Graduate Record 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED RECORD]
Molecular Physiology and Biological Sciences
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Charlottesville, VA 22908-0736
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http://physiology.med.virginia.edu/
Overview
The Ph.D. in Molecular Physiology is a translational degree devoted to the study of understanding how molecules and cells, up to tissue and organ, coordinate and maintain homeostasis. The degree is multidisciplinary, combining nearly every aspect of biomedical sciences including pharmacology, genetics, biochemistry and pathology. The degree is highly flexible to the individual. For example, the PhD in Molecular Physiology has an option for a “physiological track” that includes classes such as Extreme Physiology that covers space physiology, or an optional “biophysics track” that includes classes such as Biophysics of Fluid Membranes focused on lipid biophysics.
Faculty
Our faculty offers a wide range of scientific approaches and technical methods to address fundamental questions of Molecular Physiology. Although there is a focus in Cardiovascular Biology in particular, and the program is based in the Department of Molecular Physiology, the degree can be obtained from nearly any researcher from the School of Medicine, due to both the flexibility of the Ph.D. program and the broad definition of physiological research.
Students
The Ph.D. Program in Molecular Physiology offers students comprehensive instruction in Molecular Physiology and Pharmacology, development of presentation skills (Journal Club), opportunities to interact one-on-one with esteemed scientists from around the world (Seminar Series), as well as training in Research Ethics. The program in Molecular Physiology offers an established training program that emphasizes performance of high-quality, innovative, original research.
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