
About the Department
The Department of Physiology and Functional Genomics at the University of Florida is a balanced department with faculty expertise in both cellular and molecular techniques, plus organ physiology techniques.
program types
Master’s and Ph.D. Program
Students can earn a Master’s or Ph.D. degree with a concentration in Physiology and Functional Genomics.

Certificate Program
Students can earn a graduate certificate in Medical Physiology or Medical Physiology with a specialization in Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology through our online program.

Research
Research/Centers and Programs
View exciting research from our faculty!
From Gene Therapy to Muscle Physiology, our faculty are engaging in highly funded groundbreaking research.

Department faculty
Meet Our Faculty!
Faculty in the Department of Physiology and Functional Genomics are engaging in cutting-edge research and using active learning techniques to teach students at all levels of collegiate learning.

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Upcoming Events
Conferences and Events
See a list of conferences and events related to the Department of Physiology.

Seminar Series
Seminar Series
Click link below for a list of past and present seminars this semester.

recent News and awards
Two Physiology and Functional Genomics Faculty…
Karyn Esser, Ph.D. was awarded a new R01 (R01HL153042) entitled “Circadian clock regulation of myocardial ion channel expression and function.” …
Three Physiology And Functional Genomics Faculty…
Congratulations to Drs. Abdel Alli, Erin Bruce, and Bruce Stevens for receiving a 2020 Exemplary Teacher Award through the College of Medicine for…
Groundbreaking Study on Pulmonary Hypertension by…
Pulmonary hypertension (PH), is a type of high blood pressure in the lungs that leads to right heart failure and death. University of Florida Health…