Research Disciplines
Biomedical Genomics, Genetics, and Bioinformatics
The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVM)
boasts world-renowned faculty members and cutting-edge research in
biomedical genomics and genetics. This research uses
state-of-the-art technology, bioinformatics and unique animal
resources to understand the genetic mechanisms underlying various
phenotypes and conditions of interest impacting animals and humans.
Studies currently underway at CVM investigate inherited diseases,
genetic mechanisms modulating diseases, natural genetic resistance
to diseases, host-pathogen interactions, genetic regulation,
cellular processes and responses, evolution, etc. in several
domestic and wild life species.
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Physiology, Pharmacology, and Cardiovascular Sciences
Texas A&M University has a long-standing history of
excellence in physiology, pharmacology and cardiovascular sciences.
Research projects with basic science and clinical research focus
are integrated with unique translational research models to enhance
our insight and understanding of several physiological processes in
both animals and humans. Researchers in the Michael E. DeBakey
Institute, created in 1999, have served a central role to integrate
multi-departmental research within the cardiovascular program that
has led to key patents.
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Infectious Diseases, Biodefense, and Immunology
The CVM has a highly interactive research program in infectious
diseases, biodefense, and immunology. Focus on threats posed to
human health by livestock-borne diseases has promoted development
of new and innovative ways within this program to defend against
disease natural or man-made outbreaks. The diverse and
internationally acclaimed faculty members employ advanced
technologies to understand natural genetic resistance to common
agricultural pathogens as well as generate vaccines and transgenic
biomedical models to aid in understanding novel and reemerging
organisms.
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Neuroscience, Anatomy, and Functional Imaging
Faculty members in these areas focus on both cutting-edge basic
research and clinically-relevant translational research. Research
is conducted at macroscopic to ultra-microscopic levels including
mechanisms, diagnostics, and potential treatments of neurological,
neurodegenerative, and neurodevelopmental disorders. The college is
equipped with state-of-the-art whole body functional imaging
facility including a tomotherapy unit, an X-ray computed tomography
(CT) Scanner, and a 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) unit.
Additionally, CVM boasts an advanced microscopic imaging facility
with multiphoton microscropes, confocal microscopes, a total
internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscope, and a
transmission electron microscope (TEM).
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Reproductive Biology, Development, and Epigenetics
Internationally acclaimed faculty members are engaged in diverse
areas of reproductive biology research, ranging from fertility in
horses, cloning animals, to the epigenetic mechanisms controlling
gene expression during early embryonic development. Using a variety
of animal, clinical and stem cell models, faculty and students
investigate the underlying causes of infertility and pregnancy
loss. Efforts are also directed to better understanding factors
controlling fertility, fetal development and pregnancy as well as
the mechanisms by which environmental agents influence these
processes.
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Toxicology, Environmental Health Science, and Food Safety
The focus areas of this program include the detection and
characterization of toxins such as heavy metals, pesticides, and
alcohol in various cells or organ systems; investigating cellular
and molecular mechanisms linking these toxins to neurodegenerative
diseases, developmental defects, reproductive dysfunction, and
cancers; and detecting and detoxifying hazardous food-borne and
environmental chemicals and pathogenic microbes. The college is
also home to the interdisciplinary toxicology graduate program at
Texas A&M University, which trains the next generation of
scientists.
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Oncology, Cell Biology, Stem Cell Research, and Microscopic
Imaging
The mission of this program is to facilitate break-through
discoveries in the field of oncology, cell biology, and stem cell
research, and translate exciting results into treatments and cures
for diseases. Researchers utilize various cellular and molecular
models by employing state-of-art microscopic imaging methodologies
to explore mechanism governing diseases. The eventual goal of this
group of researchers is to provide targets for drug design and
develop and use clinical animals models for diseases.
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Epidemiology and Public Health
Faculty members in this group are actively engaged in studying
the frequency, distribution, and control of diseases in both animal
and human populations. In order to accomplish these objectives,
epidemiologists draw upon their expertise in medicine, biology,
biostatistics/biomathematics and social sciences. Areas of research
include zoonotic diseases, surveillance of emerging and re-emerging
infectious diseases, international veterinary medicine and public
health, food safety, biodefense, and the ecology and epidemiology
of antimicrobial resistance.
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Science and Technology Journalism
The CVM offers a unique Masters degree program in science and
technology journalism that prepares students for careers as writers
and editors specializing in science, technology, or medicine.
Students take courses both in science communication and in various
science disciplines. An internship track and a thesis track are
available.
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Translational and Applied Clinical Research
The CVM is uniquely positioned to undertake translational and
clinical research because we have both research and education
veterinary facilities. The facilities provide access to over 20,000
clinical cases and valuable samples for research. Additionally it
provides our faculty with a clear prospective of the critical
issues in veterinary medicine and which diseases and conditions are
most in need of investigation. Researchers at the CVM study the
scientific underpinnings of normal and diseased animals, and then
translate their findings into the development of better
preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic treatments.
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