatomical Society (Anatomische Gesellschaft), Austrian Society […]

EFEM President Prof Fabio Quondamatteo from the Dept of Anatomy and Regenerative Medicine, RCSI Dublin, has recently been appointed to the role of Deputy Broad Content Area Lead in Anatomy for the Membeership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) OSCE exam within the Intercollegiate Committee for Basic Surgical Examinations (ICBSE). Congratulations for this substantial […]

We like to announce the Nederlandse Anatomen Vereniging (NAV) is joining to EFEM. After a short absence, EFEM would like to welcome the main Dutch-speaking Anatomy association formally. The Nederlandse Anatomen Vereniging (NAV), or the Dutch Anatomists Association in English, is the scientific association for anatomical studies in Netherlands and Flanders. It is composed by […]

Dear colleagues, We are still accepting submissions for the Journal of Anatomy Special Issue “Connective Tissue: Form, Function, Fixing and Fabrication”. The Special Issue will predominantly deal with tendons, ligaments, and entheses. We would welcome papers exploring cell biology, gross morphology, clinical anatomy, microstructure, tissue engineering, and any other anatomically relevant features of these structures. […]

MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF UKRAINE POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT ANATOMY WITH OF CLINICAL ANATOMY AND OPERATIVE SURGERY SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY OF ANATOMISTS, HISTOLOGISTS, EMBRYOLOGISTS AND TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMISTS OF UKRAINE The Third International Morphological Symposium "Recent advances in Clinical Anatomy and Operative Surgery in the modern medicine and dentistry development" Poltava, June 20-21 2024 INVITATION LETTER […]

BOGOMOLETS NATIONAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITYDEPARTMENT OF HISTOLOGY AND EMBRIOLOGY«TISSUE REACTIONS IN THE NORM, EXPERIMENT, CLINIC»All-Ukrainian scientific and practical conference with international participation Kyiv, June 13-14, 2024 Dear colleagues! We invite you to take part in the All-Ukrainian scientific and practical conference with international participation "TISSUE REACTIONS IN THE NORM, EXPERIMENT, CLINIC", which will be in Ukraine, […]

The European Student Symposium on Anatomical Research will take place on October 10, 2024 in Varna, Bulgaria. For more details, please see the document below.

The 12th International Symposium on Clinical Anatomy will take place from October 10-13 2024 in Varna, Bulgaria. For more details, please see the below document.

The European Federation of Experimental Morphology (EFEM) is launching an Award Committee. The Committee will manage the award of the EFEM lecture, of travel grants for presentation of work in Anatomical and Morphological Meetings, and of grants for scientific missions of PhD students or young researchers in EFEM-related areas. Applications to join the Award Committee […]

The European Federation of Experimental Morphology (EFEM) is launching an Award Committee. The Committee will manage the award of the EFEM lecture, of travel grants for presentation of work in Anatomical and Morphological Meetings, and of grants for scientific missions of PhD students or young researchers in EFEM-related areas. Applications to join the Award Committee […]

Dear colleagues, participants, and friends, It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we extend a warm welcome to the 15th International Symposium of Clinical and Applied Anatomy, scheduled to take place at Swansea. Our colourful city is located in the heart of South Wales famous for its stunning Swansea Bay and breathtaking Gower Peninsula. […]

If you wish to join the Social Media Committee of EFEM, you can apply quickly and easily Submit a 500-word statement expressing your interest and envisioning your contribution to the Social Media committee to the Coordinator of the group Dr Ourania Varsou at Ourania.Varsou@glasgow.ac.uk and the EFEM President Prof Fabio Quondamatteo FabioQuondamatteo@rcsi.ie Highlight any previous experience with Social […]

Hello, I am a clinical anatomist, based in Ireland. I have a special interest in fascia. I provide "fascia focused" dissection courses and I am happy to hear from anatomists. Wishing all a very Merry Christmas

We are conducting a study that aims to understand the international landscape of anatomy public engagement. Specifically, what does good public engagement in anatomy look like, and what training is needed to support anatomist to deliver public engagement? The results of this survey will be used to create resources that support anatomists to deliver public […]

We invite applications from graduates of medicine and/or biomedical sciences for up to four fulltime funded positions up to 4 years duration. These positions combine cutting edge basic biomedical research training with immersive involvement in the teaching of anatomy at the UCD School of Medicine. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to: • Complete a […]

Dear Early Career Anatomists, We are thrilled to announce a great new opportunity to be a part of the EFEM Social Media Committee – a vibrant platform where science communication meets creativity in the field of anatomical sciences! This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the voice of our community and take […]

The International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA) Executive Board will again support ‘Emergent Anatomists’ (academic staff and postgraduate students) to attend designated IFAA Congresses. In order to support emergent anatomists attending such Congresses, an “early bird” registration cost is being offered to emergent anatomists. Travel, accommodation and subsistence costs unfortunately cannot be supported by […]

The EFEM Social Media Committee hosted an online quiz for undergraduate students, to celebrate World Anatomy Day 2023, on the 16th of October 2023. We are proud to announce our winners. We had 52 attendees from 25 countries! We would like to acknowledge and thank the following: Questions generated and edited by Prof. Fabio Quondamatteo, […]

Do you like arts and crafts? Do you like anatomy? Are you an undergrad student? Then this is the competition for you! To mark the celebration of World Anatomy Day, we are launching an online anatomy arts and crafts competition open to all current undergraduate students, from around the world, who learnt or are learning […]

The IFAA Executive Committee is pleased to send you the IFAA Soundbites which inform us about  2023 World Anatomy Day Link: https://app.flashissue.com/newsletters/3306638f2312a7034da9794020da0acb00c785de

Prof Fabio Quondamatteo, EFEM President, presented Prof Doychin Angelov with the 2023 EFEM Lecture Certificate, on 30th of September, at the XXVI National Congress of the Bulgarian Anatomical Society in Sofia. Congratulations to Prof Angelov, a great career achievement!

The educational objectives of this course are aimed at clarifying the various aspects of end-of-life and donation, analysing the role of informed consent in relation above all to body donation. The aim is to disseminate, discuss and open a constructive dialogue on Italian law n° 10 of 2020 "Rules on the donation of one's body […]

The EFEM Social Media Committee is hosting an online quiz, for undergraduate students, to celebrate World Anatomy Day 2023. Join us for a fun hour of learning. Top two winners will also get an Amazon voucher as a prize! For further details, please see our poster below. To register, please only use your institutional email […]

The first conference dedicated to the study of anatomical theatres 'The Art and Space of Anatomy: Origins, History and Functions of Anatomical Theatres" will be held in Bologna, Italy, on 17 and 18 November 2023, at Aula delle Adunanze of Medical and Surgical Society of Bologna, set in the historical Archiginnasio complex. The event has the patronage of […]

Abstract submission is now open for the joint meeting of the Asia Pacific International Congress of Anatomists (APICA) and the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA). For further information, please visit: https://apica2023.com/.

Many congratulations to Prof. Fabio Quondamatteo who has now formally and officially been made President of EFEM, succeeding Prof. Friedrich Paulsen!

Dear participants, We are pleased to announce that the deadline for submissions to the Best Image Award at our annual European student symposium has been extended. The new deadline for submissions is now 9th of May, 2023. We want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to submit their best work. We have therefore […]

Many congratulations to Prof Fabio Quondamatteo, new President Elect of EFEM to succeed Prof Friedrich Paulsen in summer as the next EFEM President!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION We ran into a technical issue, and we needed a new link for registration. if you had already registered with the old one, please re-register using the one below: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a5f61040-7b62-47fb-a00c-d0e0f5537416@607041e7-a812-4670-bd30-30f9db210f06 The plans for the event are the same as before: 10th-11th May We are sorry for the inconvenience caused and we are looking […]

The registration for the Annual European Student Symposium on Anatomical Research 2023 is now open. Please see the page and flyer for additional information.

The EFEM is delighted to announce the Annual European Student Symposium on Anatomical Research. The event will take place on May 10-11, 2023. Registration will open on February 1. More details on the registration process will follow soon. Please also see the flyer for more details.

Dear colleagues, The EFEM Social Media Group has organised a Christmas Quiz which is scheduled on line on the 15th of December at 17:00 (CET: Berlin, Rome). This is going to be a fun event aimed at undergraduate students and will have a mix of questions on various areas of anatomy and shall last no […]

In April 2022 (27th-28th) we run for the first time a two-day young talent event called European Student Symposium on Anatomical Research which was held virtually with the support of RCSI in Dublin. There were prizes awarded to our contestants that were sent by mail and where possible given in person during other internal university […]

IFAA's first Plexus newsletter in 2022 was recently published. You may view and download this issue (as well as any previous issues) directly on IFAA's Plexus website.

In the name of the organizers of the 20th Congress of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists, we would like to remind you about this event. The congress will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, entirely ONLINE from 5th – 7th August 2022. For more details, please see the respective conference website.

Please see this document for details on the positions.

This year's annual meeting of the American Association for Anatomy will take place from April 2 to April 5 as part of "Experimental Biology". Please see the full program and registration page for details. Early bird (reduced) registration fees are available until February 28.

The International Federation Of Associations Of Anatomists (IFAA) promotes the "Webinar on publishing in Anatomy Journals", which will take place on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 14.00 CET. For details, please see the respective flyer.

Registration opens today for the First European Studient Symposium on Anatomical Research. Please follow the link to the registration page to register for the event. It will take place on 27th-28th April 2022 in a virtual form. It is supported and hosted by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin. For more details, […]

The 6th International Anatomical Sciences and Cell Biology Conference will take place from February 21-23 2022. For more details, please see conference website and/or flyer.

The 20th Congress of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, entirely ONLINE from 5th – 7th August 2022. For more details, please see the respective conference website.

The European Federationi for Experimental Morphology (EFEM) is delighted to announce the FIRST EUROPEAN STUDENT SYMPOSIUM ON ANATOMICAL RESEARCH on 27th - 28th APRIL 2022 which will take place in the form of a virtual meeting and will be supported and hosted by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin. The EFEM would […]

The 1st International Scientific and Practical Conference "3D Technologies in Clinical Anatomy" was held on 10, 11 and 12 September 2021 in Samara, Russia in a hybrid format. The main topic was about union of classical and innovative vision of clinical anatomy teaching and researching. All Russian anatomists association was presented by vice-president, professor Sergey […]

Scientific Tools to Target the BrainMarch 18-20, 2021 Faculty of Pharmacy (FP), University of Lisbon (UL), PortugalContact: Prof. Alexandra Brito (Coordinator) - abrito@ff.ulisboa.pt; mariabrito@campus.ul.pt

"Transmitter receptor fingerprints in the cerebral cortex of human, primate and rodent brains reveal regional homologies and functional networks " Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 12:15ExCeL London - Plenary Hall

The 19th Congress of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA) will hosted by the Anatomical Society at the ExCel Conference Centre, London (UK), 9th - 11th August, 2019

Professor Alessandro Riva, former Officer of the EFEM Board, received the distinguished Career Award on September 22nd, during the 71st National Congress of the Italian Society of Anatomy and Histology in Taormina, with the following motivation: "Distinguished Career Award to Professor Alessandro Riva, Emeritus of Human Anatom in the University of Cagliari, for his outstanding achievement in the academic […]

Istanbul 2-6 September 2015 During the meeting of the International Committee of Symposia on Morphological Sciences (ICSMS), held during the XXIV ISMS - Istanbul, Turkey, on September 3rd 2015, the EFEM Secretary-General,Prof. Gordana Teofilovski-Parapid, was appointed Honorary President of the ICSMS as a recognition for her lifetime contibution to the Committee and to the Morphological Sciences. At […]