Instructional depth, dynamic research

In the Department of Physiological Sciences, we teach veterinary medical students in a variety of disciplines, including anatomy, cell biology, pharmacology, physiology, and toxicology, and offer a robust research program for graduate students.

Department news

PhD Student presents at the Florida Genetics…

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Christian Maugée, a 6th-year PhD student in the Vulpe Lab, and recently presented on November 6th at the Florida Genetics Symposium 2025 in…

poster presentation for "Differentiation and Characterization of FRDA Cardiomyocytes" by Christian Maugee

DVM Student Amanda Pineda Takes 3rd Place for…

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Amanda Pineda, 3rd year DVM student, won third place in the Poster Contest at the Association of Avian Veterinarians conference in Phoenix, AZ this…

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Christian Maugee, PhD Canidate with Bill Nye on…

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Christian Maugee, a Ph.D. candidate at the Center for Excellence in Health Technology (CEHT), was recently featured in a video alongside renowned…

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What we offer

Teaching

We offer graduate research training and didactic courses to D.V.M. students in the early years of their curriculum.

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Research

Our research strengths include neuroscience/neurophysiology and toxicology/pharmacology.

research in lab

Toxicology

We are home to UF’s Center for Environmental and Human Toxicology, a hub for interrelated interests focusing on ecological and human health.

Analytical Toxicology

Additional news resources

UF college of veterinary medicine

Florida Veterinarian Magazine

A magazine published twice a year and consisting of college news and updates for alumni and friends of the college.

Cover Florida Veterinarian Spring 2021

UF College of veterinary medicine

The Veterinary Page Newsletter

A newsletter published online every other month for faculty, staff and students of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Rick Johnson teaching

Professor emeritus Dr. Maarten Drost passes away

Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. establishes endowed professorship at CVM

McFarlane receives grant to study equine laminitis

 

University of Florida

IFAS

As part of both the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and UF Health, Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to advancing animal, human and environmental health through teaching, research, extension and patient care.

IFAS

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Animal Hospitals

Need animal care? Visit the UF Small Animal and Large Animal Hospitals. From dogs, cats, birds and exotics to horses, cattle, llamas, pigs and many other large farm or food animals, our experienced veterinarian staff is ready to assist.

Animal Airwaves

Syndicated Podcast

Animal Airwaves

Animal Airwaves is a daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health, ranging from insights into animal behavior to veterinary patient care breakthroughs and trends.

Animal Airwaves