医学院的研究机会正在迅速扩大，这种情况为潜在的研究者创造了令人鼓舞的环境。解决问题技能的发展是主要重点。此外，该系还向牙科，相关健康药房和研究生提供适当的生理学指导。该系通过提供有关基础科学和健康相关问题的研究，为大学和广大社区提供资源。它教授研究的基础知识，并努力在其研究生培训计划中激发人们对科学方法的赞赏和使用。鼓励教师个人奖学金。新知识的发现，保存和传播是主要目标。该部门还通过在健康相关事务上发挥领导作用，为社区提供资源。该计划包括必修课程和选修课程，研讨会以及对生理系统的功能，调节和相互关系的研究
Research opportunities in the College of Medicine are rapidly expanding, and this situation creates a stimulating environment for potential investigators.<br>The Department of Physiology and Biophysics conducts programs of teaching and research in physiology and neuroscience that contribute to the training of medical practitioners and graduate (M.A., M.S. Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D.) level research scientists. The development of problem solving skills is a major emphasis. In addition, the Department provides appropriate instruction of physiology to dental, allied health pharmacy and graduate students. <br><br>The Department serves as a resource to the University and the larger community by providing research on basic science and health related problems. It teaches the fundamentals of research and endeavors to stimulate an appreciation for and use of the scientific method in its graduate training program. Individual scholarship of the faculty is encouraged. The discovery, preservation and communication of new knowledge are major objectives. The department also serves as a resource to the community by providing leadership in health related matters.