This is a landmark time in the Department’s history as it moved to its new teaching and research facilities in the Western Gateway Building.

With the expansion of the Department of Anatomy and its relocation to the Western Gateway Building, and the development of the state of the art facilities and the renaming of the Department to Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, the Flame sculpture was relocated to the entrance to the Anatomy laboratory. The FLAME Laboratory takes its name from the Flame sculpture which was commissioned by Professor John P. Fraher Chair of Anatomy in recognition of the altruism of those who donate their bodies for medical education and research.  FLAME is an acronym for Facility for Learning Anatomy Morphology and Embryology.

This state of the art facility has benefited hugely the development of teaching and research in the Department. Moreover, the department continues to evolve with the changes in medical education and advances in Medical Imaging which change the landscape of how Anatomy is taught in professional programmes.

FLAME Laboratory photo gallery