Overview

Welcome to the Department of Pharmacology and Systems Physiology (PSP). Our goal is to advance the fields of basic and applied physiology and pharmacology by engaging in innovative biomedical research. We provide our students with a challenging and supportive environment to pursue academic and professional careers in the biomedical sciences.

Physiologists and pharmacologists alike are curious about the ability of molecules to contribute to cell function, the ability of cells to contribute to tissue function, the ability of tissues to affect organismal function, and ultimately the effects that therapeutic agents have on these systems. Physiology is the science that integrates simple mechanisms into complex systems, and pharmacology uses this knowledge to support the development of the next generation of therapeutic agents.

PSP Happenings

2nd Annual Kranias Symposium on Early Career Mentorship is Great Success!

MIT computational biologist Dr. Manolis Kellis showed exciting progress in using single cell epigenomics to reveal therapeutic disease targets. A panel of senior researchers tackled questions about early career challenges. In faculty-less meetings, Dr. Kellis answered more questions from students and postdocs and … flew a drone.  Thank you Dr Kellis for coming!  Short video.

Dr. Worrell wins Best Mentor Award!

Dr. Roger Worrell was selected by the PSP PhD students for the 2023 Best Mentor Award.  He was presented with his certificate by Dr. Kranias at the 2nd Annual Kranias Symposium on Early Career Mentorship.  Thank you Dr. Worrell for your excellent mentoring.

Dr. Chella Krishnan wins Best Mentor Award!

Dr. KarthicK Chella Krishnan was the top vote getter for the 2023 Best Mentor Award in a survey of PSP PhD students.  He was presented with his certificate by Dr. Kranias at the 2nd Annual Kranias Symposium on Early Career Mentorship.  Thank you Dr. K. for your excellent mentoring.

UC News

UC students develop esports cheating detection software

5/31/2023

UC students develop esports cheating detection software Full Story

Making music and paying it forward

5/31/2023

Making music and paying it forward Full Story