Master of Science [M.S] [Veterinary Medical Science - Comparative Biosciences] From University of Illinois

Adequate laboratory and animal holding space to conduct the research of the faculty and graduate students is provided in the Basic Sciences Building, Veterinary Teaching Hospitals, and the Veterinary Research Farm.

Experimental models range from stem cells to rodent models to domestic animals, wildlife, and human patients. Exciting research is being conducted by CB faculty in the areas of:

• endocrine/reproductive biology and toxicology
• environmental and ecological toxicology
• uterine and placental biology
• aortic mesangial stem cells
• stem cells for assessment of small molecule and nanoparticle pharmacology and toxicology
• nanodisks as platforms for the study of membrane proteins
• mouse and frog models of development
• the impact of environmental and dietary compounds on neurodevelopment and on addictive potential of substances of abuse
• circadian rhythms in animal models of shift work and jet lag
• immunopharmacology and drug allergy
• obesity and diabetes mellitus
• cancer chemotherapy
• the interplay between infectious agents and contaminants with wildlife populations
• comparative drug disposition and pharmacokinetics