Nina Ulrich

Dr. Nina Ulrich is a postdoctoral researcher and curator at the Institute for the History of Pharmacy and Medicine (Faculty of Pharmacy) of the Philipps University of Marburg. Her work focuses on provenance research of anatomical specimens and historical medical collections.

• Education:
  • Magister Artium (Human Biology, Zoology, Philosophy) from Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz (2010)
  • Master of Science in Forensic Anthropology from University of Edinburgh (2012)
  • Doctorate in Medical Sciences (Dr. rer. med.) from Philipps University of Marburg (2016)

Her research examines medical history from the 19th to mid-20th century, with emphasis on collection management and the historical context of anatomical specimens. She has published extensively on topics related to anatomical museums, historical dissection practices, and medical anomalies.

Publications reveal expertise in museum digitization, 3D medical imaging history, and biographical case studies of historical medical exhibits like the Marburg Mummy and "Lange Anton" gigantism specimen. Her work bridges medical history, bioarchaeology, and museum conservation.

As curator of the Medical-Historical-Anatomical Collection since 2016, she oversees specimen provenance documentation and collection modernization efforts. Her roles include academic research, collection curation, and historical analysis of medical practices.