Endocrinology is the study of hormones, molecules made in one part of the body and travel through the blood to have actions at distant sites. The endocrine system acts to coordinate several body processes including energy use, reproductive function, blood pressure, and growth. Faculty in the Department of Physiology study the role of hormones in cardiovascular function, inflammation, and stress. The Department offers an advanced Endocrine course.

Dr. Michael Brands: Integrative cardio-renal physiology in diabetes and inflammation. Roles of insulin and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

Dr. Adviye Ergul: Effect of diabetes on vascular remodeling.

Dr. William Rainey: Adrenal cortical function. Adrenal steroid regulation.

Dr. Derek Schreihofer: Estrogen and phytoestrogens neuroprotection in stroke.

Dr. Javier Stern: Peptidergic modulation of hypothalamic circuits