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Cell Physiology and Pharmacology

The Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology was created in 1993 to bring together existing research strengths in cellular and molecular aspects of physiology and pharmacology within the University Medical School. The Department is part of the College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology. Situated on the main University campus (3D map) the department occupies space in the Maurice Shock Building, Hodgkin Building and the Henry Wellcome Building.

The Maurice Shock Building is connected to the Adrian Building (School of Biological Sciences), the Hodgkin Building (IRC/MRC Centre for Mechanisms in Human Toxicity) and the Henry Wellcome Building via elevated walkways.

  • CPP is a department with an international research profile (5A rating in 2001 RAE)
  • Our research is supported by research councils, medical charities and industry
  • Our teaching has been rated as excellent by the QAA

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Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology,
College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology
University of Leicester,
Maurice Shock Medical Sciences Building,
University Road,
P.O. Box 138,
Leicester LE1 9HN

General Email: cpp@le.ac.uk

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Tel: +44 (0)116 252 3088
Fax: +44 (0)116 252 5045