Welcome To Our Department

I welcome you on behalf of the academic and non-teaching staff to the department of Anatomy & Cell Biology and thank you for your interest in our department, programmes and research activities.

The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology is one of the foundational departments in the Faculty of Basic Medical sciences at Obafemi Awolowo University. We are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a strong focus on advancing knowledge in various specialties ranging from Gastrointestinal Anatomy, Reproductive Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Spine Anatomy, Renal Anatomy, Endocrinology and Cardiovascular Anatomy.  Our academic staff comprise dedicated and experienced scholars who are actively engaged in teaching, research, and mentorship. The Department of Anatomy& Cell Biology has continuously trained undergraduate and postgraduate personnel in its efforts to obviate the acute shortage of highly trained Medical Scientists and other allied professionals in the field Anatomy in Nigeria.  The department maintains a culture of discipline, collaboration, and continuous improvement, in line with the core values of Obafemi Awolowo University.