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Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology

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What our students say...

"Medical Physiology at the University of Leicester has been both an interesting and challenging degree, which provides its students with an in depth insight into the world of scientific research. Students on this course have the opportunity to observe a wide range of experimental techniques as a result of the department's fantastic facilities. Furthermore, the academic staff in the department are extremely accessible and approachable; they constantly exceeded my expectations, and never failed to impress me with their enthusiasm for the course, which is clear in their teaching. The classes are relatively small, which helps when attempting to work closely with the rest of the group, and to make friends. The University of Leicester's campus is quite small and compact, which makes a busy timetable easier to handle. Altogether, my time at this university has been absolutely fantastic, and my degree in Medical physiology has been a vital step in my career."

Charlotte Binks - graduated 2009 - now studying towards a degree in Dentistry

 

Cell Physiology and Pharmacology

The Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology was created to bring together existing research strengths in cellular and molecular aspects of physiology and pharmacology within the University Medical School.  The Department is one of 11 departments comprising the newly formed College of Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology.  Situated on the main University campus it occupies space in the Maurice Shock Building, Hodgkin Building and the new Henry Wellcome Building. 

The main research focus of the Department is in cell surface receptors, ion channels and intracellular signalling pathways, particularly their function in the normal and diseases cardiovascular system, respiratory system and nervous system.

Our world class research activities inform our undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes providing a stimulating and cutting edge environment for learning.

 

 

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Contact Details

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