University of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio

Click to send E-mail to: pjhart@biochem.uthscsa.edu

Phone: 1-210-567-0751
Fax: 1-210-567-6595

Description:
The Department of Biochemistry offers a program of advanced study in biochemistry and molecular biology that prepares graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for careers of independent research and teaching in biochemistry and related disciplines.

Degree(s):
M.S. - Biochemistry;

Ph.D. - Biochemistry

Research Areas:
structure of macromolecules; gene expression; cellular signaling mechanisms; metabolic regulation

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Click to send E-mail to: csbgrad@uthscsa.edu

Phone: 1-210-567-5075
Fax: 1-210-567-3803

Description:
The Graduate Program in Cellular and Structural Biology provides training for M.S. and Ph.D. candidates who intend to pursue careers in biomedicine through academia or industry. The strength of the program is its diversity; faculty research areas include cell biology, cancer biology, molecular genetics, developmental biology, anatomical sciences, reproductive biology, immunology, neurobiology, and aging. All graduate students pursue a program of study designed to develop both their scholarly and laboratory aptitudes through one-on-one mentoring by more than 40 student-oriented faculty. Relatively low tuition rates, a competitive stipend and a temperate, year-round climate make this "The Place to Study Cell and Molecular Biology."

Degree(s):
M.S.- Cellular and Structural Biology
Ph.D.- Cellular and Structural Biology

Research Areas:
Molecular basis of aging;Cancer biology;Molecular genetics;Cell and developmental biology;Neurobiology;Reproductive biology

Click to send E-mail to: pharmgrad@uthscsa.edu

Phone: 1-210-567-4220
Fax: 1-210-567-4300

Description:
The discipline-based doctoral programs in Biochemistry, Cellular & Structural Biology, Microbiology & Immunology, Pharmacology, and Physiology have evolved into the Integrated Multidisciplinary Graduate Program (IMGP). The IMGP reflects contemporary, interdisciplinary advanced education and scientific research based on fundamental principles in the biomedical sciences. Effective with admission for Fall, 2008, prospective students apply to the IMGP rather than to the former individual, discipline-based doctoral programs.

Degree(s):
Biochemistry

Research Areas:
Biochemistry; Cellular & Structural Biology; Microbiology & Immunology; Pharmacology; Physiology

Click to send E-mail to: molecularmedicine@uthscsa.edu

Phone: 1-210-567-7250
Fax: 1-210-567-7269

Description:
The program in molecular medicine offers a research-oriented, interdisciplinary course of study leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. The faculty is composed of both basic and clinical scientists drawn from the Departments of Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine, Cellular and Structural Biology, Medicine, Microbiology, Pathology, and Physiology. The objective of the program is to train future scholars in the use of molecular biological approaches for the investigation of fundamental biomedical questions associated with the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared for careers as independent investigators and teachers in cellular and molecular medicine.

Degree(s):
M.S. - Molecular Medicine
Ph.D. - Molecular Medicine

Research Areas:
Aging;
Animal Models of Disease;
Cancer;
Molecular Biology;
Neuroscience;
Gene Therapy;
Genetics;
Protein Chemistry;
Signal Transduction

Click to send E-mail to: olsonm@uthscsa.edu

Phone: 1-210-567-3709

Description:
The Department of Pathology has approximately 40 M.D., Ph.D., and D.D.S. faculty positions, 20 M.D. residency/fellowship positions and 10 post doctoral research fellows.

Click to send E-mail to: pharmgrad@uthscsa.edu

Phone: 1-210-567-4220
Fax: 1-210-567-4300

Description:
The twenty-six members of the multidisciplinary Pharmacology graduate faculty bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to the doctoral program. The graduate faculty is comprised of scientists from the Pharmacology Department as well as other departments at the Health Science Center (Anesthesiology, Endodontics, Medicine, Psychiatry and Surgery). Research activities in the Department of Pharmacology are focused primarily in the area of neuropharmacology with an emphasis on both biogenic amine and amino acid neurotransmitter systems. Investigators use research approaches that incorporate molecular, single cell electrophysiological imaging, neurochemical and behavioral techniques. Another group of investigators study the central nervous system regulation of autonomic function. Other investigators use primarily molecular and cellular approaches to study intracellular signaling mechanisms of relevance to diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Degree(s):
Ph.D.-Pharmacology

Research Areas:
Neuropharmacology;
Cardiovascular Pharmacology;br> Molecular Pharmacology

Click to send E-mail to: physiologyapplicantadvisor@uthscsa.edu

Phone: 1-210-567-4327
Fax: 1-210-567-4410

Description:
Our department consists of 20 primary and 13 adjunct faculty who employ cellular and molecular as well as integrative systems approaches to investigate physiological questions. The Ph.D. program in Physiology is designed to provide the academic and scientific skills necessary for students to pursue careers in biomedical research. Formal coursework in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and pharmacology are taught in a framework of integrative physiology so that students in early stages of training gain a fuller appreciation for the mechanisms that regulate body functions. Students participate in research programs of the faculty. This allows the student a wide range of choice in selecting an area of particular interest for their dissertation research. The successful completion of this research endeavor culminates in the dissertation. To gain expereince in teaching, advanced graduate students participate in lecturing and conference supervision in physiology courses under the guidance of the faculty.

Degree(s):
Ph.D.

Research Areas:
Molecular Physiology and Biophysics; Cellular Physiology; Cardiovascular Physiology; Gastrointestinal Physiology; Neurophysiology and Autonomic Neuroscience; Physiology of Aging; Endocrine Physiology; Metabolism and Aging; Musculoskeletal Physiology; Renal Physiology

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Click to send E-mail to: gsprospect@uthscsa.edu

Phone: 1-210-567-2667
Fax: 1-210-567-2685

Description:
The Graduate Program in Microbiology and Immunology, a flexible program allowing students the opportunity to pursue specific interests and career goals, features faculty-sponsored research studies in immunobiology, microbial physiology and genetics, molec

Degree(s):
Ph.D.- Microbiology and Immunology

Research Areas:
Molecular Biology;Immunology;Pathogenic Microbiology;Virology;Host-Parasite Relationships;Microbiology

Click to send E-mail to: gsprospect@uthscsa.edu

Phone: 1-210-567-2665

Degree(s):
M.D.

Click to send E-mail to: gsprospect@uthscsa.edu

Phone: 1-210-567-2674
Fax: 1-210-567-2685

Degree(s):
DentalDDS