Basel Switzerland

An opportunity to participate in the history of human anatomy.

Study in the same laboratory that Andreas Vesalius conducted his well known dissection event in the year 1543 resulting in an articulated skeleton that is still on display, and where he wrote his well known book “De humani corporis fabrica”.

Details:

Todd Garcia, Founder and Director of Laboratories of Anatomical Enlightenment now offers dissection events at the University of Basel, Switzerland where Andreas Vesalius created some of his best known works which include the well known articulated skeleton from his dissection event in 1543 on display.

The environment in the dissection lab at the University of Basel has been increasing daily since the year 1460 with contributions made by many well known anatomist. Now Todd Garcia will begin making his contribution to the collective insightful thinking of the human body through the art of dissection.

Only fresh tissue will be used, no chemical preservative introduced to the tissue guarantees absolute accuracy in the study and experience of the human form.

A whole body dissection will be performed by Todd Garcia over a 4 day period from July 21 - 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily.

Attendees will be invited to palpate structures, initiate, and participate in conversations related to structures being dissected.

Cost/fee: Each 8 hour day $675 USD. Attendees can attend as many as 4 day’s or as little as one day. Attendees must be a minimum of 18 years of age and involved in the study or practice of human anatomy within a recognized educational and or professional institution.

For more information contact Todd Garcia by email [email protected]

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