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Department of Biomedical Sciences
Introduction
The Department of Biomedical Sciences at Penn Vet is recognized as one of the premier basic biomedical research departments in veterinary medicine. Our faculty are conducting innovative research into the mechanisms underlying diseases, which will lead to improved prevention, diagnosis and treatment of veterinary and human patients.
About Biomedical Sciences
Our research is well integrated with other basic, translational and clinical research efforts within:
- School of Veterinary Medicine
- Perelman School of Medicine
- Numerous institutes and centers at the University of Pennsylvania, including:
Our Mission
To perform cutting-edge research to advance our knowledge of physiologic processes and the mechanistic basis of disease, to deliver an outstanding basic science curriculum to veterinary students and disseminate knowledge gained through our discoveries so they can be applied to improve health.
Areas of Research Focus
- Normal & Malignant Stem Cell Niches
- Cell Fate Decisions
- Cancer Biology/Oncology
- Germ Cell Biology and Reproductive Medicine/Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine
- Diseases of Aging, Metabolism and Mitochondria
- Inflammatory and Fibrotic Diseases
Major Approaches and Technologies
- Animal models of disease
Epigenetics - Gene regulation and gene therapy
- Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, and Biochemistry
Biomechanics/Mechanotransduction - Preclinical and clinical molecular imaging
Cell and protein based therapies - Omics (genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, metabalomics, lipidomics)
Biomedical Sciences Announcements
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Biomedical Faculty
Our department houses 17 tenure track, 1 research track faculty, 2 Academic Clinician track faculty, and 1 Associated faculty member from around the world.
Research
The Department of Biomedical Sciences designates six separate sections of research, from the paleobiology of dinosaurs to the study of the role of stem cells in tumorigenesis.
Technology Platforms
Our department has participated in the development of several groundbreaking technologies in biomedical science.
Training in Biomedical Sciences
The Department of Biomedical Sciences Faculty has a strong commitment for training and mentoring the future leaders in biological research, teaching, and industry.
Graduate Programs
Graduate students in the Department of Biomedical Sciences are selected from a competitive group of applicants that typically apply to the Biomedical Graduate Studies program at the University of Pennsylvania.
VMD-PhD Combined Degree Program
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine provides an outstanding environment for the training of future veterinary scientists in comparative medicine. The School is located in the heart of a large biomedical research campus that perfectly lends itself to combined degree studies.
Postdoctoral Research Opportunities
Individuals interested in postdoctoral research opportunities are encouraged to email faculty members to inquire about research opportunities. The University of Pennsylvania also has an office of Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs that sponsors both career development and personal development programs.
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University of Pennsylvania
School of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Biomedical Sciences
3800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Contact the Biomedical Sciences Department
Our department is supported by a core of dedicated professional and administrative staff.
Administrative & Financial Coordinator: Chya Riddick
Phone: 215-573-8650
Email: riddickc@vet.upenn.edu
Department of Biomedical Sciences
216E Old Vet Quad
3800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104