Fysiologista

A fisiologista, or physiologist in English, is a scientist who studies the functions of living organisms, including the activities of organs, tissues, and cells. The field seeks to understand how biological systems maintain homeostasis, respond to changes in the environment, and develop over time. The term is used in several languages to refer to professionals who investigate physiological processes across scales from molecular to whole-organism.

Education and work often begin with a degree in physiology or a related field such as biology, biomedical engineering, or medicine. Advanced research roles typically require graduate study leading to a master's or doctoral degree. Physiologists work in universities, medical and research institutes, hospitals, and industry. Their responsibilities include designing and conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, building models of physiological function, and communicating findings through reports and publications. Many physiologists also teach or supervise students and collaborate with clinicians, engineers, and other scientists.

Subfields encompass cardiovascular physiology, neurophysiology, respiratory physiology, renal and endocrine physiology, and cellular or molecular physiology. Specialized areas include exercise physiology, comparative physiology, and translational physiology, which aims to apply basic discoveries to clinical or practical problems. Applications span medical research, drug development, rehabilitation, sports science, and health technology.

Ethical considerations are important, particularly when human participants or animal models are involved. Physiologists work to interpret complex data, contribute to understanding health and disease, and support advances in medicine, physiology education, and biomedical innovation.