Our Department's Mission
The Department of Physiology and Biophysics is a catalyst for scientific discovery and academic excellence at the Renaissance School of Medicine. We unite cutting-edge physiological, biophysical, and computational approaches with bold interdisciplinary collaboration to deepen understanding of health and disease, accelerate basic science and translational impact, and inspire the next generation of leaders in research, medicine, and education.
Primary Functions of the Department
- Provide a first-class, nationally recognized research program in molecular, cellular, and systems physiology and biophysics
- Train graduates and postgraduates whose success will depend upon the quality and strength of the research program
- Deliver educational services for the Medical School and Health Sciences Center programs, including teaching of medical, dental and allied health program students
- Offer administrative services for the Medical School and Health Sciences Center programs, including contributions of the faculty to standing committees, and in the recruitment of faculty for the department and the school in general
Primary Research Areas in the Department
- Regulation of cell and organ function
- Intercellular and intracellular signaling mechanisms
- Biophysical studies of membranes
- Cellular and systems electrophysiology and neurobiology
- Mathematical modeling of cellular, integrative and systems function