College of Medicine Departments and Centers Basic Science Departments Basic Science Departments The UK College of Medicine’s seven basic science departments encompass experts in a variety of biomedical topics. With more than 230 faculty, our basic science departments provide exceptional education for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduate trainees interested in pursuing biomedical careers. Behavioral Science Our department serves as the college's and the University's nexus point for research and training in medical behavioral science. Explore Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics Microbial pathogenesis and the host defense. Discover Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry We utilize cutting-edge approaches to understand the molecular basis of disease. Learn More Neuroscience Research and training ranging from molecular and cellular neurobiology to neuroimaging. Read More Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences We are a unique unit: the only one of its kind in US academic institutions. Discover Physiology Broad range of scientific expertise: neuroscience to cardiovascular biology and endocrinology to muscle biology. Learn More Toxicology and Cancer Biology To guide education and research on processes by which environmental agents cause disease. Explore
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