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David tells us the story of Joseph Towne an anatomical modeller with a story which beggars belief.

The very moving true story of John Merrick, the condition that led to him being labelled the 'elephant man' and the Victorian interest in people who were 'different'.

We also hear the history of conjoined twins, why they were called Siamese twins and some fascinating stories to illustrate the true strength of the human condition.

Dr David Robson never fails to astound with his knowledge of anatomy, the unique methods he and his wife physiotherapist Pat have developed which have saved so many people from surgery. His gentle story telling and passion for his subject illustrates brilliantly why this world is so fascinating.

Dr David Robson is a practicing Anatomist who lives and works in Edinburgh.

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More extraordinary stories from the world of Dr David Robson.

This month we hear the jaw dropping true story of the Hunter brothers, John and Willam, the fathers of medicine as we know it today. The stuff of a Hollywood film.

How Dr David has applied his knowledge to helping animals as well as humans.

How the world coped before the invention of painkillers.

We learn of Dr Davids very unconventional approach when teaching anatomy in order to keep the students engaged, which would be a YouTube sensation had it been filmed.

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Dr Robson is a practicing anatomist. When not changing peoples lives, he is constantly researching his subject. This podcast is an attempt to bring his extraordinary work to a wider audience.

Dr Robson talks frankly about some fascinating case studies, his ground breaking work on The Cleft palate, the amazing girl who inspired him to write his book on Anatomy, and the eye popping true history of Anatomy from the bodysnatchers to the present day.

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Dr David Robson is a practicing Anatomist who lives and works in Edinburgh.

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Dr David Robson MD MA world renowned Anatomist has been passionate about his subject since he was a small child.

His depth of knowledge is unsurpassed in the subject.

His lifes work has been to help people. Applying this knowledge in the human body he has helped surgeons, dancers, sportsmen and women, celebrities, world leaders, and more often than not people like you and me.

When not working as an anatomist, David is researching and has been invited all over the world to lecture on anatomy and to treat patients who have been told by others that there is nothing that can be done. Dr Robson has even declared parts of the human anatomy never before discovered.

Broadcaster and writer Alison Craig met David over 15 years ago when in recovery after serious lung operations was struggling with nerve pain and other after effects of surgery when through word of mouth she met Dr Robson. Since then the pair have become firm friends and as she has witnessed David changing peoples lives when they think there is nowhere left to go.

Anatomy is a huge subject, but David makes it accessible, fascinating and highlights that it is a part of medicine which should be the first port of call in order to fix things and save the need for surgery.

Dr David Robson is a practicing Anatomist who lives and works in Edinburgh.

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