- Implement the provisions and regulations set forth in the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapt. 691-692A, and the stipulations of the Texas Administrative Codes pertaining to the acquisition, use, and final disposition of anatomical materials.
- Inspect anatomical facilities for compliance with standards established by the Board.
- Record the receipt and transfer of donations by Willed Body Programs.
- Distribute surplus cadavers among member institutions based on scientific and educational needs.
- Approve the transportation of cadavers and/or body parts within and outside of the State of Texas.
- Address complaints received from the public sector and member institutions regarding the use of cadavers or body parts and resolve such issues based on the rules and regulations adopted by the board and in accordance with state law.
95%
2010
85%
2011
90%
2012
75%
2013
95%
2014
- The SAB regulates the Willed Body Programs whose cadavers and anatomical specimens enable Texas students, clinicians and residents to learn human anatomy and healthcare skills
- In 2018 – 2019, the SAB registered and distributed approximately 2,940 donor bodies to 39 different Texas institutions, all without any registered complaints.
- 4,153 Texas students in SAB institutions directly benefitted from use WBP cadavers
- 2,218 Texas MD/DO, 317 Dental, 160 Chiropractic students
- 1,458 SAB institution graduate and allied healthcare professions students
- Does not include numerous allied health graduate students in institutions not represented by the SAB that utilize SAB cadavers
- 4,233 Texas clinicians and residents benefitted from Clinical Skills training programs
- 8,300 Texas K-16 students educated in Outreach Programs (serving primarily underrepresented or socioeconomically disadvantaged populations)
Rustin E. Reeves, Ph.D.
Vice Chairman
Rustin E. Reeves, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
John K. Hubbard, Ph.D. PT
Chairman
Dr Hubbard is a licensed physical therapist, with research interests in the utilization of physical modalities as facilitators for bone and soft tissue healing. He has been teaching Gross Anatomy courses in Medical and Allied Health curriculum for the past 20 years. Currently he serve as the co-block director for the Medical Gross Anatomy course along with teaching in the Histology and Neurosciences disciplines for the Texas A&M Health Sciences Center College of Medicine. Dr. Hubbard is also active as an instructor and lab coordinator for the Baylor Scott & White Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency program anatomy rotation. He served on the TAMHSC Pre-clinical Curriculum Revision committee, and is currently active on the Student Admissions and Promotions committees.
Stephen Luk M.D.
Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. Stephen S. Luk is a Professor of Surgery with the University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine and Medical Center. He is actively practicing at Clements University Hospital, Parkland Memorial Hospital and Zale Lipshy Hospital. He is dual Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care and practices Acute Care Surgery. He is the Chief of Emergency General Surgery and Medical Director of the Comprehensive Wound Care Center at Parkland Memorial Hospital and Head of the Willed Body Program at UTSW. He has been the Secretary/Treasurer of the State Anatomic Board of Texas since 2015.