William E. Cullinan, Ph.D.

John P. Raynor Professor
Anatomy and Neurobiology

Schroeder Complex 416

(414) 288-6764

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Dr. Cullinan received his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Virginia in 1991. He was a post-doctoral research fellow at the Mental Health Research Institute at the University of Michigan from 1991-95, and joined the Department of Biomedical Sciences in 1995. He is also an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has taught courses in anatomy and neuroanatomy to undergraduate and graduate students, medical students, medical residents, and health care professionals.

His research examines brain circuits which mediate responsiveness to stress. To visit the Cullinan Lab webpage, click here.

Courses

Human Anatomy, BISC 135

This comprehensive human anatomy course takes a regional approach to the study of the human body with an emphasis on function. Laboratory sessions are designed to facilitate a 3-dimensional understanding of body structures, utilizing sophisticated anatomical models, skeletons, video animations and cadaveric prosections. All major body structures and systems are covered. Critical thinking is emphasized in the context of clinical problem solving. Periodic guest lectures by specialists provide additional enrichment. This intensive course is appropriate for students interested in the detailed structure-function relationships of the human body.

Bulletin Course Description:

4 sem. hrs. A regional approach to human anatomy where all body systems are integrated. Correlations between structure and function are emphasized. Laboratory included. Offered fall term.

4 semester hours, Fall semester, TuTh 8:00-9:15 AM. Labs Tu (9:35-12:25) or Th (12:00-2:50 PM).

Gross Anatomy for the Biomedical Sciences, BISC 136

This distinctive laboratory course provides a human cadaver dissection experience, and is offered to students in the Biomedical Sciences major. All body regions are covered, including the limbs, back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, head and neck, as well as neuroanatomical dissections. Prerequisites are BISC 135 and consent of course instructor. (Enrollment limited based upon specimen availability.)

Bulletin Course Description:

2 sem hours. This laboratory course takes a regional approach to the dissection of human cadaveric material and includes all body structures/systems. Enrollment is limited based upon specimen availability (Space reserved for biomedical sciences majors in good standing). Offered spring term. Prereq: BISC 135 and cons. of instr.

2 semester hours, Spring semester, TuTh 1:00-3:50 PM.