Designed for medical students. A broad survey of the major organ systems. The material is presented in lecture, laboratory, demonstration and conference.

Student discussions on current physiological literature, designed to foster critical evaluation of scientific literature. Students obtain experience in presenting experimental data in two formats: formal seminars and informal journal club presentations. Presentations are critiqued by faculty mentors and the course director.

Student discussions on current physiological literature, designed to foster critical evaluation of scientific literature. Students obtain experience in presenting experimental data in two formats: formal seminars and informal journal club presentations. Presentations are critiqued by faculty mentors and the course director.

An intensive study of an area of physiology under the direction of a faculty member.

An intensive study of an area of physiology under the direction of a faculty member.

In introduction to cell and organ system physiology, less demanding than Medical Physiology 500. Recommended for students in other biomedical graduate programs.

The course probes more deeply into the areas covered in the medical physiology course. Only students enrolled in M500 can register.

Students rotate through selected laboratories to help them choose an area for their graduate research.

In-depth study of basic principles of membrane phenomenon. Focus is on basic properties of single ion channels in nerve and muscle.

A survey of selected topics in neurophysiology. Each topic presented will include a cursory overview of the subject and an in-depth discussion of one aspect of the area under consideration.

The overall goal of this course is to introduce Physiology graduate students to the powerful tools of modern molecular biology to aid them in their own research. Topics such as gene expression, protein interactions, gene transfer and transgenic and knock-out animal models will be discussed.

This course presents a quantitative biophysical and biochemical description of physiological processes at the level of individual cells. Topics include biophysical analysis of membrane biology (membrane transport energetics, electrophysiology, and maintenance of cellular electrolyte composition) experimental techniques, and communication between cells. A major component of the course is an advanced study of cellular signal transduction mechanisms (second messenger systems, receptor mechanisms, and stimulus-response coupling).

Basic retnal physiology, including glomerular filtration, salt and water handling, and acid base balance microvasculature and of research tools used to investigate this segment of the cardiovascular system. Topics covered include blood flow regulation, neuronal control, vascular permeability. endothelial cell function, and inflammatory processes.

An in-depth evaluation of the function of the microvasculature and of research tools used to investigate this segment of the cardiovascular system. Topics covered include blood flow regulation, neuronal control, vascular permeability, endothelial cell function and inflammatory processes.

Review of the current concepts of gastrointestinal motility and secretion. Emphasis on control systems.

The basic physiology of the lung. Regulation of gas exchange and mechanics of ventilation are emphasized.

Overview of selected methods in physiology. Overall description of techniques used in the physiology department. Practical approach to basic handling of chemicals and science-related material and animals. Review of basic calculations and the use of basic computer programs.

In-depth study of the cardiovascular system with emphasis on the interaction of the heart and peripheral vasculature in the cardiovascular control systems.

In-depth analysis of' the design of experiments to address fundamental problems in biology at the molecular level and interpretation of the results. Aspects of molecular cloning, regulation of gene expression, structure-function correlations, heterologous expression and transgenic animal models are discussed.

Self-directed study for the written portion of the preliminary comprehensive examination

Laboratory research before a graduate student has been elevated to candidacy.

Research

Research leading to the M.S. degree.

Research leading to the M.S. degree.

Research

Research

Research for the Ph.D. dissertation.