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)
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Biomedical Sciences Faculty
Research
Technology Platforms
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
VMD-PhD Combined Degree Program
Postdoctoral Research Opportunities
Connect With Us
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.
Department of Biomedical Sciences
216E Old Vet Quad
3800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104