Thirst for Knowledge: Working With the Dead

Have you ever been curious about donating your body to science? Many people donate their bodies to science, but at the University of Otago things are done a bit differently. Ellie Stevens and Djuna Elkan are Department of Anatomy technicians who work closely with the donated cadavers.

This month they will be discussing the body bequest system, misconceptions about donating, current research, and the people who work with the dead.