UFTM

Presentation

The Physiological Sciences program aims to develop creativity in the scientific area, to expand and deepen knowledge in two specific areas (see below), in order to qualify professionals for teaching and research activities.

The Master´s program lasts for a minimum of twelve months and a maximum of twenty-four months, with a minimum total workload of 750 hours for completion. The PhD. program lasts for a minimum of twenty-four and a maximum of forty-eight months, with a minimum total workload of 1500 hours for completion.

Objectives

To discuss problems related to Physiological Sciences; To correlate knowledge on Physiological Sciences with knowledge on other related areas; To develop initiative and critical capacity in the areas related to the program; To practice didactic training; To conduct research so that its results may contribute to the progress of science and, at the same time, results that may be recognized by Society and the scientific community; To develop skills to write research work and present its results in scientific events.

Target audience

Students with undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences and related areas.

Concentration areas

Area I: Biochemistry, Physiology and Pharmacology

Area II: Parasitology, Immunology and Microbiology.

Lines of Research

BIOLOGY OF FUNGI AND BACTERIA

Description: Study of basic and applied clinical aspects of fungi and bacteria biology based on human interest.
PARASITOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY

BIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND TISSUE PROTOZOA

Description: biological characterization and study of pre-clinical and clinical aspects of different human pathogenic protozoa in order to understand the mechanisms that may be involved in the pathogenesis of protozoa-caused diseases, including Chagas, Leishmaniasis, among others, in a molecular approach.
PARASITOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY

STEM CELLS AND CELL THERAPIES

Description: stem cells and cell therapies.
BIOCHEMISTRY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY

CORTICAL DEVELOPMENT DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH PHARMACOLOGICALLY RESISTANT EPILEPSY

Description: disorders on cortical development associated with pharmacologically resistant epilepsy.
BIOCHEMISTRY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY

STUDY OF CELL AND MEDIATORS PARTICIPATION AND INTERACTION BETWEEN CELLS AND MEDIATORS IN THE INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE

Description: broad research line that aims to understand the different aspects of the immune response as listed: mediators and mechanisms involved in leukocyte migration and phagocytosis in the inflammatory response. Mediators and intracellular mechanisms involved in the failure of neutrophil migration in sepsis. Inflammatory response in neoplasias of gynecological origin: uterine cervix, ovaries and breast. Mediators and intracellular mechanisms involved in alteration of leukocyte migration in uterine cervix cancer. Mediators and intracellular mechanisms involved in the inhibitory effect of chemotherapeutic agents on neutrophil migration in breast cancer.
BIOCHEMISTRY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY

IMMUNOLOGY AND GENETICS OF IMMUNE RESPONSE ON RESISTANCE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO HUMAN INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Description: Cytokines, immune response regulation, Chagas disease, Leishmaniasis, neurocysticercosis and schistosomiasis.
PARASITOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY

MOLECULAR MODELING, BIOSENSORS AND NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS APPLIED IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Description: studies on molecular modeling and biosensors development, as well as development of nanostructured materials to carry biologically active substances.
BIOCHEMISTRY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY

BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE PEPTIDES

Description: purification, characterization and localization of biologically active peptides and their generators and degrading agents, such as kininogenase and kinins, renin-angiotensin system and other processes.
BIOCHEMISTRY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY

PROSPECTING ACTIVE PRINCIPLES AGAINST MICRO-ORGANISMS

Description: factors of virulence and susceptibility to fungus antifungal of medical importance. Food microbiology.

PARASITOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY

REGULATION OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM IN PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL SITUATIONS

Description: To study the different aspects of cardiovascular system control, particularly the autonomic neural control, in physiological situations, such as physical exercise, or pathophysiological situations, such as systemic arterial hypertension, Chagas disease, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, etc.
BIOCHEMISTRY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY

Access requirements

For the Master´s Program: Undergraduate degree in Health Sciences.

For the PhD Program: Master´s degree in Health Sciences.

Post-doctorate: PhD degree in the Health Sciences area.

Coordination and secretariat

Email: cpgcf@icbn.uftm.edu.br

Phone: +55 (34) 3700-6408

Address

Av. Getúlio Guaritá nº 107 – Bairro Abadia

Praça Manuel Terra, 330, Bairro Abadia.

CEP: 38025-015

Additional Information

Year of Approval/ Authorization: Master: December 2007, PhD: August 2015

Conferred title: Master, PhD and Post-doctorate

Type of education: Classroom attendance

Type of Admission: Selection process conducted every semester

City: Uberaba