Members of the department of molecular biophysics and physiology are engaged in scientific research and teaching activities. The department contributes to the teaching of medical students within Rush Medical College as well as students in the School of Nursing. In addition, the department offers graduate studies leading to the Ph.D. degree in physiology.
Message from the chairman, Robert Eisenberg
“The Physiological View of Biological Systems”
Research activities
A departmental specialty in research is in the functions of cell membranes and ion channels.
Research Projects of the faculty listed by laboratory director
Section of Cellular Signaling
Graduate studies
The program leading to the Ph.D. provides training in quantitative areas of modern physiology and biophysics for those interested in pursuing a career in research. Programs of study are individualized, and most training occurs in the research laboratories of faculty members. Courses can also be taken in the Department of Physiology at the University of Illinois, Chicago as the two departments have a joint training program. Questions regarding the Ph.D. program should be directed to Dr. Fredric Cohen: fcohen@rush.edu.
Seminar series
The department holds a regular seminar schedule of invited speakers from outside the institution, as well as researchers from Rush University. Please call the department for additional information. Our seminar coordinator is Dr. Jingsong Zhou: jzhou1@rush.edu.
Current Seminar Schedule
Departmental contact information
The core of the department is located on the 12th floor of the Jelke Southcenter (JS) Building, 1750 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL 60612. Telephone: 312-942-6454. Fax: 312-942-8711.
Getting to Rush and Rush Campus Map
Correspondence regarding our departmental web site should be sent to Drs. Tom DeCoursey: tdecours@rush.edu and John Tang: jtang@rush.edu.
Faculty Members, Postdoctoral Personnel, and Graduate Students
Office Personnel
Technical Employees
Physiology Department Pictures
