EDUCATION & Training
academic programs
Doctoral Program
Students can earn a Doctoral degree with a concentration in Biomedical Sciences in the Physiology & Functional Genomics Concentration.
academic programs
Online Masters
Students can earn a Master’s degree with a concentration in Physiology and Functional Genomics or Gerontology.
Academic programs
Online Certificates
Students can a graduate certificate in Medical Physiology, Medical Physiology with a specialization in Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology or Aging and Geriatric Practice.
Academic Programs
Post-Doctoral Training
Postdoctoral fellows will be provided a tailored career development and mentoring opportunity in a robust research environment.
Research
Research/Centers and Programs
View exciting research from our faculty!
Research faculty in the Department of Physiology and Aging at the University of Florida are engaged in innovative projects covering a variety of interests through our centers, labs and collaborations with other departments.
Department faculty
Meet Our Faculty!
Faculty in the Department of Physiology and Aging are engaging in cutting-edge research and using active learning techniques to teach students at all levels of collegiate learning.
recent News
NEW Department Chair
Dr. Karyn Esser named Chair of Department of Physiology and Aging
Karyn Esser, Ph.D., is a national leader in the study of circadian rhythms in the skeletal muscle system and was recently named to serve as the next chair of the Department of Physiology and Aging for the UF College of Medicine. Esser, who will begin her new role at UF on November 1, is currently a professor in the Department of Physiology and Aging and also holds appointments as the associate director for basic muscle biology at the UF Myology Institute and the associate director of the Pepper Center at the Institute on Aging.
Erin Bruce, Ph.D., awarded the 2023 Teaching of…
Dr. Bruce was selected as the recipient for the 2023 Teaching of Physiology Section New Investigator Award. She will receive this award at the…
Michelle Gumz, Ph.D., awarded the Innovative…
Dr. Gumz was awarded the ISAC award and recognized for her innovative idea in sex differences in the kidney circadian clock mechanism. The…
Erica Dale, Ph.D., awarded the 2023 Giles F…
Erica Dale, Ph.D., was awarded the 2023 Giles F. Filley Memorial Award for Excellence in Respiratory Physiology and Medicine from the American…
Calendar
Physiology and Aging Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Mar 27
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Physiology & Aging Seminar: Dr. Rashmin Savani
Stetson Medical Science Building, 1345 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Apr 03
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Physiology & Aging Seminar: Dr. Rasha Aly
Stetson Medical Science Building, 1345 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Apr 10
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Physiology & Aging Seminar: Andrew Morris
Stetson Medical Science Building, 1345 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Apr 17
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Physiology & Aging Seminar: Dr. Hongzhen Hu
Stetson Medical Science Building, 1345 Center Dr, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Physiology And Aging
Seminar Series
Ongoing
Please check our Seminar Series page for the most up to date information on upcoming lectures.
