Basic Medical Sciences
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
Integrative Studies for Animal and Human Health
Discovery activities range from studies of molecular and cellular processes to studies of the whole animal, in areas of cell and tissue growth, differentiation, regeneration, and numerous aspects of cancer biology. BMS faculty currently have active research programs in the areas of cancer biology; musculoskeletal biomechanics and skeletal adaptation; neural development, mechanisms of injury and regeneration; tissue dynamic spectroscopy; cellular and molecular screening; and high throughput analysis of cell function. Our directory of faculty research interests describes in more detail the exciting research that is conducted in BMS.
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Mi Ran Kim, DVM, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Kim is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at Purdue University. Her work focuses on veterinary anatomy and veterinary education, with a special interest in integrating educational technologies to enhance student learning. Dr. Kim teaches gross anatomy to help students understand the body as an interconnected system, integrating anatomy, histology, and physiology. Dr. Kim is dedicated to applied anatomy, linking preclinical sciences with clinical practice to prepare students to apply the foundational knowledge in their professional careers.
