Miss Sarah Nicoll

BSc(hons) PGCert(VetEd) FHEA FIAS
Senior Anatomy Technician

Department: Comparative Biomedical Sciences

Campus: Camden

As a Senior Anatomy Technician Sarah is responsible for the organisation and set up of practical classes and examinations in the Dissection Room. She is the Technical Manager for the Plastination Suite and is also responsible for organising the activities and schedule for the RVC Anatomy Club.

Sarah was the Education Officer for the Institute of Anatomical Sciences (IAS) from 2015 to 2022. In 2022 Sarah took on the role of IAS Chairperson.

Prizes:

  • IAS Fellows Museum Prize 2012 Winner
  • IAS Open Competition 2012 Winner
  • IAS Fellows Museum Prize 2013 Winner
  • LIVE Teaching Development Team Award 2015
  • IAS Marjorie England Dissection Prize 2016 Winner
  • IAS Open Competition 2018 Winner
  • IAS Terrence Williamson Museum Prize 2018 Winner
  • IAS Marjorie England Dissection Prize 2018 Winner
  • IAS Terrence Willaimson Museum Prize 2019 Winner
  • IAS Terrence Williamson Museum Prize 2020 Winner
  • Anatomical Society Education Innovation Award 2021 Winner (Team)
  • Roger Mills Award 2022 Winner (Team)

Nicoll, S (2021) Plastination of Specimens Using the Silicone (S10) Technique Following Embalming with Dodge© Products Results in Improved Color Retention and Tissue Differentiation. The Journal of Plastination. 33(1). 21-28 Available Online Here

Nicoll, S (2021) Old Dog, New Tricks: An alternative method of representing costal cartilages in a Basset Hound skeleton exhibiting multiple skeletal diseases and disorders. Journal of the Institute of Anatomical Sciences. Available Online Here

Nicoll, S. and Crook A. (2017) From cadaver to museum plinth: A novel method of articulating an ostrich skeleton. Journal of the Institute of Anatomical Sciences. 18. 9-21 Avaliable Online Here

Norman, R.T. and Nicoll, S. (2017) Creating a Teaching Aid for Ferret Reproductive and Adrenal Anatomy. Journal of the Institute of Anatomical Sciences. 18. 43-47 Available Online Here

Sarah is a demonstrator during gross anatomy dissection and practical classes. Sarah is also a tutor to students on the Veterinry Gateway Programme.

Sarah is regularly participates in various widening participation, outreach and community engagement events including:

  • Afternoon Anatomy
  • Work Experience
  • Night at the Vet College
  • New Scientist Live
  • Summer/Easter Schools

Top of page