Allied Medical Sciences
Biomedical Science T-101
1960 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8287
Fax: (808) 956-5506
Faculty
I. Else, MA-communication, minority education
D. Little, EdD-educational administration, minority education
N. Judd, PhD-public health, minority education
S. Matsumoto, PhD-anatomy and reproductive biology, minority education
C. Murry, DPH-public health, minority education
C. Peterson, PhD-biochemistry, minority education
B. Young, MD-psychiatry, minority education
Allied Medical Sciences department offers course work in a number of fields that do not lead to the MD degree. These include medical history, medical technology, and speech pathology and audiology. For a description of these programs, see the appropriate sections.
Anatomy and Reproductive Biology
Biomedical Science T-101
1960 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8287
Fax: (808) 956-5506
Web: http://hawaiimed.hawaii.edu/departments/anatomy/index.html
Faculty
*S. Lozanoff, PhD (Chair)-craniofacial biology
*V. J. DeFeo, PhD-embryo-uterine interactions, pregnancy maintenance, human sexuality
*M. Diamond, PhD-sexual behavior and reproduction, neural and hormonal influences on sexuality
B. M. Jones, MS, PT-orthopedic physical therapy
J. L. Rosenheimer, PhD-neurobiology of aging
*R. Yanagimachi, DSc-mammalian gametes and fertilization, fertility control, gamete and embryo manipulation
Cooperating Graduate Faculty
R. V. Cooney, PhD-role of nitrogen oxides in carcinogenesis
F. C. Greenwood, DSc-molecular aspects of endocrinology
T. Huang, PhD-molecular biology of egg-sperm interaction, human male infertility and in vitro fertilization
D. L. Vincent, PhD-reproductive physiology
C. W. Weems, PhD-reproductive endocrinology and physiology, biology of the ovary
Adjunct Faculty
C. D. Boyd, PhD-matrix pathobiology
K. Csiszar, PhD-matrix pathobiology
*Graduate Faculty
Degrees Offered: MS in biomedical science (anatomy and reproductive biology) (restricted), PhD in biomedical sciences (interdisciplinary)
The Academic Program
Anatomy (ANAT) and reproductive biology (REPR) is a discipline that embraces biological structure from the molecular level to the body as a whole. It provides the student with an opportunity to develop a broad base of knowledge in biological structure for subsequent research into specific processes in mammalian development, neurobiology of behavior, endocrinology, and reproduction, including that of farm animals. Students will have access to the other biomedical science disciplines in an integrated curriculum. Collaborative research projects with clinical and basic science faculty offer students unique opportunities for clinically oriented research. Students may work with faculty members who are world renowned in the areas of fertilization, reproductive endocrinology, and neurobiology of behavior.
This interdisciplinary area of concentration is administered by the Biomedical Sciences Interdisciplinary Program in which graduate faculty from several departments participate and contribute to the program.
Advising
Students will receive advising by the chair of the Biomedical Sciences Interdisciplinary Program and the chair of the department of Anatomy and Reproductive Biology prior to the selection of their faculty adviser and thesis committee. For additional information, students may contact the following graduate program chairs:
Dr. Rebecca Cann
John A. Burns School of Medicine
Biomedical Sciences Interdisciplinary Program
1960 East-West Road, Biomed A-209
Honolulu, HI 96822
Dr. Scott Lozanoff
John A. Burns School of Medicine
Department of Anatomy and Reproductive Biology
1960 East-West Road, Biomed T-309
Honolulu, HI 96822
Graduate Study
Master's Degree
In general, only students possessing or working on an advanced degree (e.g., MD) may be admitted to the master's degree program. Specific information regarding qualifications for admission may be obtained from the Department of Anatomy and Reproductive Biology graduate program chair.
Requirements
The master's degree is restricted to Plan A (thesis), in which students conduct thesis research in addition to a minimum of 12 credit hours of approved course work. Admission and examination requirements are similar to those listed for the PhD program.
Doctoral Degree
Students participate in research projects relating to the anatomical sciences or reproductive biology in mammals, including humans and large farm animals. The research strengths of the program include endocrinology, female reproductive biology, gamete maturation and fertilization, and neuroscience of behavior. Faculty interests include developmental, biochemical, molecular, and physiological aspects. Excellent, well-equipped research facilities exist, including electron microscopy.
Specialization in cell and molecular biology and neuroscience of behavior is available in conjunction with the anatomy and reproductive biology program, as well as with various other graduate departmental programs throughout the University. A concurrent degree program for students enrolled as MD candidates can also be arranged (requirements of both the Graduate Division and the School of Medicine must be met).
Requirements
The GRE General Test and the subject test (biology or chemistry) are required before requests for admission are considered. Students with an undergraduate major in biology or a strong background in the biological sciences are preferred. Two letters of recommendation and a statement of the applicant's career goals and reasons for applying specifically to the program should be sent directly to the program chair.
Formal course requirements are specified by the advisory committee as appropriate to the student's background and research plan. A written, qualifying examination covering completed course work is usually given during the second year. A dissertation committee and program adviser are appointed in consultation with the student at this time. An oral comprehensive examination conducted by the dissertation committee, as well as the presentation of the dissertation proposal, should be completed by the end of the second year of the program. Submission and defense of an acceptable dissertation complete the PhD program requirements.
|