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Miami University
Oxford, Ohio 45056
Phone: 513-529-3100
Introduction from
Phyllis
Callahan, Ph.D.,
Professor of Zoology, and Director, Center for Neuroscience
Cell Biology and Physiology represent the most vibrant fields of research in biology
today. There are many advantages in a cooperative and interactive graduate program
like we have at Miami University. Our students are encouraged to obtain depth of
knowledge in both Cell Biology and Physiology and are also encouraged to specialize
within the particular field of interest. Our graduate studies program in Cell biology
and Physiology encourages the furthering of scientific knowledge by combining the
expertise of faculty and graduate students that are associated with disciplines in
cell biology, molecular biology, electron and scanning microscopy, genetics, developmental
biology, physiology, neurobiology, cellular physiology, neuro anatomy, behavior and
physiological ecology.
Graduate Studies in Cell Biology and Physiology
We offer both the MS and Ph.D. degrees through the Department of Zoology . This
program provides opportunities for significant interaction between faculty and graduate
students in both Cell Biology and Physiology.
The Faculty in Cell Biology and Physiology engages in research that involves molecular,
cellular, genetics, developmental biology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry,
neuro- endocrinology, neuropharmacology, neuroimaging, neural regulation, and physiological
ecology. Specific examples of research topics include:
- Neuromuscular development
- Cellular and molecular events that take place during tissue
regeneration
- Structure and function of the extracellular matrix influencing
cellular development.
- molecular regulation of gene expression, molecular evolution
of genes and their introns plasticity and integration
- cellular/molecular biology ;microtubule-based motility
- Molecular Evolution in Mammals
- Molecular Physiology; Membrane Transport; Sodium Pumps.
- Neural regulation of anterior pituitary function
- Neurotrophic effects of nerve growth factor on cerebrovascular
neurons.
- Synaptic plasticity and integration, neural basis of behavior
- Mechanisms of neurotransmitter release and regulation
- Neural regulation of cardiovascular function and the impact
of exercise
- water balance,thermal biology, animal locomotion, and energetics
Application to the Graduate Program in Cell Biology and Physiology
Students that are interested in some aspect of Cell Biology or Physiology are
strongly encouraged to apply to the Department of Zoology. Students applying to the
Department of Zoology may obtain a graduate brochure and application materials by
contacting the Department. You can also apply via the following
link: Application to
the Graduate Program in Zoology. You are strongly encouraged to apply early
if you want to be considered for scholarships and awards in addition to teaching
and research assistantship positions. The graduate committee normally begins reviewing
applications and offers of acceptances begins in February and that process is usually
complete by the middle of April, however if you are interested in our program
it is never too late to apply. We have applicants accepted as late as July. Acceptances
would of course depend on the availability of teaching and research positions..A
complete application includes 3 letters of recommendation, GRE scores, statement
of research interests and official transcripts. In order to facilitate the admission
process, applicants should identify two or three potential advisors, but must identify
at least one potential advisor in their application materials. It is also
strongly recommended that an applicant contact the potential advisor(s). Of course,
a student would be free to change advisors after s/he has arrived, provided the faculty
member with whom the student wishes to work has room in his/her laboratory.
It needs to be stressed that graduate education is very different from undergraduate
school. Graduate students in our program receive a stipend that pays for basic living
expenses and tuition is waived in exchange for teaching in our department.
Some other important points about our program are:
- All of our graduate students are admitted with assistantships, usually teaching
assistantships.
- There is full tuition remission as well as an academic and summer stipend.
- PhD students have the opportunity to teach a one semester 100 level lecture course
during their training.
- Research opportunities are numerous and include access to state of the art equipment
and techniques such as HPLC, TEM, SEM, cryopreservation, intracellular and extracellular
electrophysiology, immunocytochemistry, radiolabelling assays, cell culture.
Several of the faculty involved in Cell Biology and Physiology would be happy
to visit your department to present a research seminar and provide additional information
about graduate studies in Cell Biology and Physiology at Miami University. The Graduate
School at Miami University offers funds for recruitment, so financial considerations
should not be a limitation.
If I may provide any further information, please contact me. Thank you
for your interest in our program.
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