The diagnosis and management of renal disease with an emphasis on end stage renal failure is the principal clinical and educational thrust of this section. Hypertension and its relationship to such disease and renal failure represent the major research foci. Research emphasis is upon mechanisms of allergic and inflammatory lung disease. Back to top. Rheumatology Expertise in the diagnosis and management of disorders of the musculoskeletal system is widely represented in clinical and education programs in this section.
Research is focused upon the immunological basis of inflammatory rheumatic disease.
Microbiology and Immunology Research is being done in the areas of immunology, molecular genetics and pathogenesis, with research opportunities available for medical students. Excellent courses in immunology and medical microbiology are offered. Back to top. Theresa Vinnette Edwards Class of 1993 Neurobiology and Anatomy Programs in central nervous system tissue transplantation and the role of cell death in development and aging are internationally recognized. Faculty research in systems, cell, and molecular biology enhances teaching, benefitting student clinical and examination performance.