research

Temple University School of Medicine faculty continues a proud heritage of significant contributions to medical research. Early research pioneers at Temple include Dr. William Babcock (inventor of numerous innovative surgical instruments and techniques), Dr. Chevalier Jackson (inventor of the laryngoscope), Dr. Ernst Spiegel, (developed stereotactic neurosurgery) and Dr. Sol Sherry (an important contributor to the development of lytic therapy, currently responsible for saving many lives following occlusion of blood vessels in the heart).

Today, Temple University School of Medicine offers an outstanding opportunity for mentoring and collaboration in a variety of cutting edge research areas. Advanced degrees (MS, PhD and MD/PhD) are offered by the Departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Neuroscience, and the Molecular Biology Graduate Program. In addition to active research programs housed within the basic science and clinical departments, numerous Temple University School of Medicine investigators participate in collaborative research within interdisciplinary research centers, all of which have a focus related to translational medicine.

There are currently seven major interdisciplinary research programs at Temple University School of Medicine:

• The Bone Biology and Disease Research Program
• The Cardiovascular Research Center
• The Center for Substance Abuse Research
• The Fels Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Biology
• The Center for Neurovirology
• The Center for Obesity Research and Education
• The Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center

There are also ongoing collaborations with research groups in other colleges of the University and indeed, with other universities throughout the country and world. An Office of Clinical Trials coordinates and oversees new industry initiated research initiatives.

Proceedings of the Faculty Research Retreat, 9.17.07