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Department of Cell Biology & Physiology

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine

 

The Cell Biology and Physiology Department is committed to collaboration and discovery as the means to advance scientific knowledge, best practices in education and mentoring, and to provide service to the university and the broader community.

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Treating Patients for Opioid Use Disorder in the Hospital Leads to Better Outcomes After They Are Discharged, Study Finds

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:36:00 GMT

Offering hospitalized patients who are struggling with opioid use disorder a medication to treat their addiction makes it more likely that they will continue with follow-up care after they are discharged, a new study finds. The intervention, described...

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UNM Scientists Discover How Nanoparticles of Toxic Metal Used in MRI Scans Infiltrate Human Tissue

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:44:00 GMT

University of New Mexico researchers studying the health risks posed by gadolinium, a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans, have found that oxalic acid, a molecule found in many foods, can generate nanoparticles of the metal in human tissues.

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Albuquerque The Magazine Recognizes Nine UNM Health ‘Top Docs’

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:15:00 GMT

UNM Health recognizes over 1,0000 dedicated physicians who create advancements in medical care as they educate and develop the next generation of health care professionals and scientists This year, UNM Health honors nine physicians recognized as 2025...

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Seeing Every Shade: How UNM’s Inclusive Dermatology Atlas is Changing Medical Education

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:51:00 GMT

Medical students and faculty in the UNM Department of Dermatology are addressing disparities in diagnostic accuracy and treatment of skin conditions by creating the Inclusive Dermatology Atlas, an open-access online database showcasing skin conditions across a diverse range of skin tones.

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