Indiana University School of Medicine offers two pathways to the PhD degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology. The Education Track prepares students for careers in anatomy and physiology teaching and educational research, and the Biomedical Research Track prepares students for careers in laboratory research. The Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology is dedicated to improving human health. The department houses cutting-edge biomedical research programs focused on a variety of diseases/disorders, trains the next generation of health care professionals through innovative educational programs and curricula, and participates in service initiatives that improve the teaching and research environment at Indiana University School of Medicine.<br><br>The department has a long history of synthesizing different subdisciplines of the life sciencesincluding cell and molecular biology, genetics, biophysics and physiology, anatomical structure, histology, neuroscience, and imagingto solve complex health problems from a basic science perspective. The educational mission has provided foundational instruction in anatomy and physiology for tens of thousands of practicing physicians, physical therapists, physicians assistants and scientists working in academia, the biotech industry, private medical practice and governmental/nonprofit. The collective expertise of the department's diverse and collaborative faculty provide for a rich, technically advanced and interactive training experience for medical students and fellows.