了解医学的细胞和分子基础需要来自多个生物学水平的综合信息。我们的教职员工通过一项协调的研究计划，使用先进的生化和分子方法研究细胞和整合生物学，以此作为理解疾病和开发治疗方法的基础，从而体现了这一思想。进入该计划的学生通常会考虑获得药理学或生理学博士学位，这方面的培训为学生做好了从事生物医学独立研究职业的准备。
Traditional pharmacology programs have focused on mechanisms of drug action, much as traditional physiology programs have addressed the functions of organ systems and tissues. Our program combines the fundamentals of these fields with cutting-edge approaches to understand cellular signaling at the molecular level, and the application of this understanding to the physiological mechanisms of drugs and drug targets.<br>Currently, we have over 30 program faculty working in diverse research areas, including cardiovascular science, cell adhesion interactions, ion channel function, G-protein coupled receptor function, mitochondrial biology, and neuropharmacology. Students entering our program will encounter a group of engaged, interactive faculty endeavoring to prepare the next generation of well-rounded, creative, and independent scientists. Our students learn to use advanced biochemical, molecular, and genetic research techniques to answer essential scientific questions about the underpinnings of human health. Through this integrative approach, we give our graduates a unique perspective based on a cohesive understanding of how research translates from molecules and cells to tissues and organisms. Our students can expect to graduate ready to embark upon fulfilling careers in academia, pharmaceutical industry, regulatory science, or elsewhere.<br><br>Careers<br>Students trained in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology have found employment in academia, industry (particularly the pharmaceutical industry), education, and government. Most take postdoctoral positions to broaden their research experiences before beginning their own independent careers.