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Research Areas

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is an integrative physiology department that incorporates a multitude of techniques and collaborations. Below is an overview of some of the interests of our Faculty. As you will notice, our faculty have interests and expertise in numerous scientific fields. Please visit the webpages for the individual to learn more about their work.

Anatomy – The Departmental veterinary anatomists are active in documenting both normal and abnormal anatomical structures. (I. Constantinescu; Frappier; Nash)

Cancer – This research examines the mechanisms of tumor growth and its possible intervention. (Baines; Hyder; Rosenfeld; Welshons)

Cardiovascular Science – This research area overlaps with exercise training in terms of cardiac and vascular function in addition to complementary topics including membrane transport, extracellular matrix, and muscle fiber proteins. (Baines, Booth; Bowles; Cummings; Emter; Hasser; Kline; Nichols)

Exercise Physiology – This area of research includes studies on how exercise alters cardiac and vascular function in both health and disease, including the myocardium and peripheral/coronary arteries. Much of this work is done with miniature swine which are treadmill trained, but rats and mice are also examined. (Baines, Booth; Bowles; Emter; Hasser)

Functional Genomics – How gene expression is regulated and the outcome in terms of cell function is the central focus of these researchers. (Baines, Booth; Bowles; Kline)

Membrane Transport – Researchers in this area take a biochemical and molecular approach to studying the structure, function and regulation of membrane transport proteins and channels. (Baines; Bowles; Clarke; Emter; Kline)

Neurohumoral Control – How the neural system controls cell function is the center of this group’s activities from visceral reflexes to cardiorespiratory control in health and disease. (Cummings; Hasser; Kline; Nichols)

Reproductive Biology – Hormonal control of reproduction and cell growth is the center of this groups activities. (Rosenfeld; Welshons)

Toxicology – These researchers are interested in the effects on cell and tissue structure and function as related to environmental challenges. (Rosenfeld; Welshons)

Graduate Studies in Biomedical Sciences

At the Department of Biomedical Sciences, investigators are engaged in research across a variety of fields, including cancer, neurodegenerative disease, exercise, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory and reproductive physiology.

With world-class and award-winning researchers, our graduate program has a great deal to offer.

Find out more.

Faculty Spotlight

Xiangwei (Shaun) Du, PhD

News

  • Expertise, Collegiality Earn Tommy Thompson Dean’s Impact Award
  • SEC Emerging Scholars Program Helps Guide Career Options for Biomedical Sciences Fellow
  • Prenatal Opioid Exposure May Trigger Neurological, Behavioral Changes Later in Life
  • Research With Heart
  • Retired Associate Dean Ronald L. Terjung Passes Away

Contact

Department of Biomedical Sciences
University of Missouri-Columbia
E102 Veterinary Medical Building
1520 Rollins Street
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone: 573-882-7011
Fax: 573-884-6890

 

Administrative Contacts

Dr. Douglas Bowles
Department Chair

BowlesD@missouri.edu
573-882-7193

Dr. Kevin Cummings
Director of Graduate Studies
cummingske@missouri.edu
573-882-0283

Thomas Thompson
Business Manager

ThompsonT@missouri.edu
573-882-4503

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