Christopher Benson

Christopher Benson is a Professor of Internal Medicine-Cardiovascular Medicine and Neuroscience and Pharmacology at the University of Iowa, where he also serves as Clinical Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. His research focuses on ion channels, particularly Acid-Sensing Ion Channels (ASICs), and their roles in cardiac and sensory physiology. He can be contacted via email at chris-benson@uiowa.edu.

• Education:
• MD, University of Minnesota School of Medicine
• Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota
• Fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University

Research interests include:

• ASICs in cardiac sensory neurons and myocardial ischemia
• Neural reflexes triggered by cardiac afferent activation
• Modulation of ASIC function by proteins and signaling pathways
• Electrophysiology and protein biochemistry methodologies

Recent publications highlight his work on:

• ASICs in cardiovascular homeostasis and disease
• Ion channel modulation by anions and subunit composition
• Structural dynamics of epithelial sodium channels
• Role of PSD-95 in ASIC2 subunit regulation

Professional roles and affiliations include:

• Licenses: Iowa Board of Medicine
• Certifications: American Board of Internal Medicine (General and Cardiovascular Disease)
• Affiliations: Medical Scientist Training Program, Neuroscience Center, Cardiovascular Research Center, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center