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Mission Statement
Education and Training in Anatomy and Cell Biology for Medical and Paramedical Personnel:
The anatomical sciences are essential disciplines for understanding human biology and form the foundation for studies of function and disease processes. They are, therefore, requisites for the practice of any of the healing arts. It is an objective of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology to pursue a continuing level of excellence in teaching anatomical disciplines to professional and undergraduate students in health-related fields.
Advancement of Biomedical Sciences through Basic Research:
The advancement of both medical care and biological sciences requires continuous research activity. It is strongly felt that basic research activity must be fostered to insure a high level of intellectual activity and faculty morale. No department can maintain a faculty of high quality without an adequate environment within which to carry on research activities. An objective of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology is, therefore, to promote biomedical investigation by providing an environment conducive to productive and ongoing research.
Educating and Training of Teachers and Researchers in the Anatomical Sciences:
The faculty of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology feel strongly the need to perpetuate their discipline by the training of graduate students so that highly qualified teachers and researchers will be available for future demands of biomedical education. It is, therefore, an objective of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology to maintain its dedication to the training of graduate students in the anatomical and cell biological sciences.
A Resource of Service for the University and Community:
It is felt that basic biomedical science departments must contribute to the welfare of the University by participating in committee work, by providing instruction to students of other departments and by providing a resource for continuing medical education of physicians.
Development of Human Relationships within the Academic Community:
The department is firmly committed to the principle that the development and fostering of human relationships must form a part of any academic program of excellence.
