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Molecular Physiology and BiophysicsHead: Kevin P. CampbellExecutive associate head: W. Scott Moye-Rowley Professors: Fran:ced.cois M. Abboud (Internal Medicine), Mark Anderson (Internal Medicine), Nikolai Artemyev, Michael Artman (Pediatrics), Kevin P. Campbell, Mark Chapleau (Internal Medicine), Beverly Davidson (Internal Medicine), Robert E. Fellows, Meredith Hay, Wayne Johnson, David Kusner (Internal Medicine), W. Scott Moye-Rowley, Paul Rothman (Internal Medicine), Andrew Russo, Thomas J. Schmidt, Deborah Segaloff, Curt Sigmund (Internal Medicine), Peter Snyder (Internal Medicine), Michael J. Welsh (Internal Medicine) Professors emeriti: Gerald DiBona (Internal Medicine), G. Edgar Folk Jr., Charles C. Wunder Visiting professors: Darryl Granner, Francisco Mora Associate professors: Sarah England, Michael Henry, Robert Piper, Erwin F. Shibata, Mark Stamnes Assistant professors: Alessio Accardi, Michael Anderson, Benet Pardini (Pediatrics) Graduate degrees: M.S., Ph.D. in Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Web site: http://www.physiology.uiowa.edu The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. It participates in interdisciplinary graduate programs, including the Medical Scientist Training Program, a combined M.D./Ph.D. program offered by the Graduate College and the Carver College of Medicine, and it provides instruction in molecular physiology and biophysics for M.D., D.D.S., pre-pharmacy, and other health professions students. The department also conducts a co-op exchange, a vigorous training program that gives undergraduate students the opportunity to develop as independent researchers in preparation for graduate studies. The department's principal research areas include cell biology, genetics, endocrinology, neuroscience, and membrane physiology and biophysics; the unifying theme is the understanding of signal transduction mechanisms involved in regulating function at the cellular and molecular levels. Graduate ProgramGraduate study in molecular physiology and biophysics provides students with fundamental knowledge of life processes at molecular, cellular, and integrative levels of biological function. It also imparts knowledge of modern research skills applicable to contemporary problems.The program is designed for students whose degree objective is the Doctor of Philosophy. Students who are unable to complete the Ph.D. are granted the Master of Science if they satisfy all M.S. requirements and apply for the degree. Students enter the graduate program through the Biosciences Program (Graduate College) or directly through the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics. Those who enter directly are advised by the department's director of graduate studies, who guides them in planning required course work and introduces them to research activities of the department's faculty members. Master of ScienceThe Master of Science in molecular physiology and biophysics requires a minimum of 30 s.h. beyond the bachelor's degree and is offered with and without thesis. Thesis students complete laboratory research and write a thesis that fulfills the requirements of the Graduate College (see the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College or the Graduate College section of the Catalog). Nonthesis students complete a library research report, and a written examination on the research report area and the graduate program in physiology.Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy in molecular physiology and biophysics requires a minimum of 72 s.h. beyond the bachelor's degree. The core curriculum includes graduate-level courses in cell biology, molecular biology, human physiology, and neurophysiology. Advanced electives, offered by molecular physiology and biophysics and other departments, cover a wide range of topics, including receptors and signal transduction, and developmental neurophysiology.After successful completion of required course work and the comprehensive examination, students devote full time to thesis research, which culminates in preparation of a doctoral dissertation and its defense in a final oral exam. All degree candidates have experience as classroom instructors, under faculty supervision, as part of their training. AdmissionApplicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College or the Graduate College section of the Catalog. They must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, with an undergraduate major in one of the biological, chemical, physical, mathematical, or engineering sciences and one or more years of course work in biology, physics, biochemistry, and calculus. They also must have a cumulative science g.p.a. of at least 3.00 and a combined verbal and quantitative score above 1200 on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test.Financial SupportAll full-time students receive financial aid in the form of tuition and stipend support from the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics. Support is renewed annually based on satisfactory progress in meeting degree requirements.ResearchFaculty research interests in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics encompass molecular and cellular endocrinology, cellular and developmental neurophysiology, and membrane structure and function. Within these, there are multiple areas of interest, including hormone receptors, reproductive endocrinology, signal transduction, regulation of gene expression, synaptic transmission, neuronal differentiation, membrane ion channels, regulation of excitability, and cardiovascular electrophysiology and regulation. Experimental models currently being investigated include rodents, yeast, drosophila, and cultured cell lines from a variety of species.FacilitiesTwo floors of the Bowen Science Building are devoted to research and teaching in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics. Department faculty members also occupy laboratory facilities in the Eckstein Medical Research Building and the Carver Biomedical Research Building. In addition to specialized equipment in faculty research laboratories, the department provides equipment for fluorescence microscopy, isotope analysis, cell culture, and molecular biology. It also has access to the University network and the multimedia education facilities. Additional resources are available at the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences.Courses
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