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Welcome to the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Physiology

Integrating The Life Sciences From The Genome To Cells To Humans

Physiology By the Numbers

20
enrolled graduate students
17
primary faculty members
$16.9M 
in NIH funding in 2022
4th
Ranked Department of Physiology in NIH funding nationally in 2021
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The Department of Physiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin is dedicated to quality in research, graduate and postdoctoral training, and medical education. We are currently ranked in the Top 10 of NIH funding to Physiology Departments. Our research interests are broadly based, with strong programs in cardiovascular, renal, and respiratory physiology, physiological genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology.

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Basic and Translational Science Program

It's one thing to observe something new, but quite another to turn it into improved treatments that positively impact health. Translational scientists do exactly that - translate science and research into real change.

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Master's in Medical Physiology (MMP)

The Master's Program in Medical Physiology at MCW is a one-year program designed for a college graduate looking to strengthen their academic credentials in preparation for applying to U.S. medical schools.

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Physiology Research

Our research interests are broadly based, with strong programs in cardiovascular, renal and respiratory physiology, physiological genomics, proteomics and computational biology.

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PhD Program in Physiology

The Physiology PhD program at MCW is home to one of the top research and training facilities in the nation and is led by prominent scientists in disciplines such as Cardiovascular Physiology, Genetics & Genomics, Molecular & Cellular Physiology, and many more. As a student within this program, you will receive unsurpassed mentorship and training, and you'll also benefit from a highly collaborative environment focused on integrative physiology.

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Recent News

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Dr. Curt D. Sigmund Honored with Presidential Outstanding Service Award from the American Physiological Society

April 9, 2024

Curt D. Sigmund, PhD, was honored with the 2024 Presidential Outstanding Service Award from the American Physiological Society.

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Changing Aspirations, One Summer at a Time

April 5, 2024

The MCW ASPIRE program provides research opportunities for individuals traditionally underrepresented.

Can Preeclampsia be Prevented?

December 1, 2023

New research from Medical College of Wisconsin scientists on cellular stress in the placenta as a possible cause of preeclampsia was published in the latest issue of Science Advances.

Community Conversations: Face2Face with Dr. Alison Kriegel and Laketta Caldwell

Community Conversations: Face2Face with Dr. Alison Kriegel and Laketta Caldwell

August 4, 2023

Dr. Alison Kriegel and Laketta Caldwell discuss the many facets that go into becoming a scientist.

Drs. Chelsea Weaver and Denise Cook-Snyder Announced as Course Director and Co-Director for the Advanced Physiology Course

June 1, 2023

The Physiology Department is pleased to announce Drs. Chelsea Weaver and Denise Cook-Snyder have been named Director and Co-Director for the Advanced Physiology course for graduate students starting this fall.

Dr. Matthew Hodges Receives the Harry Beckman Basic Science Teaching Award

May 24, 2023

Congratulations to Matthew Hodges, PhD, professor of physiology for being chosen by the Senior Class of 2023 to receive the Harry Beckman Science Teaching Award.

Megan A. Opichka, PhD Receives the 2023 Friends of MCW Doctor of Philosophy Outstanding Dissertation Award

May 24, 2023

Congratulations to Megan A. Opichka, PhD, for being selected to receive one of three 2023 Friends of MCW Doctor of Philosophy Outstanding Dissertation Award.

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