Prof. Peter Dockery

Professor Of Anatomy,
School of Medicine

University of Galway

Professor Peter Dockery is a prominent academic at the University of Galway, where he serves as a Professor of Anatomy in the School of Medicine.

His research focuses on:

  • Structure-function relationships in the human female reproductive tract
  • Microanatomy of the nervous system
  • Tissue responses in tissue engineering

He specialises in microscopy and stereology as his main research tool.

Academic Background and Roles:

  • B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Strathclyde
  • Ph.D. in Anatomy from the University of Aberdeen
  • Held various academic positions in institutions including the University of Sheffield, University of Hong Kong, and University College Cork
  • At the University of Galway, he has also served as:
    Vice Head of the School of Medicine,
    Director of Microscopy and Imaging,
    Director of Education
    for the National Biophotonics and Imaging Platform