The American Association of Anatomists, based in Bethesda, MD, was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1888 for the "advancement of anatomical science." AAA is the professional home for an international community of biomedical researchers and educators focusing on anatomical form and function.

In addition to being the primary educators of medical students in their first year of medical school, AAA members work in imaging, cell biology, genetics, molecular development, endocrinology, histology, neuroscience, forensics, microscopy, physical anthropology, and numerous other developing areas. Many members also belong to the American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA), as well as other biomedical societies.

AAA holds an annual meeting (part of Experimental Biology); offers a wide range or awards, grants, scholarships, and fellowships; provides a variety of professional development programs and resources; and publishes three peer-reviewed journals: Anatomical Sciences Education, Developmental Dynamics and The Anatomical Record: Advances in Integrative Anatomy and Evolutionary Biology.

President

• David B. Burr, Ph.D. (2007-2009)

External links

• American Association of Anatomists Official Webpage
• http://www.eb2009.org/ Experimental Biology
• http://www.anatomy.org/about/past_presidents.htm Former Presidents