Research

The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology is an academic unit of The University of New Mexico School of Medicine that focuses on the study of biological structures, fundamental cellular and physiological processes and their relationship to human disease.

To learn more about the many research activites within the department, please visit the Meet Our Faculty page.

Research Mission

Our research mission is to conduct outstanding investigations in the fields of molecular and cell biology, cellular biochemistry and biophysics and physiology, as evidenced by high-quality,  peer-reviewed publications, individual and department recognition and a strong record of external financial
support.

Ultimately, we aspire to excel in research activities that focus on the causes and potential treatments of human illnesses that affect New Mexicans.

Faculty Research Contributions to The University of New Mexico

• Major research programs in Cardiovascular Physiology, Pulmonary and Systemic Hypertension, Breast Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Brain Tumors and Endothelial Cell Biology
• $2.5M in grants/contracts in FY20

Key Relationships at the UNM School of Medicine

• UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Department of Internal Medicine
• Department of Neurosciences
• Department of Neurosurgery

Facilities

HSC Electron Microscope Facility