Overview
Several internationally recognized members of the Pharmacology department from The University of Vermont are interested in the basis of tone in small blood vessels and its pharmacological modification. State of the art techniques are used to determine the role of circulating and endogenous chemical substances, innervation, intravascular pressure and flow on the level of active contraction of resistance arteries and venules.
Learning outcomes
This tone is altered in many vascular disease states including hypertension, stroke and spasm. There is also an emphasis on the correlation of drug action and structure of the developing and mature vascular system and its innervation. Researchers use state-of-the-art techniques to explore the cellular aspects of smooth muscle function including regulation of ion channels in both the plasma membrane and in intracellular organelles. Calcium sparks and intact arteries video (5 MB) is viewable using QuickTime.
The Pharmacology department also houses the Totman Center for Cerebrovascular Research. Investigators study the physiology of human arteries where the vascular consequences of established risk factors are assessed. This effort is undertaken in collaboration with clinical faculty.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Medical Cannabis
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Molecules & Medicine
- Toxicology
- Topics in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology.
- Special Topics
- Advanced Pharmacology Research
- Summer Medical Pharmacology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Pharmacology View 11 other PhDs in Pharmacology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Contact information for all three people who will provide letters of recommendation (information is submitted in the application)
- One official transcript from each institution you have attended, including the one you currently attend
- Writing Sample (where required)
- Test Scores (where required)
Tuition Fee
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International
51600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1720 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
51600 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1720 USD per credit during 48 months. -
In-State
20490 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 683 USD per credit during 48 months.
Living costs for Burlington
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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