Afzalipour Journal of Clinical Research

Afzalipour Journal of Clinical Research

Research Records and Possibilities of the Department of Pharmacology Physiology in Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Document Type : Short Communication

Authors
Mohammad Khaksari 1
Zahra Soltani 2
Hamid Najafipour 3
Gholamreza Sepehri 1
Manzoumeh Shamsi-Maymandi 4
Nader Shahrokhi 5
Siavosh Jokar 5
Vahid Sheibani 6
Hamideh Bashiri 2
Masoumeh Nozari 7
1 Professor, Physiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3 Professor, Department of Physiology AND Cardiovascular Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
4 Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
5 Associate Professor, Physiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
6 Professor, Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
7 Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
10.22122/ajcr.2017.49003
Abstract
Background: The publication of information and possibilities of a university department and the experiences of its faculty members make others aware of these issues and can be regarded as one of the methods of publishing and teaching science. It seems that the report of research experiences, capabilities, and achievements in Department of Pharmacology Physiology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran, make it easier for further researches of other researchers.
Methods: Data were obtained via observing, searching in valuable scientific databases and group archives, and asking the department manager, faculty members, and experts in Department of Pharmacology Physiology, as well as gathering the information in research centers of the university.
Results: Department of Physiology and Pharmacology was the first group that initiated postgraduate and doctoral degrees’ courses at Kerman University of Medical Sciences. The annual per capita of paper production in this group was close to 7 with 10 faculty members. Three faculty members were among the first 15 of the university in terms of the H-index. The country, provincial, university, and faculty rankings achieved by the department, variety in research projects, and the collaborative studies in the university were the features of this department. The first and second research centers of the university in terms of history and rank were managed by faculty members of this department.
Conclusion: Department of Pharmacology Physiology is one of the successful and high history departments in Kerman University of Medical Sciences. Other researchers can use the experience of these faculty members, and department facilities for their advancement.
Keywords
Physiology
Research
Equipment
Department
Pharmacy faculty
Subjects
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Afzalipour Journal of Clinical Research
Volume 2, Issue (1-2)
Spring 2017
Pages 60-68