About UP Department of Anatomy and Physiology
The Department of Anatomy and Physiology consists of
The Anatomy Section is responsible for teaching undergraduate- and postgraduate anatomy and histology to Veterinary Science and nursing students. Comparative anatomy of the canine, equine, ruminants and birds are presented to under graduate students. MSc and PhD programmes in Veterinary Anatomy are presented by the department. Various postgraduate anatomy modules are also presented to students registered for the specialist MMedVet degree. The main focus of research in the section is on the anatomy of wild animals and the reproductive biology of birds and mammals.
The Physiology Section is involved in teaching and research in basic and applied physiology. The object of this module is the study of integrated body system functions and their responses in clinical situations. Postgraduate modules are offered in the pathophysiology of clinical conditions. Research areas are focused on endocrinology, cell surface receptors that regulate angiogenesis and angiogenic cytokines and growth factors. Specialized laboratories include the Endocrine Research Laboratory and the Angiogenesis laboratory.
The Electron Microscope Unit provides a quality diagnostic service, research support and training in all aspects of electron microscopy to the veterinary community.
