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University of Alberta. Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
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History
The Department of Anatomy originated with the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine, initially teaching all aspects of anatomy to undergraduate medical students, then participating in post- graduate medical education, and gradually accepting responsibility for teaching in other faculties, mainly in a service role (PACCR, 1981). In 1986, the Department's name was changed to the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology to reflect changes in the teaching and scientific programs, and to indicate its objective to increase research in the field of cell biology. Heads: 1914-1938 Daniel Graisberry Revell; 1938-1959 Ralph Faust Shaner; 1959-1962 Herbert Edward Rawlinson; 1962-1963 Walter Raymond 'Ray' Salt (Acting); 1963-1969 Thomas S. Leeson. Chairs: 1969-1983 Thomas S. Leeson; 1984-1987 Kenneth David McFadden; 1987- Richard A. Murphy.