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Professor Nalini Pather

Professor Nalini Pather

Adjunct Professor

BMedSci (Hons), MMedSci (cum laude), GCULT, PhD

Medicine & Health
Faculty Office

Professor Nalini Pather is the Associate Dean Education, Innovation at Medicine & Health, . She focuses on curriculum design, enhancing the student experience, and SoTL. She is the co-founder of the , which frames a whole-of-university approach to student success and wellbeing. Nalini’s research focusses on medical imaging, hybrid/digital education, and inclusive education. She has more than 25 years’ experience in educational innovation and design in medicine and health programs in several countries. She has several awards (Faculty, Vice-Chancellor, Australian Award for University Teaching) for her contributions to higher education. Nalini is the Chair of the International Program for Anatomical Education (FIPAE) of the , and an Associate Editor of (Impact Factor, 5.9). Nalini is a Fellow of and the .

Nalini’s research focusses on medical imaging and radiomics for diagnostic systems, blended/hybrid program and curriculum design, immersive technologies such AR/VR and 3D printing, and inclusive education. Her PhD (2009) in the cell biology of wound healing and management, built on her Masters in Clinical Anatomy and Imaging. Her broad and deep expertise and understanding of medicine and health, equips Nalini to interrogate advances in medical technologies, enable translation to practice, and advocacy.Nalini is currently supervising fiveHDR students.
Phone
+61 2 9065 1340
E-mail
n.pather@unsw.edu.au
Location
Room 212, Wallace Wurth Building Medicine
  • Books | 2017
    Strkalj G; Pather N, 2017, Commemorations and Memorials Exploring the Human Face of Anatomy INTRODUCTION, Strkalj G; Pather N, (ed.), WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBL CO PTE LTD,
    Books | 2017
    Štrkalj G; Pather N, 2017, Commemorations and memorials: Exploring the human face of anatomy,
    Books | 2005
    Štrkalj G; Pather N; Kramer B, 2005, Voyages in Science Essays by South African Anatomists in Honour of Phillip V. Tobias's 80th Birthday
  • Book Chapters | 2021
    Birbara NS; Pather N, 2021, 'Instructional Design of Virtual Learning Resources for Anatomy Education', in Biomedical Visualisation, pp. 75 - 110,
    Book Chapters | 2021
    Kenderdine S; Yip A; Oliver C; Pather N; Sammut C; Djokic T; Marcus N; Ong A, 2021, 'Designing Multi-disciplinary Interactive Virtual Environments for Next-Generation Immersive Learning Experiences: Case Studies and Future Directions in Astrobiology, Anatomy and Cultural Heritage', in Creative and Collaborative Learning through Immersion, Springer Nature, pp. 49 - 67,
    Book Chapters | 2021
    Kenderine S; Yip A; Oliver C; Pather N; Sammut C; Djokic T; Marcus N; Ong A, 2021, 'Designing Multi-disciplinary Interactive Virtual Environments for Next-Generation Immersive Learning Experiences: Case Studies and Future Directions in Astrobiology, Anatomy and Cultural Heritage.', in Creative and Collaborative Learning through Immersion Interdisciplinary and International Perspectives, Springer,
    Book Chapters | 2020
    Pather N, 2020, 'Prosection and Dissection Laboratory Sessions: Design and Implement to Enhance Learning', in Teaching Anatomy, Springer International Publishing, pp. 259 - 269,
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Pather N; Ashwell K, 2017, 'A Moment of hope: Thanksgiving services for families of donors', in Commemorations and Memorials: Exploring the Human Face of Anatomy, pp. 173 - 180,
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Pather N; Ashwell K, 2017, 'A moment of hope: thanksgiving services for families of donors', in Strkalj G; Pather N (ed.), Commemorations and Memorials: Exploring the Human Face of Anatomy, World Scientific, pp. 173 - 180,
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Pather N; Strkaj G, 2017, 'CONCLUDING REMARKS: WHERE TO FROM HERE?', in Commemorations and Memorials: Exploring the Human Face of Anatomy, World Scientific, pp. 195 - 196,
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Strkalj G; Pather N, 2017, 'Exploring the Human Face of Anatomy', in Commemorations and memorials: Exploring the human face of anatomy, World Scientific Publishing, Singapore, pp. 1 - 14,
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Štrkalj G; Pather N, 2017, 'INTRODUCTION', in Commemorations and Memorials, World Scientific Publishing, pp. 1 - 14,
    Book Chapters | 2017
    Štrkalj G; Pather N, 2017, 'Introduction', in Commemorations and Memorials: Exploring the Human Face of Anatomy, pp. 1 - 14,
    Book Chapters | 2016
    Polly P; Vickery R; Thai T; Yang JL; Fath T; Herbert C; Jones N; Lewis T; Pather N; Schibeci S; Cox J, 2016, 'ePortfolios, Assessment and Professional Skills in the Medical Sciences', in Rowley J (ed.), ePortfolios in Australian Universities, Springer, Singapore, pp. 47 - 64,
    Book Chapters | 2015
    Pather N, 2015, 'Teaching Anatomy: Prosections and Dissections', in Teaching Anatomy, Springer International Publishing, pp. 213 - 221,
    Book Chapters | 2015
    Pather N, 2015, 'The Pros And Cons Of Dissection And Prosection', in Chan LK; Pawlina W (ed.), Teaching anatomy: a practical guide, Springer
    Book Chapters | 2005
    Pather N, 2005, 'The pterion: is this a reliable surgical landmark', in Voyages in Science Essays by South African Anatomists in Honour of Phillip V. Tobias's 80th Birthday, pp. 225 - 234
    Book Chapters | 2005
    Strkalj G; Pather N, 2005, 'Phillip Vallentine Tobias and his voyages in science: a biographical sketch', in Voyages in Science Essays by South African Anatomists in Honour of Phillip V. Tobias's 80th Birthday, Content Solutions, Pretoria, pp. 3 - 11
  • Edited Books | 2017
    Pather N; Strkalj G, (ed.), 2017, Commemorations and Memorials: Exploring the Human Face of Anatomy, 1, World Scientific Publishing Company,
  • Journal articles | 2023
    CHAU P; Soo YOON J; MOSES D; PATHER N, 2023, 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of portal vein morphometry in pediatric and adult populations: drawing the line between normal and abnormal findings', European Journal of Radiology, pp. 111016 - 111016,
    Journal articles | 2023
    Xiao VG; Kresnanto J; Moses DA; Pather N, 2023, 'Quantitative MRI in the Local Staging of Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Byun S; Morris S; Pather N, 2022, 'Magnetic resonance imaging study of the sciatic nerve variation in the pediatric gluteal region: Implications for the posterior approach of the sciatic nerve blockade', Paediatric Anaesthesia, 32, pp. 1355 - 1364,
    Journal articles | 2022
    El-Haddad J; Štrkalj G; Pather N, 2022, 'A global perspective on embryological and fetal collections: Where to from here?', Anatomical Record, 305, pp. 869 - 885,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Giuriato R; Štrkalj G; Prvan T; Hulme A; Pather N, 2022, 'Musculoskeletal anatomy knowledge in Australian chiropractors', Anatomical Sciences Education, 15, pp. 663 - 670,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Giuriato R; Štrkalj G; Prvan T; Pather N, 2022, 'Musculoskeletal anatomy core syllabus for Australian chiropractic programs: A pilot study', Journal of Chiropractic Education, 36, pp. 117 - 123,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Newman HJ; Meyer AJ; Wilkinson TJ; Pather N; Carr SE, 2022, 'Technology enhanced neuroanatomy teaching techniques: A focused BEME systematic review of current evidence: BEME Guide No. 75', Medical Teacher, 44, pp. 1069 - 1080,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Birbara NS; Pather N, 2021, 'Real Or Not Real: The Impact of the Physical Fidelity of Virtual Learning Resources on Learning Anatomy', Anatomical Sciences Education, 14, pp. 774 - 787,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Blaich R; Pather N; Prvan T; Engel R; Hulme A; Strkalj G, 2021, 'Anatomy knowledge retention in Australian osteopathic training: A comparative study', European Journal of Anatomy, 25, pp. 433 - 445
    Journal articles | 2021
    Maloney S; Pather N; Foo J; Lazarus MD, 2021, 'Spending Wisely: The Role of Cost and Value Research in the Pursuit of Advancing Anatomical Sciences Education', Anatomical Sciences Education, 14, pp. 263 - 269,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Matar I; Lucas T; Gregory L; Byun S; Morris S; Pather N, 2021, 'Quantifying the ossification of the carpus: Radiographic standards for age estimation in a New South Wales paediatric population', Forensic Science International: Reports, 3, pp. 100211,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Pather N, 2021, 'Anatomy of the leg and ankle: an introduction', The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection, 2021, pp. e1005133 - e1005133,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Štrkalj G; Pather N, 2021, 'Beyond the Sex Binary: Toward the Inclusive Anatomical Sciences Education', Anatomical Sciences Education, 14, pp. 513 - 518,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Birbara NS; Sammut C; Pather N, 2020, 'Virtual Reality in Anatomy: A Pilot Study Evaluating Different Delivery Modalities', Anatomical Sciences Education, 13, pp. 445 - 457,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Giuriato R; Štrkalj G; Meyer AJ; Pather N, 2020, 'Anatomical Sciences in Chiropractic Education: A Survey of Chiropractic Programs in Australia', Anatomical Sciences Education, 13, pp. 37 - 47,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Giuriato R; Štrkalj G; Prvan T; Pather N, 2020, 'Australian chiropractors' perception of the clinical relevance of anatomical sciences and adequacy of teaching in chiropractic curricula', Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, 28,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Hutchinson EF; Kramer B; Billings BK; Brits DM; Pather N, 2020, 'The Law, Ethics and Body Donation: A Tale of Two Bequeathal Programs', Anatomical Sciences Education, 13, pp. 512 - 519,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Kramer B; Hartmann C; Toit FD; Hutchinson E; Pather N, 2020, 'Supporting early career anatomists: An international challenge', Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger, pp. 151520 - 151520,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Pather N; Blyth P; Chapman JA; Dayal MR; Flack NAMS; Fogg QA; Green RA; Hulme AK; Johnson IP; Meyer AJ; Morley JW; Shortland PJ; Štrkalj G; Štrkalj M; Valter K; Webb AL; Woodley SJ; Lazarus MD, 2020, 'Forced Disruption of Anatomy Education in Australia and New Zealand: An Acute Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic', Anatomical Sciences Education, 13, pp. 284 - 300,
    Journal articles | 2019
    Birbara NS; Otton JM; Pather N, 2019, '3D Modelling and Printing Technology to Produce Patient-Specific 3D Models', Heart Lung and Circulation, 28, pp. 302 - 313,
    Journal articles | 2019
    Blaich R; Pather N; Luo K; Strkalj G, 2019, 'Australian Osteopathic Practitioners’ Perceptions of the Clinical Relevance of Anatomy', International Journal of Morphology, 37, pp. 319 - 323,
    Journal articles | 2019
    Byun S; Gordon J; Jacob T; Morris S; Pather N, 2019, 'A CT and MRI study of the variations of the sciatic nerve branches of the pediatric knee: implications for peripheral nerve blockade', Clinical Anatomy, 32, pp. 836 - 850,
    Journal articles | 2019
    Byun S; Pather N, 2019, 'Pediatric regional anesthesia: A review of the relevance of surface anatomy and landmarks used for peripheral nerve blockades in infants and children', Clinical Anatomy, 32, pp. 803 - 823,
    Journal articles | 2019
    Ho VW; Meng M; Hwang GJ; Pather N; Kumar RK; Vickery RM; Velan GM, 2019, 'Knowledge Maps: an Online Tool for Knowledge Mapping with Automated Feedback', Medical Science Educator, 29, pp. 625 - 629,
    Journal articles | 2017
    Otton J; Birbara N; Pather N, 2017, '3D Printing the Mitral Valve for Surgical Planning: Comparison Between Cardiac CT and 3D Echocardiography', Heart, Lung and Circulation, 26, pp. S279 - S279,
    Journal articles | 2017
    Otton JM; Birbara N; Hussain T; Griel G; Foley TA; Pather N, 2017, '3D printing from cardiovascular CT: a practical guide and review', Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Therapy, 7, pp. 1 - 20,
    Journal articles | 2017
    Štrkalj G; Pather N, 2017, 'FRONT MATTER', , pp. i - xii,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Guiriato R; Pather N; Ashwell K; Strkalj G, 2016, 'The Role of Anatomy Education in Facilitating Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions – an Example from Australia', International Journal of Morphology, 34, pp. 1424 - 1428,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Pather N; Yoon J, 2016, 'The Orbit: A re-appraisal of the surgical landmarks of the medial and lateral walls', Clinical Anatomy,
    Journal articles | 2015
    ADSTRUM S; Agrawal D; Singh B; Sharma PK; Agrawal GA; Sahai A; Singh R; Baillie LJM; Muirhead JC; Blyth P; Niven BE; Dias GJ; Bouwer H; Valter K; Webb AL; Brady J; Gillon A; Lal N; Sheard P; Calma ADB; Colibaba AS; Webb AL; Valter K; Chapman J; Colborne GR; Weller AB; Truglio M; Fullard LA; Barnes GR; Collins‐Praino L; Burton J; Johnson IP; Crowley C; Hanley M; Malik MA; Sinha S; Dias GJ; de Silva KR; Shah T; Sim E; Song N; Colombage S; Lal N; Cornwall J; Dias GJ; Koh JMC; Lal N; Cornwall J; Dias GJ; Lal N; Chandrasekera M; Cornwall J; Dias GJ; Perumal V; Smith C; Cornwall J; Dias GJ; Samarakoon L; Antony DJ; Lal N; Cornwall J; Di Bartolo O; Amirapu S; Al‐Ali S; Eizenberg N; Chidlow CM; McMenamin PG; Farrell SF; Osmotherly PG; Rivett DA; Cornwall J; Fernandez A; Ghebremedhin E; Brown JMM; Fujishiro H; Tsukada S; Nimura A; Akita K; Green RA; White L; Cates T; Farchione D; Goldie SJ; Nott J; Lam W; Hafiz M; Webb AL; Valter K; Hayashi N; Sakaguchi T; Fujishiro H; Yamaguchi K; Akita K; Haysom S; Flack NAMS; Woodley SJ; Hughes D; Wentworth S; McGowan H; Kennedy MS; Nicholson HD; Woodley SJ; Kippers V; Pather N; Landy P; Maguire D; Shoham A; Lal N; Cornwall J; Sheard P; Lazarus M; Dos santos J; Haidet P; Massey‐westropp N; Parange N; Johnson IP; Mcmenamin P; Adams J; Collins S; Quayle M; Morton D; Nalla S; Nicholson HD; Okuda I; Akita K; Nakajima Y; Perumal V; Woodley SJ; Nicholson HD; Porta D; Pretorius NE; Quayle M; Moaveni A; Crock J; Adams J; Collins S; Mcmenamin PG; Ranger TA; Teichtahl A; Cicuttini FM; Wang Y; Wluka A; Urquhart DM; Ratnayake J; Ghebremedhin E; Brown JMM; Samalia L; Neuman F; Sangwan S; Taylor NF; Green RA; Satyapal KS; De Gama BZ; Pillay P; Seidl L; Tosovic D; Brown JMM; Smith J; Snowden S; Dias G; Baillie LJM; Spronken‐Smith R; Stoner L; Chinn V; Orta O; Meikle GR; Cornwall J; Than A; Seidl L; Brown JMM; Tosovic D; Brown JMM; Tuffley DC; Brown JMM; Valter K; Webb AL; Voigt T; Dauber W; Wang Q; Liang L; Liu Y; Zhang M; Watanabe R; Brown JMM; Ghebremedhin E; Webb AL; Wentworth S; Hughes D; McGowan H; Williams ; Choi‐Lundberg AD; Cuellar W; Chapman J; Wong G; Baird M; Chuang K; Wong G; Eizenberg N; McMenamin PG; Yang JH; Brown JMM; Ghebremedhin E; Yassai O; Reilly K; Mirjalili SA; Zacharias A; Pizzari T; English D; Kapakoulakis T; Green RA; Zimanyi MA; Terry KJ, 2015, 'Abstracts presented at the Australian and New Zealand association of clinical anatomists (ANZACA) 11th annual meeting, “Anatomy in work and play,” 3rd to 5th December 2014, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand', Clinical Anatomy, 28, pp. 939 - 954,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Yoo S; Dedova I; Pather N, 2015, 'An appraisal of the short lateral rotators of the hip joint', Clinical Anatomy, 28, pp. 800 - 812,
    Journal articles | 2014
    Štrkalj G; Pather N, 2014, 'A proposal for introducing a requirement to declare the provenience of cadavers in anatomy publications', Clinical Anatomy, 27, pp. 512 - 513,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Lee AS; Anderson JE; Joya JE; Head SI; Pather N; Kee AJ; Gunning PW; Hardeman EC, 2013, 'Aged skeletal muscle retains the ability to fully regenerate functional architecture', BioArchitecture, 3, pp. 25 - 37,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Strkalj G; Pather N, 2013, 'Phillip V. Tobias as an anatomist', Clinical Anatomy, 26, pp. 423 - 429,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Olateju O; Pather N; Kramer B, 2012, 'The proliferative effect of all-trans retinoic acid during wound healing: A compromised effect in the presence of dimethyl sulphoxide', WOUND PRACTICE AND RESEARCH, 20, pp. 190 - 196,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Olateju OI; Pather N; Kramer B, 2012, 'The proliferative effect of all-trans retinoic acid during wound healing: A compromised effect in the presence of dimethyl sulphoxide', Wound practice and research, 20(4), pp. 1 - 7
    Journal articles | 2012
    Pather N; Kramer B, 2012, 'Bulbine Natalensis and Bulbine Frutescens Promote Cutaneous Wound Healing.', Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 142, pp. 523 - 532,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Pather N; Viljoen AM; Kramer B, 2011, 'The biochemical effect of Bulbine natalensis and Bulbine frutescens on cutaneous wound healing', Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 133, pp. 364 - 370,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Strkalj G; Schroder T; Pather DN; Solyali V, 2011, 'A preliminary assessment of the fifth-year chiropractic students’ knowledge of anatomy', THE JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE, 17, pp. 63 - 66,
    Journal articles | 2008
    Kramer B; Pather N; Ihunwo AO, 2008, 'Anatomy : The African spotlight unfurls', Anatomical Sciences Education, 1, pp. 231 - 232,
    Journal articles | 2008
    Kramer B; Pather N; Ihunwo AO, 2008, 'Anatomy : spotlight on Africa', Anatomical Sciences Education, 1, pp. 111 - 118,
    Journal articles | 2006
    Pather N; Osman M, 2006, 'Landmarks of the facial nerve: implications for parotidectomy', Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 28, pp. 170 - 175,
    Journal articles | 2006
    Pather N; Partab P; Singh B; Satyapal KS, 2006, 'Cervico-thoracic ganglion: its clinical importance', Clinical Anatomy 25, 19, pp. 323 - 326,
    Journal articles | 2005
    Pather N; Ramsey S, 2005, 'The aortic root: establishing the norm', The FASEB Journal, 19, pp. A246 - A247,
    Journal articles | 2004
    Pather N; Singh B; Partab P; Ramsaroop L; Satyapal KS, 2004, 'An anatomical rationale for upper limb sympathetic blockade: a preliminary report', Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 26, pp. 178 - 181,
    Journal articles | 2003
    Pather N; Partab P; Singh B; Satyapal KS, 2003, 'Sympathetic contributions to the cardiac plexus', Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 25, pp. 210 - 215,
    Journal articles | 2003
    Ramsaroop L; Singh B; Moodley J; Partab P; Pather N; Satyapal KS, 2003, 'A thoracoscopic view of the Nerve of Kuntz', Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques, 17, pp. 1498 - 1498,
    Journal articles | 2003
    Satyapal KS; Singh B; Partab P; Ramsaroop L; Pather N, 2003, 'Thoracoscopy: a new era for surgical anatomy', Clinical Anatomy 25, 16, pp. 538 - 541,
    Journal articles | 2001
    Naidoo N; Partab P; Pather N; Singh B; Satyapal KS; Moodley J, 2001, 'Thoracic splanchnic nerves : Implications for splanchnic denervation', Journal of Anatomy, 199, pp. 585 - 590,
  • Preprints | 2024
    El-Haddad J; Pather N, 2024, An ethical analysis of human fetal and embryological collections and informed consent: a focus group study, ,
    Conference Abstracts | 2020
    Birbara N; Pather N, 2020, 'Virtual versus traditional collaborative learning experiences for anatomy education', in JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, WILEY, Vol. 236, pp. 98 - 98,
    Conference Papers | 2020
    Byun C; Gordon J; Morris S; Jacob T; Pather N, 2020, 'Clinical imaging study of the sciatic nerve in the paediatric knee: implications for popliteal approach of sciatic nerve blockade in children', in JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, WILEY, pp. 360 - 361,
    Conference Abstracts | 2020
    Giuriato R; Strkalj G; Pather N, 2020, 'ANATOMY: What is the point of teaching it? Australian chiropractors' perceptions of the clinical relevance of anatomical sciences and their place in chiropractic curricula', in JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, WILEY, Vol. 236, pp. 256 - 256,
    Conference Abstracts | 2020
    Hartmann C; Kramer B; Pather N, 2020, 'Troublesome knowledge and threshold concepts in the Anatomical Sciences: using curriculum mapping to support learning in a medical curriculum', in JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, WILEY, Vol. 236, pp. 245 - 246,
    Conference Abstracts | 2020
    Hartmann C; Pather N, 2020, 'The anatomy of a partnership: challenges and perks', in JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, WILEY, Vol. 236, pp. 17 - 17,
    Conference Abstracts | 2020
    Hawkins N; Dowdell S; Pather N, 2020, 'BEST Network - Creating, collaborating and sharing anatomy education resources internationally', in JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, WILEY, Vol. 236, pp. 17 - 18,
    Conference Abstracts | 2020
    Kramer B; Pather N; Hartmann C; Hutchinson E; du Toit F; Opperman LA; Shinaoka A; Evans DJR; Borgno L; Oyedele S; Pais D; Macchiarelli G, 2020, 'IFAA President's Emergent Anatomists Programme (PEAP) Inaugural Workshop', in JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, WILEY, Vol. 236, pp. 362 - 362,
    Conference Abstracts | 2020
    Pather N; Fogg Q, 2020, 'Anatomy, challenges and rewards to internationalisation', in JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, WILEY, Vol. 236, pp. 14 - 14,
    Conference Abstracts | 2020
    Pather N, 2020, 'Anatomy, a nexus for the humanities: A trend towards embedding philosophy and reason into the anatomical sciences', in JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, WILEY, Vol. 236, pp. 23 - 23,
    Conference Abstracts | 2020
    Pather N, 2020, 'Anatomy: a mirror for society and a challenge to normative ethics', in JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, WILEY, Vol. 236, pp. 8 - 8,
    Conference Abstracts | 2020
    Pather N, 2020, 'Paediatric Anatomy: emerging from the shadows', in JOURNAL OF ANATOMY, WILEY, Vol. 236, pp. 52 - 53,
    Conference Abstracts | 2020
    Pather N, 2020, 'Supracristal Plane: Is it an accurate predictor of the aortic bifurcation or the caval confluence?', in FASEB JOURNAL, WILEY, CA, San Diego, Vol. 34, presented at Annual Meeting on Experimental Biology, CA, San Diego, 04 April 2020 - 07 April 2020,
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Pather N, 2019, 'Teaching Technologies: Are the Aims and Methods Aligned?', in FASEB JOURNAL, WILEY, FL, Orlando, presented at Experimental Biology Meeting (EB), FL, Orlando, 06 April 2019 - 09 April 2019,
    Conference Papers | 2019
    Pather N, 2019, 'The paediatric knee: A medical imaging assessment analysis', in FASEB JOURNAL, WILEY, FL, Orlando, presented at Experimental Biology Meeting (EB), FL, Orlando, 06 April 2019 - 09 April 2019,
    Conference Papers | 2018
    Lock J; Filonik D; Lawther R; Pather N; Gaus K; Kenderdine S; Bednarz T, 2018, 'Visual Analytics of Single Cell Microscopy Data Using a Collaborative Immersive Environment', in Spencer SN (ed.), International Conference on Virtual Reality Continuum and its Applications in Industry (VRCAI '18), ACM, New York, Hachioji, Japan, pp. 1 - 4, presented at International Conference on Virtual Reality Continuum and its Applications in Industry (VRCAI '18), Hachioji, Japan, 02 December 2018 - 03 December 2018,
    Conference Posters | 2018
    Lutze-Mann L; Amberer M; Bilbao J; Binder T; Carlon S; Chen Z; Davis S; Dedova I; Eaton R; Holdom R; Jones P; Kanapathipillai K; Lapere K; Liu K; Mak C; Neal P; Oliver C; Pather N; Smith F; Sulway S; Taylor S; Velan G; Watson K, 2018, 'Digital assessment: empowering students and supporting teachers through innovative student-oriented educational practices', Sydney, presented at 2018 Learning and Teaching Forum — Partners in Learning: Connecting Communities, Sydney, 26 October 2018
    Conference Abstracts | 2018
    Pather N; Birbara N; Sobhanmanesh S; Otton J, 2018, 'Virtual reality for surgical training and preoperative planning', in FASEB JOURNAL, FEDERATION AMER SOC EXP BIOL, CA, Amer Assoc Anatomists, San Diego, Vol. 32, presented at Experimental Biology Meeting, CA, Amer Assoc Anatomists, San Diego, 21 April 2018 - 25 April 2018,
    Conference Abstracts | 2017
    Pather N; de Permentier P; Dedova I, 2017, 'Self-assessment: an essential characteristic of life-long learners', in Proceedings of Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences University of Auckland New Zealand, presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences University of Auckland New Zealand, 04 December 2017 - 06 December 2017
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Dowdell S; Velan G; Hawkins N; Pather N; Leung B; de Permentier PJ, 2016, 'Using Mobile Technology to Increase Engagement and Learning around Biomedical Images in Lectures', presented at 15th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2016), University of Technology Sydney, 24 October 2016 - 26 October 2016
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Leung B; Dowdell S; de Permentier PJ; Pather N; Velan G; Kumar R, 2016, 'Enhancing the student experience via collaborative learning', presented at ANZAHPE-OTTAWA 2016 Joint Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 19 March 2016 - 23 March 2016
    Conference Presentations | 2016
    Pather N; Dowdell S; Leung B; de Permentier PJ; Velan G; Kumar R; Hawkins N, 2016, 'Using Annotation Tools to Ensure Consistent Feedback and Support Teaching', presented at ANZAHPE-OTTAWA 2016 Joint Conference, Perth, Western Australia, 19 March 2016 - 23 March 2016
    Conference Posters | 2016
    de Permentier PJ; Pather N; Dowdell S, 2016, 'Increasing engagement and learning in Anatomy lectures by running interactive activities on biomedical images using mobile devices', Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, presented at 13th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA 2016), Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 07 December 2016 - 09 December 2016
    Conference Posters | 2015
    Dowdell S; Leung B; de Permentier PJ; Velan G; Pather N; Kumar R; Mitchell H; Hawkins N, 2015, 'Enabling Online, Real-Time Classroom Interactions with Digital Images to Support Student Learning', Australia, presented at Learning and Teaching Forum, Australia, 16 October 2015 - 16 October 2015
    Conference Papers | 2015
    Pather N; Yoo S, 2015, 'The anatomy of the short lateral rotators of the hip joint.', in Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA) 2015, Clinical Anatomy, Adelaide, South Australia, pp. 217 - 239, presented at 2015 Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA), Adelaide, South Australia, 09 December 2015 - 12 December 2015
    Conference Papers | 2013
    De Permentier P; Pather N, 2013, 'Evaluating the effectiveness of employing virtual slides in a second year anatomy course at ', in Published in Clinical Anatomy Vol 27, p 1350., Clinical Anatomy, University of Queensland, pp. 1350 - 1350, presented at 2013 Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, University of Queensland, 28 November 2013 - 30 November 2013
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Pather N; Dedova , 2013, 'A correlation of assessment method with student performance.', in Clinical Anatomy, John Wiley & Sons
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Pather N, 2013, 'Anatomy: Adapting to the future and beyond.', in Clinical Anatomy, John Wiley & Sons
    Conference Papers | 2013
    Pather N, 2013, 'Virtual anatomy tutorials improve student learning', in Abstracts of the Annual Conference of Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, The Annual Conference of Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists 2013, University of Queensland, presented at The Annual Conference of Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists 2013, University of Queensland, 04 December 2013 - 06 December 2013,
    Conference Papers | 2012
    Pather N, 2012, 'An anatomy community of practice – together we can do it!', in Proceedings of the 2012 Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Clinical Anatomy, Sydney, pp. 652 - 652, presented at 2012 Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Sydney, 05 December 2012 - 05 December 2012
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Pather N; De Permentier PJ, 2011, 'Impact of team-based learning on student engagement and learning.', in Clinical Anatomy 25, Wiley-Liss, Hoboken, NJ, USA, pp. 539 - 539, presented at Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA) 8th Annual Meeting, ‘‘New Insights—Implications for Clinical Practice, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, 08 December 2011 - 09 December 2011
    Conference Papers | 2011
    Pather N, 2011, 'Impact of team based learning on student engagement and learning', in Proceedings of the 2011 Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Clinical Anatomy, Otago, New Zealand, pp. 539 - 539, presented at 2011 Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Otago, New Zealand, 07 December 2011 - 09 December 2011
    Conference Papers | 2008
    Pather N; Pillay S, 2008, 'Anatomical landmarks for paediatric spinal anaesthesia', in Proceedings of the 38th annual conference of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA), Clinical Anatomy, South Africa, pp. 276 - 276, presented at 38th annual conference of the Anatomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA, South Africa, 06 April 2008 - 11 May 2016

2016 Carnegie/Wits Diaspora Fellowship

2016 Strategic Educational Development Grant

2015 Health Workforce Australia Grant

2015 Strategic Educational Development Grant

2014 Strategic Educational Development Grant

2014 BEST Network Partner Grant

2011 Ramaciotti Establishment Grant

2008-2010 National Research Foundation (South Africa)

2016 Australian Office of Learning and Teaching Citation

2016 Wits Diaspora Fellowship: Blended Learning Integration

2015 Vice Chancellor’s Award: Teaching Excellence

2015 Medicine Faculty Teaching Award: Teaching Excellence

2015 SoMS Teaching Award: Teaching Excellence

2015 Medicine Faculty Teaching Award: Innovation in Learning & Teaching

2013 SoMS Teaching Award: New Lecturer

2012 Wits Medicine Faculty Research Award: New Researcher

Invited Academic Talks:

:

  • Scientia Education Lecture,
  • Learning and Teaching Connections Seminar, Invited Seminar: 2012, 2015, 2016
  • Learning and Teaching Forum, Invited Speaker: 2013, 2014, 2015. 2016, 2018
  • Medicine TELT, Invited Speaker: 2013, 2015

Australia and New Zealand:

  • BEST Network Summit, Invited Speaker: University of Sydney, 2015
  • Australian Catholic University Health Innovation Symposium, Invited Speaker: Sydney, 2012
  • ANZ Association of Clinical Anatomists, Invited Speaker: Sydney, 2012
  • ANZ Association of Clinical Anatomists, Invited Speaker: University of Queensland, 2013
  • BEST Network Launch, Invited Speaker: University of Melbourne, 2013
  • Macquarie University Teaching Forum: May 2014

International:

  • 2020
  • 2014 International Federation of Anatomical Associations (IFAA) Congress, Invited Symposia Speaker: China, 2014
  • Wits Learning and Teaching Forum, Keynote Speaker: South Africa, 2015
  • BEST Webinar, Invited Speaker: International Webinar, 2015
  • Meeting of the International Federation of Anatomical Associations (IFAA), Invited Symposia Speaker: South Africa, 2009

My Research Supervision

Current PhDs

  • Standards for anatomical education in health professional programs
  • Paediatric anatomy in health practice
  • 3D printing and immersive reality for surgical planning