PhD in Animal Sciences - Physiology in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The animal physiology program provides students with the chance to earn M.S. and Ph.D. degrees by investigating essential biological processes across all animal species. Faculty research delves into fundamental cellular, tissue, and organ system functions in both animals and humans, applying this knowledge to improve animal production and advance the understanding and treatment of diseases in animals and humans. Reproductive biology studies focus on: neuroendocrine influences on reproduction, pituitary and intragonadal control of ovarian and testicular germ cell development, and seminal plasma analysis to boost fertility. Cellular and molecular disease research covers: ion and molecule transport regulation, aging and cellular senescence mechanisms, creation of immortal cell lines, and paracrine interactions and cell signaling involved in cancer development. Functional genomics research involves engineering animal models to study and treat human diseases, especially diabetes and cystic fibrosis.