The Department of Physiology at U. T. Southwestern Medical Center conducts basic research addressing various questions pertaining to modern physiology.  Many researchers within the department utilize model systems, from mouse to microbe, that have been carefully chosen for the questions being addressed.  Approaches range from electrophysiology to genetics and molecular biology to whole-organism physiology.  The breadth and quality of our research expertise provides diverse opportunities for training and creates a stimulating, highly interactive and cooperative environment.