In some ways, Brussels-born, Renaissance-era surgeon/physician/anatomist Andreas Vesalius was quite like ... His work in anatomy would have made a successful curriculum vitae for a tenure-track ...

Widely recognized as the father of modern anatomy, Flemish anatomist Andreas Vesalius published a progressive volume titled De Humani Corporis Fabrica in 1543. His book made a series of ...

A few individuals, such as Andreas Vesalius ... Vesalius’ greatest contribution was in the field of anatomy. Before Vesalius, doctors relied on the works of Galen and other ancient writers.

A new book on Andreas Vesalius humanizes the 16th-century scientist by focusing on his creative approaches and small frustrations. This exhibition focuses on the Netherlandish painter Catharina van ...

This meant other advances in medicine could happen. For example, surgeons could later use Vesalius’ work to develop new operations with a detailed understanding of the anatomy of the body.