The research activities of the department occur throughout the Wayne State University primarily in modern, well equipped laboratories on the 7th, 8th and 9th floors of Scott Hall.
Studies involve both human and experimental models.
Major areas of interest include neuro- and visual sciences research. Experimental models of diseases constitute the majority of research efforts in the Scott Hall laboratories and utilize cellular and gene microarray molecular approaches to understanding human diseases. Educational responsibilities are multiple and occur at university and medical school undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels. The department is involved in the teaching of anatomy to the allied health students, including occupational and physical therapists. Service activities include participation of the faculty on editorial boards, National Institutes of Health and other grant review panels and participation on national and international research committees.