Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology
The Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology has a rich tradition of excellence in education, research and outreach that impacts both veterinary and human medicine. The department has expertise in toxicology, reproductive science, cardiovascular biology, tissue regeneration and bone biology. In addition, VTPP is the home department for the undergraduate Biomedical Research Certificate (BRC) program, the largest undergraduate research experience program in the country.
The primary research focus areas within the department are extramurally funded, internationally renowned and significantly contribute to improving human and veterinary health. Extensive research collaborations with the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Science, Engineering and Education and Human Development, as well as with the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, School of Public Health, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station provide exceptional resources that enhance all departmental research efforts.
Our faculty, many of whom are leaders in their fields and key contributors to the scientific and educational literature, are also strong mentors that form the basis for a strong graduate and undergraduate research and education experience. Most importantly, they are accessible, focused and student-friendly with a deep understanding of the art and science of education and research.
Bailey, Murl, Senior Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
DVM, Texas A&M University, 1964
PHD, Iowa State University, 1968
Blue-Mclendon, Alice, Clinical Associate Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
DVM, Texas A&M University, 1989
Chiu, Weihsueh, Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Princeton University, 1998
Davis, Amanda R, Clinical Assistant Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2017
Dawson, Lindsay A, Assistant Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Tulane University, 2014
Dolan, Connor, Research Assistant Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2019
Fajt, Virginia R, Clinical Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
DVM, Auburn University, 1995
PHD, Iowa State University, 2000
Golding, Michael C, Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2003
Heaps, Cristine L, Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, University of Missouri at Columbia, 1999
Herman, James D, Clinical Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
DVM, Texas A&M University, 1989
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995
Ivanov, Ivan V, Clinical Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, University of South Florida, 1999
Kraemer, Duane C, Senior Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
DVM, Agricultural & Mechanical College, 1966
PHD, Agricultural & Mechanical College, 1966
Laine, Glen A, Regents Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1980
Long, Charles R, Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, University of Massachusetts, 1996
Lyons, Luke C, Clinical Assistant Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2018
Muneoka, Ken, Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, University of California at Irvine, 1983
Newell-Fugate, Anne E, Assistant Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
DVM, North Carolina State University, 2004
PHD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012
Patterson, Carly A, Clinical Associate Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
DVM, University of Illinois, 2011
Phillips, Timothy, Distinguished Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, University of Southern Mississippi, 1975
Porter, Weston, Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997
Quick, Christopher M, Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Rutgers University, 1999
Rusyn, Ivan, Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
MD, Bogomolets National Medical University, Ukraine, 1994
PHD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2000
Safe, Stephen H, Distinguished Professor and Regents Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, University of Oxford, 1966
Stallone, John N, Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, University of Arizona, 1984
Stewart, Randolph H, Clinical Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
DVM, Texas A&M University, 1983
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1997
Suva, Larry J, Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, The University of Melbourne, 1992
Tian, Yanan, Associate Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Rutgers University, 1993
Washburn, Shannon E, Clinical Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
DVM, Texas A&M University, 1994
PHD, Texas A&M University, 2010
Westhusin, Mark E, Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Texas A&M University, 1986
Yu, Ling, Research Associate Professor
Vet Physiology & Pharmacology
PHD, Nanjing Agricultural University, 2001