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We are a coalition of ~15 research groups focussed on the molecular, cellular, biophysical, endocrine and integrative aspects of Physiology. In the context of the Biomedical Sciences, the discipline of Physiology plays a key unifying role bringing together the research from related areas into the whole organism. Our aim is to foster collaboration across the School of Biomedical Sciences, its affiliated Institutes and University in understanding the workings of key organs (e.g. the brain, pituitary, reproductive tissues, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, bone, pancreas, muscle, heart and blood vessels) and how alterations in these fundamental mechanisms lead to numerous diseases. Through our teaching, interactions, seminars, publication and funding, we provide opportunities for world-class post-graduate training and career development. 

Our goal is to be a driving force in the unification of the diverse disciplines that represent Physiology. We aim to nurture, through excellence in research and teaching, both the current and next generations of internationally competitive physiologists.

Membership
	Prof. David Adams  Expression, function and modulation of membrane receptors and ion channels in excitable cells		Assoc. Prof. Daniel Markovich  Membrane transporters: physiology and pathophysiology
	Dr Stephen Anderson  Hormonal regulation of reproduction and growth		Prof. Boris Martinac Molecular basis of mechanosensory transduction
	Prof. Chen Chen  Roles of receptor, ion channel and signalling in hormone release and myocyte contraction		Dr Karen Moritz  Fetal kidney development and programming of adult disease
	Assoc. Prof.  Jon Curlewis  Molecular endocrinology of prolactin and growth hormone		Prof Philip Poronnik  Regulation of cell transport by accessory proteins
	Dr Paul Dawson  Molecular pathophysiology of anion transporters		Assoc. Prof. Conrad Sernia  Molecular endocrinology of the renin-angiotensin system in brain and bone
	Assoc. Prof.  Mark Forwood  Bone quality and functional adaptation of the skeleton		Prof.  Walter Thomas  Activation and regulation of G protein-coupled receptors
	Dr Anna Kloda Mechanosensitive ion channels		Assoc. Prof. Peter Thorn  Stimulus-secretion coupling and control of exocytosis
	Dr Bradley Launikonis  Calcium handling in muscle cells