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Welcome to the Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology (MCP). Our goal is to advance the field of physiology by performing innovative biomedical research and providing our students with a challenging and supportive environment.
What defines physiology as a discipline? Looking into science laboratories at the College of Medicine, you will find many that look similar. Virtually all biomedical researchers use the modern tools of molecular and cell biology to explore questions about life. But it's the question—not the tool for answering it—that defines a physiologist. Physiologists are curious about the ability of molecules to contribute to cell function, the ability of cells to contribute to tissue function, and the ability of tissues to affect organismal function. Physiology is the science that integrates simple mechanisms into complex systems.
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June 29, 2011
UC Awards Jessica Donnelly the Ryan Fellowship Read More |
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May 19, 2011
Cuppoletti Recognized for Exemplary Service Read More |
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May 12, 2011
Chang Xiao Successfully Defends Her PhD Thesis Read More |
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April 19, 2011
Jessica Donnelly Recognized by the American Gastroenterological Association Read More |
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April 1, 2011
Ali Shawki Recognized by the International BioIron Society Read More |
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MCP Highlights |
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 Focus on Research With Yana Zavros, PhD
December 22, 2011
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Gastric cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. In the United States, approximately 21,000 new cases are diagnosed with a survival rate of less than 15 percent. Chronic gastric inflammation, typically caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), is the most consistent lesion leading to cancer.
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