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.

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Behavioral Science

Our department serves as the college's and the University's nexus point for research and training in medical behavioral science.

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Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics

Microbial pathogenesis and the host defense.

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Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

We utilize cutting-edge approaches to understand the molecular basis of disease.

Neuroscience

Neuroscience

Research and training ranging from molecular and cellular neurobiology to neuroimaging.

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Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences

We are a unique unit: the only one of its kind in US academic institutions.

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Physiology

Broad range of scientific expertise: neuroscience to cardiovascular biology and endocrinology to muscle biology.

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Toxicology and Cancer Biology

To guide education and research on processes by which environmental agents cause disease.