The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
Discovery activities range from studies of molecular and cellular processes to studies of the whole animal, in areas of cell and tissue growth, differentiation, regeneration, and numerous aspects of cancer biology. BMS faculty currently have active research programs in the areas of cancer biology; musculoskeletal biomechanics and skeletal adaptation; neural development, mechanisms of injury and regeneration; tissue dynamic spectroscopy; cellular and molecular screening; and high throughput analysis of cell function. Our directory of faculty research interests describes in more detail the exciting research that is conducted in BMS.
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Associate Professor of Basic Medical Sciences
Dr. Hannon is an associate professor of anatomy in the Basic Medical Sciences. He is the founder of Active Lesson LLC, which is a web-based educational app creation platform. Utilizing Active Lesson, Hannon created a Canine Anatomy app that included interactive, colorful images, dissection videos and detailed questions utilizing text, toggle and draw features to strengthen his students' understanding of canine anatomy. Using the information presented, he also included active retrieval review quizzes to reinforce the students’ knowledge. Dr. Hannon’s main scholarship is optimizing interactive educational content delivery for maximum student understanding and retention.
