The University of Rochester (U of R, UR, or U of Rochester) is a private research university in Rochester, New York, United States. It enrolls approximately 6,800 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students. Its 158 buildings house over 200 academic majors. With approximately 28,000 full-time employees, the university is the largest private employer in Upstate New York and the 7th largest in all of New York State.
The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center explores the fundamental ways the body functions and how medicines influence these processes. Located in Rochester New York United States this department within the School of Medicine and Dentistry conducts groundbreaking research spanning molecular drug interactions to their effects on complex physiological systems. Faculty and students investigate key areas like cell signaling ion channels and cardiovascular and neuropharmacological mechanisms aiming to translate discoveries into new treatments. The department offers comprehensive graduate programs including PhD and Masters degrees preparing students for research and education careers while fostering a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing biomedical science.
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