Anatomical Gift Registry
Physical Addresses:
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Mailing Addresses:
Dept. of Cell Biology, Neuro. and Anatomy
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK ROAD
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK ROAD
MILWAUKEE, WI 53226
Phone Numbers:
| Type | Phone Number | Extension | Notes |
|---|
| Main phone | (414) 955-8261 | ||
| Fax Number | (414) 955-0047 |
Operating Agency:
In Charge:
Ryan Hillmer, PhD (Director, Anatomical Gift Registry)
Hours:
Call for details.
Eligibility:
Call for details
Fees:
Call for details or access
Intake Process:
Call or email the Department of Cell Biology,Neurobiology and Anatomy.
Program Licenses
Accessibility:
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Languages:
English,
Website(s):
Email(s):
Keywords:
Last Updated:
1/30/2026
Program Description:
Anatomical donations are essential for training medical professionals and supporting biomedical and clinical research. The Anatomical Gift Registry (AGR) at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) maintains and allocates body donations to support a broad spectrum of these educational and clinical research endeavors. The program supports the education and training of medical students, residents, postgraduate physicians, and healthcare professionals by preparing anatomical specimens for study, dissection, and discovery.
Enrollment in the Anatomical Gift Registry is open to all Wisconsin residents aged 18 years and older. Alternatively, the spouse or next of kin of a decedent may facilitate donation of their loved one’s remains. Individuals interested in body donation to the Medical College of Wisconsin can obtain applications by contacting the Anatomical Gift Registry by phone, (414) 955-8261 or by downloading and submittind a completed Body Donation form: https://www.mcw.edu/-/media/MCW/Departments/Cell-Biology-Neurobiology-and-Anatomy/Body-Donation/Online-Body-Donation-Form.pdf