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Pathology and Forensic Medicine Collection was developed over the
20th century to provide an historical record of disease and death
in northeast Scotland. It demonstrates both pathological conditions
and traumatic pathology. Recognised as being of national importance,
the collection provides a valuable source of reference in medical
teaching. It is the only collection of its type in the north of Scotland.
The
collection consists predominantly of fluid-preserved specimens of
human organs, which demonstrate features of disease and trauma.
Some disease conditions represented are no longer prevalent, thus
increasing the importance of the collection as a means of reference.
Wax models, dating from the late 19th century and early 20th century,
compliment the fluid-preserved specimens and provide additional
context. A small collection of historical scientific instruments
show how pathological specimens were prepared for examination and
there are a few artefacts that relate to crimes of note committed
in the Aberdeen area in the middle third of the 20th century.
Access
to the Collection
Changing
displays of the permanent collection can be seen outside the Medical
Library at the University's Foresterhill campus and can be viewed
during library opening times:
Mon-Thurs
8.45-22.00
Fri 8.45-20.00
Sat 9.00-22.00
Sun 13.00-22.00
Access
to the reserve collection is restricted under the terms of the Human
Tissues Act (1961). Medical researchers, health-related professionals,
educational groups and students wishing to use the collections should
contact the Honorary Curator detailing their request. Members of
the public with general enquiries are welcome to contact the Honorary
Curator.
Honorary Curator
Professor
G. I. Murray
Pathology & Forensic Collection
Head of Department
School of Medicine, Pathology
Foresterhill
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZD
Tel:
01224 553792
Fax: 01224 663002
Email:
g.i.murray@abdn.ac.uk
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