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underlying vision and the diseases that affect this important human
sense.
GMS 6711: Neurobiology of Pain (1) Prereq: GMS 6001 or
consent of instructor. Overview of neurobiological processes involved
in pain, including methods of investigating pain processing in
humans and other animals.
GMS 6750: Molecular Pathobiology of Neural Disease (1)
Prereq: consent of instructor. Overview of a broad range of neural
disorders emphasizing genetically determined conditions.
GMS 6760: Comparative Biology of Cell Signaling (2) Prereq:
GMS 6001 or consent of coordinator. Overview of the principles
governing cellular and molecular signaling in the nervous system.
Introduction to novel experimental approaches and non-mammalian
preparations used to explore these principles.
GMS 6791: Visual Neuroscience Journal Club (1; max: 2)
Prereq: 1st-year IDP core course; or consent of instructor.
Presentation and discussion of cutting-edge research papers. S/U.
GMS 7706C: Medical Neuroscience (4) Anatomy, physiology,
function, and dysfunction of the human central nervous system.
Offered spring term.
GMS 7794: Neuroscience Seminar (1; max: 12) Research
seminars given by local, national, and occasionally international
speakers. S/U.
GMS 7795: Special Topics in Neuroscience (1-4; max: 12)
Specialized subjects in the neurosciences and allied disciplines.
Current topics include biological imaging techniques, fundamentals
of computational neuroscience, graduate research seminar series,
write clubs, scientific communication workshop (Whitney Lab), and
electrophysiological journal club (Whitney Lab).
Advanced Concentration in Physiology and Pharmacology
Graduate Faculty
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The Graduate Faculty associated with this advanced concentration
have expertise in a variety of disciplines, including molecular and
cellular biology, pharmacology, physiology, neuroscience, and
biochemistry. These faculty bring together unique strengths to
provide the students with diverse training. Students may train in
laboratories involved in cardiovascular, neuro, endocrine, and
developmental physiology; pharmacology; and toxicology. Students
conduct research at the molecular, cellular, and integrative levels.
Many of the faculty are involved in multidisciplinary, collaborative
research efforts that aim to understand basic physiological
mechanisms and pathophysiological processes (e.g., cardiovascular,
neurodegenerative, and neoplastic diseases).
GMS 6051: Signal Transduction (1) Prereq: GMS 6001 or consent
of instructor. Focuses on the mechanisms underlying cellular signal