MSU Department of Physiology

Grad school is tough so why not take it with friends who’ll make you feel like royalty on a Monday? Deadline for Fall 2026 enrollment is 12am tonight. Visit biomolecular.natsci.msu.edu or psl.msu.edu #msupsl #physiology #mcip #mcipandme #gradschool #phd #msu #spartans

Ariana Mona (née Zimmerman) is in her new era. With a new name, new home, new lab and new leadership roles, discover how Ariana is making this era all about exciting discoveries and leaving her mark in science. #msupsl #mcip #mcipandme #physiology #ariana #eras #msu #spartans

In this "MCIP & Me" edition, discover how Visha is turning no pain into her gains. #msupsl #mcip @mcipandme #physiology #visha #msu #spartans

In this MCIP & Me, meet Grant! Learn how the recent first-time father is shedding light on neurological disorders by studying how feedback circuits in the brain shape movement & sensory processing. #msupsl #mcip #mcipandme #physiology #neuroscience #grant #research #msu #spartans

In the newest "MCIP & Me", discover how Lulu is turning the science of forgetting into something worth remembering. Catch her tomorrow, Sept. 23rd, during the MCIP Research Forum from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in BPS Room 1425. #msupsl #mcip #mcipandme #physiology #lulu #msu #spartans

In the latest installment of the "MCIP and Me" series, meet Nairi Azazian, a second-year MCIP Ph.D. candidate working in Dr. Amy Ralston's lab. Scan the QR code or follow us on LinkedIn to read the article! #msupsl #mcip #mcipandme #physiology ##newsletter #msu #spartans #career

Gwendolyn Urbain won the Grand Prize at the 27th University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum! To read more on Gwen's win, scan the QR code or go to psl.msu.edu @GeoffroyLaumet #msupsl #physiology #neuroscience #uuraf #grandprize #msu #spartans

Welcome aboard, Dr. Kathryn Irish! Scan the QR code or visit our homepage to learn about her path to becoming an assistant professor in the Department of Physiology, which she describes as a dream come true. #msupsl #physiology #neuroscience #newfaculty #msu #spartans #katirish

Congrats to Hilary Skalski, who was awarded the 2025 Jack R. Hoffert Research Award and a F31 fellowship for her research on how obesity affects the endometrium and raises the risk for reproductive diseases. #msupsl #physiology #mcip #womenshealth #cancerresearch #msu #spartans

MCIP graduate student Brianna listens to a presenter during the 15th annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences on Wednesday, July 17, at Michigan State University. #msupsl #physiology #mcipandme #mcip #hibrianna #posterpresentation #msu #spartans

Undergraduate students from our department presented their research during the 15th annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences on Wednesday, July 17, at Michigan State University. #msupsl #physiology #neuroscience #research #presentation #msu #spartans

Congratulations to Dr. Peggy Hung on defending her dissertation! Hung’s research focused on how immune cells in the tumor microenvironment contribute to tumor progression in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and on developing new strategies to reprogram those cells to fight cancer.

“BYOB: Build Your Own Boba”! See you there! #msupsl #physiology #socialhour #bubbletea #byob #buildyourownboba #community #msu #spartans

Join us tomorrow, July 17, 2025, for Peggy Hung's dissertation defense! The event starts at 11 a.m. in Room 1425 of the Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building. Good luck, Peggy! #msupsl #mcip #mcipandme #physiology #phd #dissertationdefense #research #msu #spartan

Thinking about grad school in Physiology? Come discover a program designed to support your goals in research, medicine, and beyond. For more information, visit our website psl.msu.edu #msupsl #physiology #mcip #mcipandme #graduateschool #phd #masters #msu #spartans

Students in the Foundations of Neuroscience Study Abroad Program, plus co-instructors Drs. Charlotte Vanacker and Laura Symonds, squeeze in one final group photo before flying home today. Safe travels! #msupsl #physiology #neuroscience #globalspartans #spartansabroad #msu

Over the past 4 weeks, our students have been busy exploring neuroscience through site-based learning in Italy and England. Led by Dr. Vanacker and Dr. Symonds, their journey wraps up June 29. #msupsl #physiology #neuroscience #globalspartans #spartansabroad #msu #spartans

We’re halfway through this year’s GUPPY Summer Program! Today, students explored the musculoskeletal system with Keeler Steele. #msupsl #GUPPY #physiologyoutreach #physiologyeducation #physiology #outreach #msuspartans #youthsummerprogram #summercamp #msu #spartans

Jada Roberts at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Michigan Physiological Society! Roberts’ research focuses on hormonal fluctuations in female subjects and uses impedance measurements to effectively track estrous stages in guinea pigs. #msupsl #physiology #mcip #msu #spartans

Congratulations to Dr. Beatriz Thomasi, who took first place in the Graduate/Postdoctoral Oral Presentation category at the 12th Annual Meeting of the Michigan Physiological Society! Thomasi is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Brian Gulbransen’s lab. #msupsl #physioglogy #mps