Frank Willard, PhD The lateral cranial nerves seminar

Places are strictly limited for this unique event.

Osteopathy Australia proudly presents this special one off seminar with world leading anatomist, Frank Willard, PhD, Professor of Anatomy and honorary member of the American Academy of Osteopathy.

Be part of Frank's in-person seminar as he takes you through cranial osteopathic insights and techniques. Register now and secure your place or join our wait list for further details.

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Seminar overview:

1. Anatomy and development of the brainstem and cranial nerves – The origin of the new vertebrate head.
2. The lateral cranial nerves: “The special polynerves of the brainstem” - the interaction of the pharyngeal mesoderm and the neural crest cells, an evolutionary view.
3. The lateral cranial nerves: Development of chewing and swallowing – oropharyngeal and esophageal coordination.
4. The lateral cranial nerves: Separating the aerodigestive tract and the development of language.
5. The lateral cranial nerves: A new heart for the new head.
6. The forebrain, the lateral cranial nerves, and human communication and emotions.

Frank Willard, Ph.D. received his doctoral degree in Anatomy and Neurobiology from the College of Medicine, University of Vermont and did three years of post-doctoral training in the Department of Anatomy, at the Ohio State University College of Medicine.  He joined the Anatomy Department at the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983, where he holds the rank of Professor.  Currently he is the Discipline Director for Anatomy, the Course Director for Osteopathic Medical Anatomy taught to the Year-One Osteopathic Students and the Course Director for the Medical Neuroanatomy and Neurology taught to the Year II Osteopathic Medical Students.  He is ranked as a Master Instructor in the International Pain and Spine Intervention Society.  He has served as the Basic Science Editor for the Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine text.  His research has focused on spine anatomy and spine of spinal origin.

The 10:00am to 2:00pm time is inclusive of a break with light catering provided.

Attendance will be recognised with 3.5 CPD hours. 

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