Department: Human Physiology

Department: Human Physiology

Jesse Moreira, PhD

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Dr. Moreira’s teaching and research focuses on LGBTQIA2S+ equity and inclusion in STEM and physiology education. During the latter portion of their postdoctoral fellowship, they began an independent research program on LGBTQIA2S+ inclusion. He is currently assessing methods to redesign undergraduate and graduate physiology curricula to better educate students on […]

LaDora V. Thompson, PhD, BS, PT

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Age-related changes in muscle health at the cellular level Understanding the underlying cellular mechanisms that explain muscle weakness and dysfunction in order to develop appropriate therapies that will prevent, retard, and reverse these age-related declines Selected Publications Baumann, C.W., Kwak, D., and Thompson, Sex-specific components of frailty in C57BL/6 mice. Aging, (Albany […]

Katya Ravid, DSc

Scholarly, Research, and/or Practice Interests Dr. Ravid’s research is focused on two interrelated projects that bear on mechanisms associated with the development of blood and vascular pathologies: (1) molecular mechanisms involved in cell cycle control during the development of bone marrow megakaryocytes into platelets, a process that includes cellular polyploidization prior to platelet fragmentation. Her […]

Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Human Physiology

Want a head-start on a great career?  The combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Human Physiology may be just what you’re looking for. This early admission program allows you to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in only five years instead of the traditional six. Whether your goal is to join the dynamic field […]