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Dr. Margaret Hall is a Professor of Anatomy at Midwestern University, holding appointments in the Arizona College of Optometry, College of Graduate Studies, and College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her Ph.D. in Anatomical Sciences from Stony Brook University (2005) and has been with Midwestern University since 2006, advancing to Associate Professor (2010) and Professor (2016). Her research focuses on comparative anatomy, specifically the evolution of vertebrate visual systems and mammalian body wall morphology. Dr. Hall teaches anatomy courses for occupational therapy, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. She leads grants exploring pelvic and perineum evolution, such as the MWU Intramural Grant on cavernous nerve homologies. Her work bridges evolutionary biology with clinical applications, including studies on episiotomy risks and prostatic neurovascular anatomy.
Research Interests:
- Evolution of vertebrate visual systems (eye shape, retinal morphology)
- Mammalian body wall evolution, especially abdominal and perineal structures
- Comparative neuroanatomy of felids and other vertebrates
- Clinical applications of anatomical studies in surgery and medicine
Grants & Teaching:
- Recent Grant: Evolution of the Pelvis and Perineum: Homologies of Anatomical Pathways for the Cavernous Nerves in Human and Non-human Vertebrates
- Teaching Roles: Human Anatomy with Lab (Occupational Therapy), Veterinary Anatomy I/II, and B.A.S.I. courses for dental/optometry students
Awards: None explicitly listed, though her work has been published in high-impact anatomical and interdisciplinary journals.