
Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology
Engaging In Innovative Biomedical Research, Educating the Next GenerationChair’s Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology. This department incorporates two long-standing College of Medicine departments with strong histories of excellence at the University of Cincinnati. Our department is
pursuing research initiatives exploring how organ systems interact to promote health and impact disease processes. Key areas of emphasis include cardiovascular biology, neurobiology, metabolic biology, chronobiology, computational biology, and membrane transport. We use systems biology and informatics to develop innovative new approaches for our research endeavors.
The department is committed to the training of the next generation of scientists, with PhD programs in the areas of pharmacology and physiology, and rigorous master’s programs geared toward preparing students for entry into the biomedical sciences workforce and enhancing competitiveness for medical school admissions. We look forward to a strong period of growth in both our research and education missions, and welcome you to consider joining us in this exciting time.
James P Herman, PhD
Flor van Maanen Professor and Chair
PPN Happenings

Congratulations to Dr. Chella Krishnan!
Mar 4, 2025 – Dr. Chella Krishnan will receive the Young Investigator Award from Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society.

Congratulations to Francisca Akhigbe!
Mar 4, 2025 – Francisca, a PhD student in the Gao lab, will receive a research Grant-in-Aid from Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society.

Congratulations to Alex Kuhn!
Feb 26, 2025 – Alex (Wohleb lab), won the People's Choice Award at the Graduate College's Three-Minute Thesis Competition and $1000.

First-author paper for PhD candidate Andrew Gaulden in "Physiology & Behavior"
Feb 2025 – Andrew and colleagues in the McReynolds lab report that Repeated footshock stress enhances cocaine self-administration in male and female rats: role of the cannabinoid receptor 1.

Congratulations to Dr. Herman!
Jan 30, 2025 – At a meeting in the Netherlands, Dr. Herman, the chair of PPN, was given the prestigious Ron de Kloet Award for Stress Research.
Latest News


Message from President Pinto: Moving forward together
Message from President Pinto: Moving forward together Full Story
Contact Us
Department of Pharmacology, Physiology,
and Neurobiology
College of Medicine
PO Box 670576
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0576
Ms. Jennifer Bedel
Associate To The Chair
Phone: 513-558-5636
Email: bedelj@ucmail.uc.edu