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Physiology Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in physiology in united states
1,144 professors found
Assistant Professor
Purdue University
United States
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Cardiology
Circulatory Physiology
Ischemic Physiology
Physiology
Professor
Mayo Clinic Rochester
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Exercise Physiology
Mitochondrial Biology
Physiology
Mechanism Of Action
Professor
Pennsylvania State University
United States
Research Interests
Systems Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Physiology
Ischemic Physiology
Autonomic Nervous System
Professor
University of Utah
United States
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Systems Neuroscience
Physiology
Circulatory Physiology
Neuromuscular Physiology
Department of Pharmacology & Physiology George Washington University Washington DC USA
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Cardiology
Cardiovascular Biology
Toxicology
Physiology
Has grant
Medical College of Wisconsin
United States
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Cardiology
Circulatory Physiology
Ischemic Physiology
Blood Flow
Professor
George Washington University
United States
Research Interests
Cardiology
Exercise Physiology
Ischemic Physiology
Physiology
Sleep Apnea
College of Medicine University of Central Florida Orlando Florida USA
United States
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Cardiology
Physiological Monitoring
Bioelectrical Impedance
Circulatory Physiology
Teaching Assistant Professor
University of Denver
United States
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Sports Nutrition
Physiology
Hypoxia Research
Endurance Training
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Popular positions
University of Cincinnati
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United States
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The University of Cincinnati is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in acoustics and structural dynamics within the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering and the Metasonics Lab. The fellow will conduct independent and collaborative research in acoustic and vibration sensing, ultrasonic systems, and wave-based metamaterials. Funded research areas include underwater acoustics, wireless ultrasonic power and data transfer, and 3D-printed acoustic materials. Activities will include experiment...
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
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Ohio State University
United States
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2 weeks ago
Graduate position (MS or PhD) in fish ecology at The Ohio State University Dr. Jennifer Hellmann is recruiting a highly motivated master’s or PhD student to join her lab in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University . The project is centered on fish ecology , with emphasis on ecology, evolution, behavior, ichthyology , and the role of developmental and transgenerational plasticity in helping organisms respond to natural and human-induced environment...
Evolutionary Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
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University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
United States
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1 month ago
Applications are open for the Cancer & Cell Biology Graduate Programs at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The post announces openings for both an MS program and a PhD program in cancer biology/cell biology, with the PhD starting in Summer 2027 and the MS starting in Fall 2027. The program highlights training in cell biology, cancer development, molecular biology, gene therapy, nanotechnology, and targeted cancer treatments. It also emphasizes a strong research environment with 6...
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
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1 month ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor
Yale University
United States
Research Interests
Developmental Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Psychobiology
Medical Science
Has grant
Associate Professor, Exercise Science
Lindenwood University
United States
Research Interests
Sports Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition
Nutrition
Cardiometabolic Health
Gut Microbiota
Professor of Medicine
University of Louisville School of Medicine
United States
Research Interests
Cardiology
Tissue Engineering
Ischemic Physiology
Oxidative Stress
Endothelial Cell Biology
Opportunities these professors hire for
Yale University
Top university
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Top university
Just Landed
Yale School of Medicine is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow for the Vascular Biology & Therapeutics Program in the Department of Comparative Medicine. The project investigates the long-term cardiovascular consequences of preeclampsia, a clinically important pregnancy complication, using mouse models. The fellow will conduct cardiovascular physiology and immunology studies focused on how immune mechanisms contribute to later cardiovascular outcomes. Research activities include flow cytometr...
Immunology
Physiology
Biology
+4 more
New Today
Lucas Fallot
Just Landed
DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
This fellowship-based research opportunity is hosted at the United States Military Academy’s Center for Molecular Science in West Point, New York, within the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory / ARL Research Associateship Program environment. The project area is broad and interdisciplinary, centered on fundamental and applied research in chemistry, biology, and chemical engineering with strong connections to biotechnology, materials science, human performance, neuroscience, and brain health. The ad...
Physiology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+10 more
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U.S. Department of Energy
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) is offering a translational large animal research opportunity in burn resuscitation at Joint Base San Antonio. The project sits within the Organ Support and Automation Technologies Department and places the participant in an active military medical research environment focused on optimizing combat casualty care. The selected researcher will work with USAISR’s established swine burn model to examine the effects of automated resuscitation on ou...
Physiology
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
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