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The Department of Basic Sciences serves as the foundation of medical education at California Northstate University College of Medicine. Our faculty provide students with a strong understanding of the human body’s structure and function in health and disease through courses in biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, cell biology, anatomy, genetics, and population sciences. We integrate scientific principles with clinical applications to prepare students for evidence-based practice and sound clinical reasoning. In addition to teaching, our faculty conduct innovative research in infectious diseases, neuroscience, and cardiovascular systems, advancing discoveries that drive medical progress and improve patient care. Together, these efforts strengthen the scientific foundation of medicine and inspire future physicians to pursue discovery in the service of human health.
Welcome to the Department of Basic Sciences! Our mission is to educate future physicians and scientists while advancing fundamental research that deepens our understanding of health and disease. We explore core disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology, fostering scientific discovery that translates into clinical innovation and improved patient outcomes.
The Department is committed to studying living systems at the molecular, cellular, and physiological levels, providing the foundation for applied and translational research. Through close collaboration with our clinical faculty, we aim to transform scientific insights into new diagnostic tools, therapeutic approaches, and treatments that enhance human health.
Thank you for visiting our site. We invite you to explore the profiles of our faculty members and their research interests. We also invite you to communicate with us any comments related to our research projects.
Warm Regards,
Ghalib Alkhatib, PhD
Chair of Basic Science Professor of Microbiology
Assistant VP of Clinical Practice Assistant Dean of Medical Education Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology
Professor of Immunology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry
Associate Professor of Physiology Chair, Awards Committee Vice-Chair, Student Promotions Committee
Director, Center for Translational Medicine Assistant Professor of Medical Immunology Chair, Research Committee
Assistant Professor of Physiology and Biostatistics Executive Chief Proctor
Assistant Dean of Operational Services, Assessment, CQI & Accreditation Associate Professor of Pharmacology Adjunct Associate Professor, California Northstate University College of Pharmacy
Associate Professor of Human Anatomy
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor of Data Science and Statistics Director of Assessment and Evaluation
Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Immunology
Professor of Physiology
Associate Professor of Biostatistics and Research
Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Neuroscience
Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Chief Scientific Officer Professor
Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Embryology Director, Anatomy Laboratory Director, Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems Block Chair, Faculty Executive Committee and Faculty Assembly
Adjunct Associate Professor
Associate Dean of Medical Education Professor of Molecular Pharmacology and Clinical Biochemistry
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology