LSUHSC -- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology

Physiology is the study of how biological systems perform their functions to maintain the steady-state internal environment of living organisms. We can study these processes at the genetic, cellular, organ system or whole-animal level. Our departmental name reflects the increasing application of molecular biology techniques in the understanding of physiological function. Understanding the basic concepts of physiological control of organ systems in the human body is key to identifying regulatory processes during organ dysfunction and disease states which, in turn, may elucidate a novel approach in therapeutic intervention.

Faculty members of the Department of Physiology maintain active research programs covering a wide range of topics with emphasis on:
• Microvascular Physiology	• Inflammation
• Cancer Biology	• Obesity-Related Tissue Dysfunction
• Ischemic Disorder	• Intracellular Signaling
• Endothelial Cell Biology	• Glutamine transport and metabolism
• Liver Pathophysiology	• Mechanisms of DNA Damage & Repair
• Cardiovascular Pathophysiology	• Mucosal Immunology

October 8

Seminar Series: Dr. Mutsumi Nagai: "Pathophysiology of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis"

October 13

Columbus Day Holiday

October 15

Seminar Series: Dr. Marlyn Langford: "Apoptosis Induced By Bacterial Cell Wall: Role in Bacterial Disease"

October 22

Seminar Series: Dr. Eric First: "Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder and Protein Synthesis: What's the Connection"

October 29

Seminar Series: Dr.Guohong Li: "Periostin and Integrin Signaling in Vascular Disease"

November 12

Final Date to submit request for Dissertation/Thesis Defense and Final Examination to graduate in Fall semester. Final date to circulate late announcement of M.S. or Ph.D. Final Examination for Fall graduation to Graduate Faculty.

November 26

Final date to convene M.S. or Ph.D. defense to graduate in Fall semester.

December 8

Spring Registration Due

December 12

Final date for submission of approved theses and dissertations and committee-examination reports for Fall graduation.

December 22

Fall semester ends

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