Jonathan J. Wisco, PhD Hear my name
Associate Professor
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Anatomy & Neurobiology

PhD, Boston University School of Medicine
BS, University of Washington

Pronouns: he/him/his



Dr. Wisco joined the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology in 2018. His research encompasses three primary themes: 1) improving diagnostic and prognostic technologies for Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular disease, autism and schizophrenia using MRI techniques that visualize iron pathophysiology in the brain; 2) understanding the anatomical etiology for dysphonia disorders and synovial joint injuries; 3) examining the impact and role of service-learning through Anatomy Academy on the development of life-long learning skills at the undergraduate pre-professional, and graduate professional education levels.

Dr. Wisco earned his B.S. in Biology at the University of Washington, Seattle, WA in 2004, and Ph.D. in Anatomy and Neurobiology from the Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine (BUSM) in 2003. He completed postdoctoral work in Radiology at the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging and Massachusetts General Hospital, Cambridge, MA in 2006. He was an Assistant and an Associate Professor of Integrative Anatomy at the David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) until 2012. Most recently, Dr. Wisco returned to BUSM from Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, where he was Associate Professor and Director of the Laboratory for Translational Anatomy of Degenerative Diseases and Developmental Disorders, College of Life Sciences, Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, and Neuroscience Center. He was also Associate Director of the BYU MRI Research Facility. Dr. Wisco also held an Adjunct Associate Professor position in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at the University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT.

Dr. Wisco is the Co-Founder of Better Learning Experiences, a non-profit organization that provides faculty development for improving teaching and learning techniques. He is also Co-Founder of Visual Representation Solutions, LLC, a company that helps clients produce impactful media for their teaching and communication needs.

Specialties: Neuroanatomical research and teaching (lecturing, laboratory organization and administration, Problem Based Learning group facilitator)

Research collaboration (principal investigator, collaborator, student and staff supervisor)


Enhancing Diversity in the Summer Program in Neuroscience at Boston University
12/09/2023 - 11/30/2028 (Multi-PI)
PI: Jonathan J. Wisco, PhD
NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
5R25NS125607-02

Building self-directed dyadic learning experiences through preclinical ultrasound education
06/01/2022 - 05/31/2023 (Key Person / Mentor)
PI: Lindsey Claus
International Association of Medical Science Educators


An Ultrasound Simulator App for the Smartphone
06/01/2021 - 05/31/2023 (PI)
International Association of Medical Science Educators


Imaging and influence of glottic and subglottic anatomy in healthy and stenotic patients
09/01/2018 - 05/31/2023 (Subcontract PI)
Brigham Young University NIH NIDCD
5R01DC009616-10



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  1. Wilson AB, Bay BH, Byram JN, Carroll MA, Finn GM, Hammer N, Hildebrandt S, Krebs C, Wisco JJ, Organ JM. Journal recommended guidelines for survey-based research. Anat Sci Educ. 2024 Oct; 17(7):1389-1391. PMID: 39185621
     
  2. Wilson AB, Bay BH, Byram JN, Carroll MA, Finn GM, Hammer N, Hildebrandt S, Krebs C, Wisco JJ, Organ JM. Journal recommended guidelines for systematic review and meta-analyses. Anat Sci Educ. 2024 Oct; 17(7):1392-1395. PMID: 39185603
     
  3. Hannan P, Hansen C, Chatham J, Capen T, Soares B, Wisco JJ, Lin DC. Duplicated and dilated ovarian vein with coexistence of persistent mesonephric artery. Surg Radiol Anat. 2024 Oct; 46(10):1699-1702.View Related Profiles. PMID: 39141081
     
  4. Restini CBA, Weiler T, Porter-Stransky KA, Vollbrecht PJ, Wisco JJ. Empowering the future: improving community wellbeing and health literacy through outreach and service-learning. Front Public Health. 2024; 12:1441778. PMID: 39185127; PMCID: PMC11341395; DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1441778;
     
  5. Heck AJ, Arja S, Bauler LD, Eldeeb K, Huggett KN, Newell AD, Quesnelle KM, Sadik A, Saks N, Smith PJW, Wisco JJ. Evaluation of an Educational Scholarship Fellowship Program for Health Professions Educators. Med Sci Educ. 2024 Aug; 34(4):831-846. PMID: 39099850; PMCID: PMC11296987; DOI: 10.1007/s40670-024-02036-6;
     
  6. Schroter SM, Kolus R, Wisco JJ. Incorporating engineering educational methods into medical education. Med Teach. 2024 Aug; 46(8):996-998.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38373204
     
  7. Wisco JJ, Moussavi M, White SE. A Near-Peer Interprofessional Educational Fellowship Program for Training Pre-Clinical Medical Students in the Best Practices of Teaching and Learning. Med Sci Educ. 2024 Feb; 34(1):181-191.View Related Profiles. PMID: 38510391; PMCID: PMC10948728; DOI: 10.1007/s40670-023-01936-3;
     
  8. Tannoury T, Saade A, Thomas DC, Wisco J, Ajmi Q, Singh V, AbdalKader M, Tannoury C. The "V" Sign: A Reliable Anatomic and Radiographic Landmark for Posterior Percutaneous S1 Screw Placement. JB JS Open Access. 2023; 8(3).View Related Profiles. PMID: 37675205; PMCID: PMC10476810; DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.OA.22.00079;
     
  9. Siegel N, Lee C, Oddo B, Robinson A, Xia L, Grimes J, Wisco JJ. A novel scale for the evaluation of physician drawn medical illustrations. J Vis Commun Med. 2023 Jul; 46(3):116-121.View Related Profiles. PMID: 37431723
     
  10. Filimonov AK, Gates AR, Allos AN, Billings HJ, Goldina A, Wisco JJ. A Call to Action for Improving LGBTQIA2S+?Inclusive Policies and Practices in Educating Science and Medical Professionals. Med Sci Educ. 2023 Jun; 33(3):767-772. PMID: 37501802; PMCID: PMC10368593; DOI: 10.1007/s40670-023-01797-w;
     
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2013 American Association of Anatomists: Basmajian Award for excellence in Anatomy Research and Education
2013 Brigham Young University Chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society: Golden Key Honorary Member
2012 International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE): Best Abstract
2011 David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA: American Medical Student Association (AMSA) UCLA chapter, Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence
2011 Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC): Great Ideas for Teaching, Western Group on Educational Affairs (WGEA)
2011 International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE): Best e-Demo Presentation
2011 International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE): Best Poster Presentation Finalist
2009 The Western Neuroradiological Society (WNRS): Gabriel H. Wilson Award for Best Paper
2008 David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA: American Medical Student Association (AMSA) UCLA chapter, Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence
2007-2012 David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA: PBL Tutor of Excellence
2002 Boston University School of Medicine: Henry I. Russek Student Achievement Day 1st Prize Award
2001 Boston University School of Medicine: Excellence in Teaching Dental Gross Anatomy

Dr. Wisco really enjoys helping faculty and students improve their teaching and learning practices toward being life-long learners and partners in the learning process. Dr. Wisco is a faculty development mentor for the International Association of Medical Sciences Educators (IAMSE), and a student mentor for the American Association of Clinical Anatomists and the American Association for Anatomy.

Available to Mentor as: (Review Mentor Role Definitions):
  • Advisor
  • Career Mentor
  • Co-Mentor or Peer Mentor
  • Diversity Mentor
  • Education Mentor
  • Project Mentor
  • Research / Scholarly Mentor
  • Work / Life Integration Mentor
Contact for Mentoring:
  • Email (see 'Contact Info')

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