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Fibrodysplasia Ossificans progressiva is an extremely rare genetic disorder causing the body to replace muscle tissue with bone, slowly over time. There is no known cure This is Harry Eastlack. His choice to donate his body to science was a significant contribution to the understanding of this disease. His remains are usually housed at the Mütter Museum, however they do travel briefly to attend conferences on FOP. Harry Raymond Eastlack, Jr. (17 November 1933 – 11 November 1973) was the subject of the most recognized case of FOP (fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva) from the 1900s. His case is also particularly acknowledged, by scientists and researchers, for his contribution to medical advancement. After suffering from a rare, disabling, and currently incurable genetic disease, Eastlack decided to have his skeleton and medical history donated to the Mütter Museum of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia in support of FOP research. His skeleton is one of the few FOP-presenting, f