Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology

Welcome to the Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology Graduate Program

Traditional pharmacology programs have focused on mechanisms of drug action, much as traditional physiology programs have addressed the functions of organ systems and tissues. Our program combines the fundamentals of these fields with cutting-edge approaches to understand cellular signaling at the molecular level, and the application of this understanding to the physiological mechanisms of drugs and drug targets.

• Currently, we have over 30 program faculty working in diverse research areas, including cardiovascular science, cell adhesion interactions, ion channel function, G-protein coupled receptor function, mitochondrial biology, and neuropharmacology.
• Students entering our program will encounter a group of engaged, interactive faculty endeavoring to prepare the next generation of well-rounded, creative, and independent scientists.
• Our students learn to use advanced biochemical, molecular, and genetic research techniques to answer essential scientific questions about the underpinnings of human health.
• Through this integrative approach, we give our graduates a unique perspective based on a cohesive understanding of how research translates from molecules and cells to tissues and organisms.

Our students can expect to graduate ready to embark upon fulfilling careers in academia, pharmaceutical industry, regulatory science, or elsewhere.

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