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Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology

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Chair’s Welcome

Photo of Dr. Herman 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

Ohio Physiological Society Meeting

Oct 10,11, 2025 – We will host the 39th annual meeting of the Ohio Physiological Society, the foremost regional forum for research in physiology, systems biology, and pharmacology, and the translational research stemming from these disciplines.

Dr. Herman delivers invited lecture

Sep 17, 2025 – In the 35th Annual Lurie Endowed Psychiatric Lecture, Dr. Herman discussed the "Neurobiology of stress and stress resistance".

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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.