Molecular foundations of physiology and neurobiology. Discussion of classic and emerging literature, experimental design, and research technologies. Topics may include genetics, protein biology, cell structure and function, and neurophysiology.

Foundations of physiology and neurobiology. Discussion of classic and emerging literature, experimental design, and research technologies. Emphasis on systems physiology.

Anatomy and physiology of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

Overview of intraoperative neuromonitoring. Basics underlying recording of signals and discussion of main neuromonitoring modalities, common surgeries employing neuromonitoring, operating room protocols and procedures.

Experience working with the intraoperative neuromonitoring recording machines. Practice writing protocols for different modalities, and use of simulator programs to observe examples of signal acquisition.

Direct student involvement in intraoperative neuromonitoring of various surgical procedures, observing live signals obtained in a clinical setting, interaction with patients, surgeons and operating room staff, and review of operating room protocols and procedures.

Presentations of clinical and nonclinical topics affecting the daily job of an intraoperative neuromonitoring clinician. Topics may include the sterile field; infection control; needle, electrical, radiation and fire safety; patient privacy laws (HIPAA); professional conduct and communication; and diversity in the workplace.

Comprehensive didactic and laboratory training on advanced neuromonitoring modalities (tests) such as Phase Reversal, Motor Mapping, D-Wave, Nerve Action Potential and H-Reflex.

Research methods and experimental design in a clinical setting. Common and advanced neurodiagnostic modalities, effects of anesthesia on neurophysiological data, and evaluation of multimodality monitoring. Discussion and critique of published literature, and development of a student generated research proposal.

Signal transduction and regulation of development in physiological systems. Emphasis on genetic, molecular, and cellular methods; designing and interpreting experiments based upon research developments in current literature.

Molecular mechanism(s) of hormone action in vertebrates and invertebrates. Molecular and genetic characterization of hormones, receptors, and signal transduction, and hormone actions at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Includes student presentations on selected papers.

Lectures and laboratory exercises on the principles and practice of biological electron microscopy.

Fundamental mechanisms by which water and small molecules are transported across biological membranes. Biophysical and biochemical analysis of transport by diffusion, osmosis, channels, carriers and pumps in health and disease.

Electron microscopy as a research method in biological sciences.

Advanced study within Physiology and Neurobiology.

Research in Physiology and Neurobiology in pursuit of a graduate degree.

Independent investigation of topics in Physiology and Neurobiology.

Cellular and molecular mechanisms supporting the detection of sensory stimuli in vertebrates, invertebrates and other organisms. Detection of chemicals, touch, temperature, pain, sound, light, heat, magnetic fields, and electricity.

Signal transduction and regulation of development in physiological systems. Emphasis on genetic, molecular, and cellular methods; designing and interpreting experiments based upon research developments in current literature.

Provides the opportunity for graduate students to present journal articles and their laboratory research in physiology and neurobiology to the department.

Exploration of major classes of ion channels, including ligand-gated, voltage-gated, mechanosensitive, thermosensitive and light-sensitive channels and their roles in physiology. Discussions of research approaches and emerging technologies in ion channel physiology.

Molecular mechanisms of neurodevelopment. Neural induction, cell fate determination, neurogenesis, axon targeting, neuronal migration, synapse formation and activity-dependent synaptic remodeling.

Molecular and cellular aspects of modern neurobiology including the analysis of neuronal proteins and their post-translational modifications, the dynamics of cellular substructures, and various signaling mechanisms in nerve cells including synaptic transmission. Molecular and cellular biology of selected neurological disorders.