Basic Science of Men's and Women's Health

This topic provides an overview of the function of hormones within the human body, with an emphasis on hormones related to the human reproductive processes. The role of hormones within an individual's "communication system" is highlighted.

Dr. Randall J. Urban is a professor and chief of the Endocrinology Division at UTMB. He is also the director of the H. J. Lutcher and Nelda C. Stark Diabetes Center. He completed his medical school training at Texas A&M and his internship and residency at the Mayo Clinic. He also completed an endocrinology fellowship at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Dr. Urban holds the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Distinguished Chair.

Dr. Randall J. Urban
Dr. Randall J. Urban