New faculty spotlight: Matthew Vilburn, D.C.

Matthew Vilburn, D.C., is a new faculty member at UNMC.

• Name: Matthew Vilburn, D.C.
• Hometown: Elk Ridge, Utah
• Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Genetics, Cell Biology & Anatomy

Research/professional interests:

• Educational technology
• Clinical application of anatomical variations

How I fell in love with anatomy:
The first time that I really enjoyed anatomy was in the emergency room as I watched the doctor sew me up after a car accident. I was fascinated to be able to see my own nerves and how they reacted to the doctor’s touch. Since that time, I have continuously tried to learn and pass on as much as I can about the amazing human body.

Degrees:

• D.C., New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, N.Y.
• M.S., New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, N.Y.

Memberships:

• American Association of Anatomists

Three things people may not know about me:

• I was an accounting major as an undergraduate.
• I am happily married with four beautiful children. (No bias here)
• In ninth grade, I promised myself I would never dissect anything again . . . that was before the accident mentioned above.