Ron Philo, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
1978
(210) 567-0149
PHILO@UTHSCSA.EDU
Director, Willed Body Program
Dr. Philo's research is directed toward elaboration of the accuracy of
depiction of human anatomy in works of art, particularly the work of
Leonardo da Vinci. Works of other artists on view in museums and in
facsimiles in books and posters are also considered. This work includes
clarification of the source of the artist’s anatomical knowledge, the
history of the artist and the piece of artwork, and consultations with
psychologists on interpretations of the art.
PUBLICATIONS:
Reardon, M.J., Conklin, L.D., Philo, R., Letsou, G.V., Safi, H.J.,
Espada, R.: The anatomical aspects of minimally invasive cardiac valve
surgery. Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 67(1):266-8, January, 1999.
Clayton, M. and Philo, R.: Leonardo da Vinci: The Anatomy of Man,
Bulfinch Press, Boston, 1992. Also published in Spanish, French and
Japanese, Book-of-the-Month Club selection, 1992.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
UTHSC Houston Presidential Scholar 1995
John H. Freeman Award, UTHSC Houston 1995
Giovanni Lorenzini Lectureship, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1992.
UTHSC Honors Convocation-Outstanding Achievements in Community Service
for Contributions to "Leonardo DaVinci: The Anatomy of Man", 1992.
