Travis McCumber, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Anatomy
Co-Director, Masters in Medical Anatomy Program
Dr. McCumber’s teaching interests are in gross human anatomy and histology with a specific interest in dynamic small group and laboratory activities in relation to student learning and retention. Dr. McCumber participates in all Phase 1 Blocks of the medical student (COM) curriculum, as well as the Structure and Development of the Human Body course for physician assistant (MPAS) and graduate students.
- PhD, Biomedical Science, Creighton University School of Medicine
- MS, Clinical Human Anatomy, Creighton University School of Medicine
Dr. McCumber’s research interests are in bone biology with specific interest in bone geometry and microstructure. A wide spectrum of diseases and disorders increase the risk of bone damage and fracture. Increased risk is primarily a result of low bone mineral density, bone size and geometry, and/or compromised mechanical tissue properties. Improving understanding of the impact of morbidities on bone structure, will aid the advancement of diagnostics, pharmaceutical treatment, and bone health.
- The state of anatomical donation programs amidst the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) pandemic. Clin Anat. 2021 Sep;34(6):961-965. doi: 10.1002/ca.23760. Epub 2021 Jun 3. PubMed PMID: 34080729; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8239557.
- Mapping a Danger Zone of the Dorsal Nerve of the Clitoris: Implications in Female Cosmetic Genital Surgery. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.. 2020 October.
- Gross and Histological Examination of Tracheoesophageal Constriction from a Circumflex Aortix Arch. Gross and Histological Examination of Tracheoesophageal Constriction from a Circumflex Aortix Arch.. American Association of Clinical Anatomists Annual Meeting; 2020; Clinical Anatomy; c2020.
- Crystal Apple Award, UNMC MPAS, 2021
- Association of American Medical Colleges LEAD Fellowship, AAMC, 2020
- Class of 1962 Basic Science Outstanding Teacher Award, UNMC COM, 2018
- Interprofessional Academy of Educators, UNMC, 2018