Anatomy, Physiology, & Cell Biology

Emphasizes programs with a strong correlation between structure and function.

About APC

Mission Statement

Promote the health and welfare of animals, people and the environment through transformative research.

Our department has research strengths in gastrointestinal, neuroimmune, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory systems as well as developmental biology. Our goal is to drive excellence in teaching and provide a rich educational environment in which to mentor the next generation of scientists.

Goals

It is the Department's general goal to introduce and foster the most up-to-date development in the study of anatomy, physiology, behavior, biomechanics, and cell biology; to maintain educational, research and service programs of the highest quality, pertaining to animal health and disease; and to promote excellence and originality in advancing the knowledge and techniques of cellular and physiological mechanisms of organ function as an interdisciplinary focus for research and application in the areas of: