Research Update on the Gut-Implant Microenvironment Axis
Hi HAPsters, I am happy to be writing a follow-up on the work I presented to you at the HAPS meeting in Portland, OR in May 2019. To briefly recap, I use an in vivo rat model of osteolysis to…
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Vibrating beyond anatomy
The first breath. The downbeat. Music surrounds me. I am happy. I smile at my memory of singing in a choir. I grew up oscillating between playing the piano and taking apart human anatomical models, so I was thrilled…
Chronic disease begins in the womb – and earlier
Dr. Kent Thornburg of Oregon Health & Science University presented an intriguing “Update Seminar” at the HAPS meeting in Portland, OR that discussed the increased incidence of some chronic diseases in the US and their likely epigenetic origins from even…
Anatomy & Physiology students share their knowledge with the world through Wikipedia
We all know that students use Wikipedia. But many don’t have the skills to evaluate the accuracy of the information they read there (Wineburg et al., 2016). Instead of issuing a blanket ban on the website, many professors are now…
HAPS Diversity & Inclusion Survey
In the fall of 2018, HAPS approved a new task force; the Diversity and Inclusion Group (DIG). This was a significant step for HAPS as a professional society. In a January 2019 blog post, Kathy Burleson, the DIG chair, explained…
Cleaning Anatomical Models with Denture Tablets
The weeks leading up to the start of a new semester are busy ones filled with ordering supplies, scheduling teaching assistants, and cleaning the lab. After scheduling custodial services for the big jobs and performing the little jobs, I never…
The 2019 Annual Conference App is here!
The 2019 HAPS Annual conference app is ready for download and ready for you! DOWNLOAD FOR iOS DOWNLOAD FOR ANDROID Full schedule, easy to access. All official events are listed in the app, and all you have to do is…
Community College Anatomy and Physiology Education Research Program
Community College Anatomy and Physiology Education Research (CAPER) Program: Promoting Change in Classroom Pedagogy to Benefit Students Active learning is not a new concept within HAPS. Annual conference poster and workshop sessions are chock-full of ideas on how to incorporate…
First HAPS Silent Auction!
You’re invited to participate in the first ever HAPS Silent Auction in Portland, Oregon! For those of you who are attending the 2019 HAPS Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon this May, we hope that you consider bringing a little something…
How the Grinch Taught Dissection
I hated pep-rallies in high school and I have always struggled with having a sense of team spirit. In fact, at Christmas time I find that I tend to have more in common with the Grinch than Old Saint Nick,…