Chair’s Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology. This department incorporates two long-standing College of Medicine departments with strong histories of excellence at the University of Cincinnati. Our department is pursuing research initiatives exploring how organ systems interact to promote health and impact disease processes. Key areas of emphasis include cardiovascular biology, neurobiology, metabolic biology, chronobiology, computational biology, and membrane transport. We use systems biology and informatics to develop innovative new approaches for our research endeavors.

The department is committed to the training of the next generation of scientists, with a Pharmacology and Physiology PhD program and rigorous master’s programs geared toward preparing students for entry into the biomedical sciences workforce and enhancing competitiveness for medical school admissions. We look forward to a strong period of growth in both our research and education missions, and welcome you to consider joining us in this exciting time.

James P Herman, PhD
Flor van Maanen Professor and Chair

PPN Happenings

Request for proposals

Aug 2025 – Proposals are being accepted until November 3, 2025 (8am) for the UCGNI-Neurobiology Research Center Pilot Research Program. Email Jennifer Bedel for an application packet.

Congratulations to PhD candidate Olukunle Akinborewa!

Aug 2025 – Olukunle (Quattrocelli lab) received a poster award at the American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences scientific sessions.

Welcome new SMP class!

Aug 2025 – New students in the Special Master's in Physiology program were welcomed by Program Director Tracy Yarchi (pictured).

Welcome new Pharmacology Master's students!

Aug 2025 – New students in the Pharmacology Master's degree program were welcomed by Program Manager Tracy Yarchi (pictured).

PPN Department frolics at picnic

Aug 22, 2025 – Faculty, staff, and students gathered to eat, drink, and play in perfect weather (photo: SMP student Ismael Jaffri serves up homemade spanakopita.)

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