生理学是对身体系统功能的研究。发育生物学是对特定基因如何控制具有独特结构和功能的细胞，组织和器官分化的研究。该系的研究生课程在与这些学科有关的广泛领域中提供研究培训和课堂指导。生物物理研究小组也是该部门的一部分。研究领域包括神经内分泌和生殖，内分泌和免疫相互作用，肺科和母胎相互作用，中枢神经系统发育，结缔组织疾病遗传，小鼠和雏鸡发育模型，运动生理学和葡萄糖代谢，膜运输和通道自主神经系统的结构，突触小泡循环和血压控制。该博士学位课程是生理学和发育生物学的综合性学术研究。尽管每位博士生的研究项目都将集中在生理
Physiology is the study of the functions of body systems. Developmental Biology is the study of how specific genes govern differentiation of cells, tissues, and organs with unique structures and functions. Graduate programs within the department offer research training and classroom instruction in a wide range of areas pertaining to these disciplines. A biophysics research group is also part of the department. Areas of research include neuroendocrinology and reproduction, endocrine and immune interactions, pulmonology and maternal-fetal interactions, development of the central nervous system, hereditary of connective tissue disorders, mouse and chick models of development, exercise physiology and glucose metabolism, membrane transport and channel structure, synaptic vesicle recycling, and blood pressure control by the autonomic nervous system. This PhD degree program is a comprehensive academic endeavor in physiology and developmental biology. Although the research project of each PhD student will focus in an area of either physiology or developmental biology, all students will be expected to have an understanding of key concepts in both disciplines. The research project will include independent inquiry and in-depth application of the scientific method. Publication of the research in peer-reviewed journals is expected but not required.