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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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Is This Air Safe to Breathe? How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Your Health

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Hazy skies and irritated eyes are both hallmark indicators of wildfire smoke in the air. But even if skies are clear, can nearby wildfires still impact health?   According to a recent advisory from the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), smoke...

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Maximum Accreditation Reflects a Shared Commitment to Excellence at UNM School of Medicine

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

For more than two years, hundreds of people across The University of New Mexico School of Medicine worked toward a common goal.  Faculty reviewed curriculum. Students shared feedback about their educational experiences. Staff and faculty gathered data...

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Award-Winning Research Team Explores Novel Ways to Identify Drug Candidates Safe for the Liver

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In his laboratory in The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, pathologist Rama Gullapalli, MD, PhD, is shedding new light on the impact of environmental pollutants on the human liver. Rama Gullapalli, MD, PhD, in his research laboratory. Photo...

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UNM’s Medical Laboratory Sciences Program Trains the Experts Behind Modern Diagnosis

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program at The University of New Mexico School of Medicine prepares students for one of health care’s most essential and often unseen roles – performing the laboratory testing that helps clinicians diagnose and treat...

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