Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology
Physiology is life science. Our department is advancing scientific knowledge in this essential field, which gives physiological root to every branch of modern biomedical research.
Our graduate students and faculty members work within an innovative, supportive and inclusive culture toward research breakthroughs that will, quite simply, change human health.
Meet Our Chair
Internationally recognized researcher Rebekah Gundry, PhD, serves as chair of our department, where she also is an endowed professor. She is director of the UNMC Center for Heart and Vascular Research.
Education
Through our Integrative Physiology & Molecular Medicine doctoral program and our distance-learning Medical Physiology master's program, we are developing future leaders in science and medicine, with a focus on mentorship and personalized career development.
Our Culture
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Committed to Research and Teaching
Our department provides a positive atmosphere for achievement and excellence that is grounded in a commitment to outstanding and innovative research and teaching.
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Interdisciplinary and Collaborative
Our faculty members' work is highly interdisciplinary and collaborative, both within and outside of our department and institution.
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Visibility and Shared Visioning
Our department elevates visibility of our faculty, trainees and UNMC on national and international stages, while also embracing shared visioning and fostering a sense of shared responsibility to achieve our vision.
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Welcoming Environment
We value our department culture, creating an environment where our faculty, staff and students feel valued.
Research
Physiology research explores the workings of every part of the human body, and our researchers and students do this important basic science and translational investigation in cutting-edge facilities with access to the latest resources.
