DPAG Anatomy Seminar: Beyond the fixative: “Teaching Anatomy at the Interface of Science, Regulation and Learning Outcomes"

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Niels Hammer, M.D., Dr. habil., is an internationally recognized anatomist and clinical–translational researcher with a strong focus on musculoskeletal and pelvic biomechanics. He is Chair and Professor of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy and Head of the Department of Anatomy at the Medical University of Graz, where he also leads the Anatomy-Biomechanics and Translational Research Laboratories. His academic training includes a medical degree, summa cum laude doctoral thesis, habilitation with venia legendi, and board certification as a specialist anatomist, complemented by international appointments in Germany, New Zealand, and Japan.

Scientifically, Dr. Hammer is author of almost 300 peer-reviewed publications and has delivered more than 400 invited and contributed presentations worldwide. His research integrates classical anatomy, advanced imaging, and experimental biomechanics to improve clinical understanding of the sacroiliac joint, pelvic ring, and related surgical interventions. He has supervised a large number of undergraduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral researchers and has received multiple competitive awards and industry-linked research grants.

In addition to his academic leadership, Dr. Hammer is Founding Chair of the Austrian Society of Anatomy and has served as president of major international anatomy congresses. He holds key editorial roles in the field and is currently Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of Anatomy, reflecting his standing as a leading authority shaping contemporary anatomical and biomechanical research.“