About The Department of Anatomy, Physiology, & Cell Biology
The Department of Anatomy, Physiology, & Cell Biology (APC) is committed to advancing scientific understanding of both animal and human health through innovative research, education, and service. We focus on the critical connection between structure and function across major biological systems.
Our mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction and foster original research in anatomy, physiology, and cell biology. We strive to maintain high-quality academic and research programs that promote interdisciplinary collaboration in the following systems:
- Cardiopulmonary
- Ecotoxicology
- Immunology
- Gastrointestinal physiology and metabolism
- Reproductive and Developmental biology
- Musculoskeletal
- Nervous
View our contact information here.
Faculty
- Brust-Mascher, Ingrid
- Cruz-Orengo, Lillian
- Gareau, Melanie
- Genetos, Damian
- Goodson, Michael
- Gutierrez, Claudio
- Hammock, Bruce
- Ji, Hong
- Kuroda, Marcelo J
- McSorley, Stephen
- Miller, Lisa
- Reardon, Colin
- Rogers, Crystal
- Segarra, Amelie
- Sciammas, Roger
- Teh, Swee J.
- Van Winkle, Laura S.
- Yellowley-Genetos, Clare E.
Emeritus Faculty
- Bruss, Michael
- Connon, Richard E.
- Cardinet, George
- Curry, Donald L.
- Faulkin, Leslie
- Gietzen, Dorothy
- Hart, Benjamin
- Hyde, Dallas M.
- Heusner, Alfred A.
- Meyers, Stuart
- Pinkerton, Kent E.
- Plopper, Charles
Staff

Ashley Carr
Chief Administrator Officer (CAO)
1203 VM3B
Phone: (530) 754-1501
Email: ashcarr@ucdavis.edu

Sylvia Centeno
Academic & Staff Personnel
1210 VM3B
Phone: (530) 752-0774
Email: scenteno@ucdavis.edu

Diana Dai
Account Manager
1205 VM3B
Phone: (530) 752-2791
E-mail: ydai@ucdavis.edu

Caprice Haan
APC/VMB Business Assistant
1210 VM3B
E-mail: cehaan@ucdavis.edu

Deuane Khamnivong
Analyst
1210 VM3B
Phone: (530) 754-8769
E-mail: dkham@ucdavis.edu

Gina Plessas
Financial Analyst IV
1210 VM3B
E-mail: glpessas@ucdavis.edu
Contact
School of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Anatomy, Physiology & Cell Biology
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Location: 1089 Veterinary Medicine Drive, Vet Med 3B
Chairperson: Clare Yellowley - email
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO): Ashley Carr - email
For Administrative Assistance, please email: apcvmbhelp@ucdavis.edu
Congratulations to 2024 Faculty Awards recipients Dr. Claudio Gutierrez and Dr. Lisa Miller!
Dr. Lisa Miller receives 2024 Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award
Melanie Gareau and Karen Shapiro honored as 2023 Chancellor's Fellows
Damian Genetos receives the 2022 Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award UC Davis
Stuart Meyers receives SVM Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award
Clare Yellowley elected Fellow of International Orthopedic Research (FIOR)