Duane Foley

Duane Foley, PhD, is a Professor of Physiology at the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences' College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP). He joined in 1984 and has been teaching osteopathic medical students since 1978. His expertise spans cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, muscle, and autonomic nervous system physiology.

Education:

• PhD in Physiology, University of California, Davis (1975)
• B.S. in Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis (1969)

Research Interests: Dr. Foley's research background focused on cardiovascular physiology, coronary circulation, and mechanisms of blood flow regulation, particularly adenosine's role in metabolic vasodilation. Though no longer actively conducting research, his work has contributed to understanding adenosine's effects on blood vessels and cardiac metabolism.

Publications & Contributions: His work includes studies on adenosine's vascular effects, myocardial adenosine formation, and canine cardiac physiology, published in journals like Pflugers Archiv and Circulation Research. He co-authored chapters on coronary artery disease and adenosine's role in heart-brain interactions.

Affiliations:

• American Physiological Society
• American Heart Association/American Stroke Association