The focus of the doctoral research program may be tailored to students’ interests, goals, and abilities. The program typically requires four full years to complete and is designed to prepare students for a competitive career in pharmacology or physiology. Current enrollment is diverse, with nearly 30% international students, and a focus on underserved populations.
Participating faculty in the Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology Graduate Program have more than $45 million in current research funding and conduct research in areas including:
- Cardiovascular Biology
- Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
- Diabetes and Gastrointestinal Dysmotility
- Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders
- Neurophysiology and Neural Function
- Pathogens, Infectious Agents and Inflammation
- Regulatory Mechanisms in Intestinal Motility
- Smooth Muscle Biology
- Women’s Health and Pre-term Labor
For more information on the program, you can view the Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology graduate program handbook.