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Institute of Veterinary Anatomy

Welcome to the Institute of Veterinary Anatomy of the University of Zurich

The Institute of Veterinary Anatomy represents macroscopic and microscopic anatomy as well as embryology and developmental biology of domestic mammals in teaching and research.
A particular research focus lies on the comparative and species-specific aspects of reproductive biology and endocrinology in domestic mammals. Through this, the institute makes a significant contribution to understanding key biological processes, including embryo-maternal communication, placental function, and the mechanisms of birth induction.
In teaching, the institute plays a vital role in veterinary education. During the first year of study, it provides foundational anatomical knowledge, which serves as an indispensable basis for understanding the structure and function of animal organisms. This knowledge is systematically expanded and deepened during the second, third, and fourth years of study through block courses. Special emphasis is placed on connecting theory with practice, enabling students to be thoroughly prepared for the diverse clinical demands of veterinary medicine.

Weiterführende Informationen

Doubvle Success!

Dr. Olivia Eilers Smith, PhD, and Dr. Dragos Scarlet are celebrating a double success at the annual conference "Physiology & Pathology of Reproduction" and simultaneously "Veterinary-Human Medicine Joint Conference" 2025 in Leipzig. 

1) Dr. Olivia Eilers Smith was presented with the 2025 award of the German Society for Reproductive Medicine (DGRM) for the project: "Oxygen Depletion and HIF1α Regulate Steroidogenesis in Granulosa Cells by Affecting Significant Players in Cholesterol Provision: A Multi-Omics Approach." Authors: Smith EO, Berto Gomes LA, Kowalewski MP. Olivia and Luiz share the first authorship of this contribution.  

2) Dr. Dragos Scarlet received the Best Poster Award for the contribution: "The endocrine profile of the mare at the time of oocyte collection affects the outcome of OPU-ICSI." Authors: Scarlet D, Schuler G, Malama E, Galli C, Bocci C, Bollwein H, Kowalewski MP.

New Paper

Placental interleukin 1β signaling in canine pregnancy: differential effects during and after decidualization in vitro.
Miguel Tavares Pereira, Selim Aslan, Rita Payan-Carreira, Iris M Reichler, Karine Reynaud, Mariusz P Kowalewski.

New Paper

Dynamic Regulation of HIF1α and Oxygen-Sensing Factors in Cyclic Bovine Corpus Luteum and During LPS Challenge.
Luiz Antonio Berto Gomes, Olivia Eilers Smith, Heinrich Bollwein and Mariusz Pawel Kowalewski.