Jonathan Wisco, PhD
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Associate Editor
Term Expiration:
12/31/2024
Affiliation(s):
Boston University Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine
Areas of Interest:
Clinical Anatomy; Histopathology; Biomedical Imaging; Medical Education; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Biography & Research:
Dr. Jonathan J. Wisco is Associate Professor at Boston University Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology. He is co-Director for the preclinical curriculum, Principles Integrating Science, Clinical Medicine and Equity (PISCEs); and Director of the Laboratory for Translational Anatomy of Degenerative Diseases and Developmental Disorders (TAD4). Dr. Wisco is interested in the histological validation of innovative imaging of anatomic pathologies, functional activation of the brain during active learning, and the educational scholarship of teaching and learning, notably on the topics of curriculum design, faculty development, learning tools innovation, service-learning, and inclusive learning environments. He directs the non-profit organizations Better Learning Experiences, which provides underserved faculty development for K-12, community college, and undergraduate university instructors; and Anatomy Academy, which teaches anatomy, physiology and nutrition concepts to underserved elementary school children as an effort to promote healthy lifestyles through educational intervention, and to inspire kids to pursue science as a career.
