Francisco Gil Cano

Francisco Gil Cano is a Professor at the Department of Anatomy and Pathological Anatomy in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. He holds a PhD from the same institution, awarded in 1986 for his thesis on postnatal myofibrillar differentiation in canine muscles under Dr. Francisco Moreno Medina's supervision. His research focuses on veterinary anatomy, imaging techniques (CT/MRI), comparative anatomy, and historical veterinary practices. He is affiliated with the Veterinary Anatomy and Embryology research group.

• PhD: Universidad de Murcia (1986)

Research interests include anatomical innovations in veterinary education (e.g., 3D printing applications), comparative studies of feline and big cat anatomy using advanced imaging, and historical analyses of veterinary practices from Roman to medieval periods. He has contributed to archaeological studies involving animal remains and developed anatomical atlases for veterinary reference. His work bridges modern diagnostic techniques with historical veterinary science.

Publications highlight advancements in ultrasound-guided anesthesia techniques for small animals, anatomical studies of domestic and wild species, and interdisciplinary projects combining veterinary science with archaeology and history.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. His advising record includes supervising his own doctoral thesis, but no current advisees are listed. His contributions extend to institutional history, including studies on the establishment of the Murcia Veterinary School and historical slaughterhouse operations.

Labs/teams: Active member of the Veterinary Anatomy and Embryology research group within the University of Murcia's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.