Physiology Research Areas
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Cardiovascular Physiology
Getting to the heart of human and animal physiology. This research is aimed at understanding fundamental principles of cardiovascular regulation and... -
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Harnessing the power of the computer to understand biology and the function of complex animal systems. -
Genetics and Genomics
How do our genes contribute to our health and well being? Genetics and genomics study complex and common disorders and their underlying genetic basis... -
Metabolism
How do our bodies use what we put into them? How does exercise affect this? How do our physiology and hormones regulate our body systems? What... -
Molecular and Cellular Physiology
To understand how organs and complex body systems work, the function of molecules and cells must first be understood. Only when we know this can we... -
Neurophysiology
Using our brains to understand our brains. How does the brain and neural system control breathing at various stages of maturity and in response to... -
Renal Physiology
How do kidney function and blood flow work to regulate blood pressure? We use every approach from in vivo to in vitro to the genetic analysis of... -
Respiratory Physiology
Take a deep breath. Aren't you glad you can do it? What happens to make respiratory systems fail? Can failure be prevented?