The Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior is a vibrant academic unit that investigates the fundamental processes shared by all animals. These include growth, reproduction, movement, response to stimuli, and maintenance of homeostasis. Faculty explore the highly integrated and precisely regulated physiological mechanisms underlying these vital functions. The department’s eponymous major offers students an exciting blend of hands-on labs, foundational courses in biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics, and physics and advanced topics like animal behavior, physiology of specific organ systems, developmental neurobiology, and endocrinology. Graduates pursue diverse career paths, including roles in medical professions, research and academia, and clinical settings.
Leadership
| W. Martin Usrey wmusrey@ucdavis.edu (530) 754-5468 | Chair | Faculty Profile |
| Aldrin V. Gomes avgomes@ucdavis.edu (530) 752-3207 | Vice Chair for Undergraduate Curriculum | Faculty Profile |
| Stacey Combes sacombes@ucdavis.edu (530) 752-8144 | Vice Chair for Academic Affairs | Faculty Profile |
| Lee Miller leemiller@ucdavis.edu (530) 297-4474 | Vice Chair for Academic Affairs | Faculty Profile |
| Cynthia Roberts ceroberts@ucdavis.edu (530) 752-2558 | Chief Administrative Officer | |
| Main Office 196 Briggs Hall | Faculty Directory |
