ANATOMY DEPARTMENT

Dedicated to teaching concepts and understanding of Anatomy to both the undergraduate and postgraduate students, provide patients care at the hospital and conduct research that are translational to the local medical needs.

ABOUT DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT MISSION
Installing a spirit of teamwork in achieving great heights through shared vision, realistic goals and continual self-assessment vested with moral and ethical values. To be an active partner in the University's effort to excel in teaching and research, and achieving lasting contributions to the School of Medicine in training of professionally competent and caring doctors enriched with moral and ethical values for our great nation.

  • GOAL: To impart a strong anatomical foundation to both undergraduate and postgraduate students taking the Anatomy Course through achieving excellence in Anatomy Teaching Programs. Enhancing an intellectually vibrant research environment within the department, and promoting a strong sense of belonging among staffs and students.
  • CORE VALUES: Leadership, Professionalism, Discipline, Integrity, Creativity, Promoting Catholic Identity through Care for staff, students, and cadaver.

The Department of Anatomy, Histology & Cell biology (DAHC) at CUHAS has more than a decade history. It was founded in 2003 when the 1st batch of medical students enrolled to the college. Subject “Anatomy” is one of four fundamental subjects together with; physiology, pathology, and pharmacology, for students aspiring for medical carrier. It introduces, for the 1st time, language of medicine that has more than ten thousand (10,000) new medical terminologies. Anatomy is a composite subject comprising of three major areas; gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy (Histology & cell biology), and developmental anatomy (embryology).

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Department Staff List

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Dr. Ndulu Ishigita Magele

Staff

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Dr. Mary Ndibalema

Head Of Department

MD (CUHAS), MSc (Makerere) She is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy and Histology. Research interests: Cell biology (cancer and placenta biology) and embryology

Research Interest Area

1. Odontogenic tumour
2. Skin: Dermal solar damage & premature aging
3. Human Cell and tissue culture studies
4. Light and electron microscope studies of various mammalian cells, tissues, and organs
5. Embryological variation studies of human and other vertebrates
6. Human anatomical variations and congenital anomalies studies
7. Pancreas regeneration studies
8. Human bodies bequest program in Tanzania medical schools