Anatomical Society Winter Meeting 2026
Trinity College Dublin
Registration and abstract submission opening soon.
Proudly hosted by the Anatomical Society and located at the Trinity College Dublin. 14th-16th December, 2026
#AnatSoc #AnatSocWinter26
Theme- Skin and Bone
This proposed meeting of the Anatomical Society of Great Britain and Ireland will explore the themes of Skin and Bone, emphasising the structural, functional, and immunological interplay between the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems. Scientific sessions will showcase innovative research from across Ireland to include skin and bone, orthopaedics, tissue engineering, immunology, and general anatomy spanning topics from microanatomy and development to immune function in tissue homeostasis, repair, pedagogy and disease. Invited lectures from leading clinicians / researchers will highlight the translational relevance of tissue engineering and surgery. The meeting will also include satellite workshops focused on the growing need for dialog around anatomy collections and their legacy, and the role of virtual dissection and AI in contemporary medical education. The meeting will also feature a visit to the historic Book of Kells on campus and a tour of the Old Anatomy Museum first established in 1825. The conference dinner will celebrate Irish tradition, providing an opportunity for delegates to experience local cuisine. Hosted at TCD, the meeting will benefit from a central, accessible location in a city renowned for its rich cultural heritage, vibrant academic environment, and international connectivity.
Organising Committee
Denis Barry Debarry@tcd.ie
Melissa Conroy
Claire Murphy
Daniel Johnston
Sophie Mok
Sourav Bhattacharjee
Danielle Fernandes
Dr Rocky Cheung
(Meetings Officer)
Dr Hannah Webb
Meetings Administrator (anatomicalsocietymeetings@gmail.com)
Sponsors
The organisers are grateful for the financial support provided by a number of regular highly-valued sponsors.
The funding received is used to subsidise the conference, allowing us to keep the Anatomical Society meetings affordable for our members and one of the best priced conferences available.
If you would like to sponsor our conferences please email anatomicalsocietymeetings@gmail.com
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event: Brahmarsive, Wolters Kluwer, Rockford, Elsevier, Anatomy Hacks.
BRAHMARSIVE
Elsevier
Rockford
Abstract Information
Abstract submission will open w/c 14th September 2026. For abstract and poster guidelines click here.
The abstract submission categories are as follows:
Basic & Translational Anatomy
Anatomy Education & Pedagogy
Skin / Bone Research
General Anatomy
Emerging tools in Anatomy including AI
Tissue Engineering
MSK Anatomy
Sustainability in Anatomy
Drinks Reception
Monday 14th December 2026
Gala Dinner
Tuesday 15th December 2026, Trinity City Hotel, Pearse Street, £25pp
Early Career and Student Social
Monday 15th December 2026. O'Donoghues, 15 Merrion Row, Dublin 2
We have an exciting selection of invited speakers from around the globe to present at the upcoming Anatomical Society Winter Meeting at Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. 14th-16th December, 2026.
Prof. Fergal O'Brien, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Dr Eimear Dolan, University of Galway, Ireland
Prof. Desmond Tobin, University College Dublin, Ireland
Prof. Sarah Snelling, University of Oxford, UK
Prof. David Hoey, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Dr Eoin, O'Cearbhaill, University College Dublin, Ireland
Prof. Claire Smith, University of Sussex, UK
Meeting Dates: 14-16th December 2026,
Registration opens: soon
Abstract submission opens: soon
Abstract submission closes: Sunday 18th October
Early bird registration closes: Monday 2nd November
Registration closes: 23rd November
The organisers are grateful for the financial support provided by a number of regular highly-valued sponsors.
The funding received is used to subsidise the conference, allowing us to keep the Anatomical Society meetings affordable for our members and one of the best priced conferences available.
If you would like to sponsor our conferences please email anatomicalsocietymeetings@gmail.com
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event: Brahmarsive, Wolters Kluwer, Rockford, Elsevier, Anatomy Hacks.
The Young Investigator prize will be awarded for the best talk presented by an attendee, normally of relatively junior status, at the winter meeting. To be eligible for this prize, the work presented must have been carried out while the first author was an undergraduate or postgraduate student and be presented within 1 year of the award of the doctorate, if applicable. The presenter may be a member of the Anatomical Society or a non-member.
| Early Bird Registration Fees | Late Registration Fees |
Member | £150 | £180 |
Non-member | £200 | £220 |
Early career researcher/student member (Anatomical Society) | £90 | £120 |
Student non-member | £110 | £140 |
Please note if capacity for the conference is reached before registration closes: registration will close early.
The Gala dinner isn't included in this fee, but is subsidised for registrants to £25pp
Accommodation
Please book early as there are other events occuring in Dublin around this time.
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Travelodge Plus Dublin City Centre
Campus accommodation
Travel
Plane: Dublin airport offeres extensive direct flight connections to major UK and European cities, as well as transatlantic routes. It is located approx 15-20 minutes from the city centre. Regular bus and coach services connect the airport to central Dublin, including routes serving Tintity College Dublin directly.
Train: Dublin is well served by national rail services linking the city to major regional centres.
Pre conference: Exploring the Future of Anatomy Education Through the lens of AI. Run by Prof. Sourav Bhattacharjee. Max 55 people, first come first served, please book at registration.
In conference: Conversation on anatomy collections, legislation and anatomy legacy. Run by Claire Smith/ Denis Barry. Max 55 people, first come first served, please book at registration.
Anatomy tour: Medical museum and Old Anatomy Lecture theatre. 5pm Tuesday.
Code of Conduct
The aim of the Anatomical Society's Scientific Meetings is to promote science and research in the anatomical sciences.
One of the greatest strengths of the Society is its diversity and nowhere is this exemplified better than by the range of topics at our meetings.
The Anatomical Society are committed to fostering a community where diversity of thought, background, and identity is valued and celebrated. As a society, we aim to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all participants to share their insights and engage in open and honest intellectual debate, to contribute to the advancement of our field.
Cancellation Policy
If we cancel the meeting, registration will be refunded in full. If you cancel up to 1 month before the meeting, you will be refunded your registration fee, minus 10%. If you cancel within a month of the meeting we are unable to refund your registration. We will not be able to refund the cost of any other expenses relating to meeting attendance, refund is only for registration.
If you require further information about the Anatomical Society conferences please email: anatomicalsocietymeetings@gmail.com
Previous Meetings
Anatomical Society Summer meeting: 15th-17th July 2026, Bristol
Anatomical Society Winter meeting:17-19th December 2025. ARU, Chelmsford.
Anatomical Society Summer meeting: 14th-16th July 2025. St John's College, University of Oxford. Published abstracts.
Anatomical Society Winter meeting: 6th-8th January 2025. University of Lancashire, Preston. Abstracts published abstracts.
Anatomical Society Summer meeting: 24th-26th July 2024. Edinburgh University. published abstracts.
Anatomical Society Winter meeting, 3rd-5th January 2024, Liverpool, UK published abstracts
Anatomical Society Summer meeting, 25th-27th July 2023, Bangor, Wales, UK. published abstracts
Anatomical Society Winter meeting, 17-19th April 2023, Nottingham, UK published abstracts
Anatomical Society Summer Meetings, 4-6th July 2022, Dublin, Ireland. published abstracts
Anatomical Society virtual Summer Meeting, 7th-9th July 2021, hosted by Glasgow, UK published abstracts
Anatomical Society virtual Winter Meeting, 6th-8th January 2021, hosted by Newcastle, UK. published abstracts
Anatomical Society Winter Meeting, 2019, 18th-20th December 2019, Lancaster, UK. published abstracts
The 19th Congress of the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists, 9-11th August 2019, Excel, London, UK published abstracts
Anatomical Society Winter Meeting, 2018, 17-19th December 2018, York, UK. published abstracts
Anatomical Society Summer Meeting, 2018, 23rd-25th July 2018, Oxford, UK. published abstracts
Anatomical Society Winter Meeting 2017, 18th-20th December 2017, Dundee, Scotland. published abstracts
Joint Anatomical Society and AAA Summer Meeting , 27th-29th June 2017, NUI Galway, Ireland. published abstracts
Sponsors
The organisers are grateful for the financial support provided by a number of regular highly-valued sponsors.
The funding received is used to subsidise the conference, allowing us to keep the Anatomical Society meetings affordable for our members and one of the best priced conferences available.
If you would like to sponsor our conferences please email anatomicalsocietymeetings@gmail.com
Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this event: Brahmarsive, Wolters Kluwer, Rockford, Elsevier, Anatomy Hacks.
