ASOG 2026 Scientific Conference

Investing in Anatomical Sciences Education and Research in Ghana - Achievements, Challenges, and Prospects

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

4th – 6th September 2026

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

The Anatomical Society of Ghana invites submissions of original research, case studies, reviews, and other contributions on topics that reflect the conference theme, the realities of anatomical sciences education and research, and related subjects.

Submission Guidelines

  • Structure: Title, Introduction, Aim, Methods, Results, Conclusion
  • Word Limit: Maximum 300 words
  • File Type: Word document (doc or docx)
  • Keywords: Maximum of five keywords
  • Submission Route: Via Conference Registration Portal during registration or after registration (via a web LINK in the registration confirmation message sent to your email).
  • Abstract Limit: Maximum 5 abstracts per participant.

Note: DO NOT email your abstract to us.

Key Dates

  • Abstracts Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
  • Notification of Abstract Acceptance: July 30, 2026
  • Conference Date: September 4 – 6, 2026

Abstract Categories

Here is a condensed list of subject areas. A comprehensive list is below.

  1. A. Core Anatomical Sciences
  2. B. Anatomy Education & Pedagogy
  3. C. Educational Technology & Digital Anatomy
  4. D. Anatomical Research & Innovation
  5. E. Clinical & Applied Anatomy
  6. F. Ethics, Professionalism & Body Donation
  7. G. Research Capacity, Funding & Policy
  8. H. Public Health, Population & Anthropological Anatomy
  9. I. Laboratory Practice, Safety & Infrastructure
  10. J. Student & Early-Career Research

Presentation Formats

  • Oral presentations
  • Poster presentations
  • Workshops and hands-on demonstrations
  • Panel discussions
  • Case studies and short communications

Contact Information [Scientific Committee]

Contact Person: Dr Stephen Amoah

Email: skamoah@uccsms.edu.gh

Call/WhatsApp: +233 55 016 3625

RELEVANT SUBJECT AREAS

A sample of subject areas for this conference is listed below.

A. Core Anatomical Sciences

  • Gross (Macroscopic) Anatomy
  • Microscopic Anatomy (Histology)
  • Embryology & Developmental Biology
  • Cell/Tumour Cell Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Comparative and Veterinary Anatomy
  • Radiological & Cross-sectional Anatomy
  • Functional and Clinical Anatomy

B. Anatomy Education & Pedagogy (Highly relevant to the theme)

  • Innovations in teaching and learning anatomy
  • Curriculum development and reform in anatomical sciences
  • Problem-based and competency-based learning in anatomy
  • Use of digital tools, virtual dissection, AI, and simulation
  • Assessment methods in anatomy education
  • Student perceptions, learning outcomes, and performance studies
  • Anatomy teaching in resource-limited settings

C. Educational Technology & Digital Anatomy

  • Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and 3D models
  • Online and blended anatomy education
  • Artificial intelligence applications in anatomy teaching
  • Mobile apps and open educational resources (OERs)
  • Digital microscopy and virtual histology

D. Anatomical Research & Innovation

  • Morphometric and imaging-based studies
  • Anatomical variations and their clinical relevance
  • Cadaver-based research and prosection studies
  • Translational anatomy research
  • Interdisciplinary anatomical research

E. Clinical & Applied Anatomy

  • Anatomy for surgery and interventional procedures
  • Anatomical basis of disease
  • Radiologic–anatomic correlations
  • Sports anatomy and biomechanics
  • Anatomical considerations in rehabilitation sciences

F. Ethics, Professionalism & Body Donation

  • Ethical issues in anatomical education and research
  • Cadaver sourcing and body donation programs
  • Cultural, religious, and societal perspectives on dissection
  • Occupational health and safety in anatomy laboratories
  • Legal frameworks for anatomy practice in Ghana and Africa

G. Research Capacity, Funding & Policy

  • Investment models for anatomical sciences research
  • Research funding opportunities and challenges in Ghana
  • Institutional and national policies affecting anatomy education
  • Collaborative research networks (local and international)
  • Grant writing and research sustainability

H. Public Health, Population & Anthropological Anatomy

  • Anthropometry and population-based anatomical studies
  • Growth, development, and aging studies
  • Forensic and medico-legal anatomy
  • Anatomy in public health planning
  • Indigenous knowledge and anatomical perspectives

I. Laboratory Practice, Safety & Infrastructure

  • Best practices in dissection room management
  • Chemical safety and embalming innovations
  • Waste management and environmental sustainability
  • Laboratory design and equipment modernization
  • Quality assurance in anatomy laboratories

J. Student & Early-Career Research

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate research projects
  • Case reports and short communications
  • Methodological papers and pilot studies
  • Teaching innovations led by early-career anatomists
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