The Department of Physiology and Biophysics - School of Medicine

Sarcomere

Cardiovascular
Health Research

Localization of myosin binding protein-C (MyBPC) in the cardiac sarcomere
Confocal Protein Localization

Renal/Kidney
Health Research

Hsp90 localization in renal epithelia
Neuroimaging

Neurological/Brain
Health Research

Digital reconstruction of axonal pathways
Post-Baccalaureate

Post-Baccalaureate
MS in Medical Physiology

Join our program and get your Masters of Science in Medical Physiology
PhD Program

PhD Program
Health Research

Join Our PhD Program and do Groundbreaking Research
Renal Proximal Tubules

Renal/Kidney
Health Research

Na<sup>+</sup>-K<sup>+</sup> ATPase in the basolateral membranes of mouse proximal tubules
Mouse Cortical Neurons

Neurological/Brain
Health Research

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in nerves after moderate hypoxia
Working Heart Perfusion

Cardiovascular
Health Research

Functional analysis of the perfused rat heart

Educational Programs: MS in Medical Physiology & PhD

Faculty

Lisa Damato, PhD
Erika N Allen, PhD
Julian E. Stelzer, PhD
Witold K. Surewicz, PhD
George R. Dubyak, PhD
Agustin Gonzalez-Vicente, PhD
Matthias Buck
Xinghong Dai, PhD
Patrick Osei-Owusu, PhD, FAHA
Kui Xu, MD, PhD
Rajesh Ramachandran, PhD
Shiwei Zhu
Jessica C. Taylor, PhD
Michael J. Decker, PhD
Rossana Occhipinti, PhD
Tingwei Mu, PhD
Andrea Romani, MD, PhD
Corey Smith, PhD
Jeffrey L. Garvin, PhD
Fraser J. Moss, PhD
Nami Tajima
Jeffrey R. Schelling, MD
Walter F. Boron, MD, PhD
Xin Qi, PhD

Certificate in Aerospace Physiology

Research Mission

Our research mission benefits from a rare combination of faculty who address important translational problems in physiology and biophysics across a broad spectrum of integration—from the level of the atomic structure of molecules, through living cells and organ systems, and up to the whole organism. The major programmatic foci of our research are cardiovascular, renal, and neuronal function in health and disease. Learn more about our Research Laboratories.

Research

Educational Mission

Our educational mission is to provide rigorous training with renown faculty in the environment of Cleveland's world-class healthcare hub. The Physiology and Biophysics Department offers three training programs: Research for the PhD in Physiology and Biophysics prepares trainees to study the function and diseases of the brain, heart, and kidneys. The Master of Science in Medical Physiology enhances the student’s competitiveness for medical school, dental school, and other professional clinical programs. The Certificate in Aerospace Physiology prepares trainees to optimize the performance of astronauts and pilots of high-performance jets, and to advance in careers with NASA, civilian space and aviation communities.

Education

News

(Dec. 4, 2023) Recently funded NIDDK R25 grant - PHOL 429 Biophysical modeling and simulation of cellular transport

(Nov. 2, 2023) Congratulations to this year's Recknagel and Grade Point winners

(Oct. 23, 2023) Congratulations to Dr. George Dubyak and doctoral candidate Brandon Miller

(June 23, 2023) Congratulations to Marnie Williams Recipient of T32 Training Award in Molecular Pharmacology

(Oct. 12, 2023) Congratulations to Taylor Benske

(Aug. 31, 2023) Congratulations to Dr. Xin Qi

(July 1, 2023) Congratulations to Dr. Pita Segura

(June 20, 2023) Congratulations to Dr. Changping Zhou

(June 8, 2023) Congratulations to Dr. Agustin Gonzalez-Vicente

(June 4, 2023) MSMP Reception and Awards